The 25 Best Cities For Jobs in the US
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If you're thinking about relocating to a new city in the States, then you need to do your research if you want to land the job you want. Career site Glassdoor did an extensive study on what cities are offering the most jobs, the level of job satisfaction at those jobs, the cost of living in the city, and the average salary offered in each place. The 25 cities on the list are a diverse mix of places filled with different opportunities, so start searching — or rethink your move if your town made the the cut.
25
Nashville, TN
- Number of Job Openings: 27,850
- Population: 1,792,649
- Median Base Salary: $41,600
- Median Home Value: $176,700
- Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.2
24
Pittsburgh, PA
- Number of Job Openings: 29,456
- Population: 2,355,968
- Median Base Salary: $43,000
- Median Home Value: $124,500
- Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.1
23
Richmond, VA
- Number of Job Openings: 17,933
- Population: 1,260,029
- Median Base Salary: $45,000
- Median Home Value: $186,300
- Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.2
22
Baltimore, MD
- Number of Job Openings: 45,558
- Population: 2,785,874
- Median Base Salary: $46,000
- Median Home Value: $244,100
- Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.2
21
Houston, TX
- Number of Job Openings: 74,442
- Population: 6,490,180
- Median Base Salary: $52,000
- Median Home Value: $157,900
- Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.2
20
Chicago, IL
- Number of Job Openings: 124,633
- Population: 9,554,598
- Median Base Salary: $50,000
- Median Home Value: $186,900
- Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.2
19
Indianapolis, IN
- Number of Job Openings: 23,863
- Population: 1,971,274
- Median Base Salary: $44,000
- Median Home Value: $130,100
- Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.2
18
Memphis, TN
- Number of Job Openings: 14,776
- Population: 1,343,230
- Median Base Salary: $42,000
- Median Home Value: $107,000
- Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.2
17
Atlanta, GA
- Number of Job Openings: 69,642
- Population: 5,614,323
- Median Base Salary: $49,180
- Median Home Value: $155,200
- Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.2
16
Minneapolis, MN
- Number of Job Openings: 48,231
- Population: 3,495,176
- Median Base Salary: $52,000
- Median Home Value: $210,300
- Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.2
15
Boston, MA
- Number of Job Openings: 86,565
- Population: 4,732,161
- Median Base Salary: $56,000
- Median Home Value: $367,600
- Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.4
14
Dallas, TX
- Number of Job Openings: 102,311
- Population: 6,954,330
- Median Base Salary: $50,000
- Median Home Value: $157,900
- Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.2
13
Columbus, OH
- Number of Job Openings: 25,242
- Population: 1,994,536
- Median Base Salary: $43,000
- Median Home Value: $146,700
- Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.2
12
San Francisco, CA
- Number of Job Openings: 94,933
- Population: 4,594,060
- Median Base Salary: $70,000
- Median Home Value: $728,000
- Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.5
11
St. Louis, MI
- Number of Job Openings: 31,365
- Population: 2,806,207
- Median Base Salary: $45,000
- Median Home Value: $133,200
- Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.3
10
Washington DC
- Number of Job Openings: 116,770
- Population: 6,033,737
- Median Base Salary: $61,000
- Median Home Value: $361,200
- Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.4
09
San Antonio, TX
- Number of Job Openings: 29,980
- Population: 2,328,652
- Median Base Salary: $40,000
- Median Home Value: $147,600
- Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.3
08
Louisville, KY
- Number of Job Openings: 16,295
- Population: 1,269,702
- Median Base Salary: $40,000
- Median Home Value: $131,100
- Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.2
07
San Jose, CA
- Number of Job Openings: 51,439
- Population: 1,952,872
- Median Base Salary: $99,000
- Median Home Value: $863,800
- Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.5
06
Salt Lake City, UT
- Number of Job Openings: 17,970
- Population: 1,153,340
- Median Base Salary: $44,000
- Median Home Value: $224,000
- Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.4
05
Seattle, WA
- Number of Job Openings: 69,423
- Population: 3,671,478
- Median Base Salary: $70,000
- Median Home Value: $344,700
- Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.3
04
Austin, TX
- Number of Job Openings: 33,198
- Population: 1,943,299
- Median Base Salary: $50,000
- Median Home Value: $226,400
- Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.3
03
Oklahoma City, OK
- Number of Job Openings: 16,759
- Population: 1,336,767
- Median Base Salary: $38,100
- Median Home Value: $129,400
- Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.3
02
Kansas City, MI
- Number of Job Openings: 28,786
- Population: 2,071,133
- Median Base Salary: $46,000
- Median Home Value: $138,500
- Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.2
01
Raleigh, NC
- Number of Job Openings: 24,146
- Population: 1,242,974
- Median Base Salary: $50,950
- Median Home Value: $198,400
- Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.3