These Are The Best States To Get A Job In 2019

Leah Bourne

February 13, 2019

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Determining the best geographical location to work requires taking into account a few factors, most importantly the unemployment rate of a place, the median income, and if the area is a hub for the type of work that you are looking to do.

To answer this very question, Zippia survey thousands of workers along with looking at data from BLS and the American Community Survey to see which states are the best for job seekers.

Per Zippia, it’s not California or New York that provide the best opportunity for workers.

Here are the 10 best states to find a job in 2019, according to Zippia. Chances are number one has never crossed your mind.

10. Georgia

Population: ~10,201,635

Median Income: ~$52,977

Unemployment Rate: ~3 percent

9. North Carolina

Population: ~10,052,564

Median Income: ~$50,320

Unemployment Rate: ~3 percent

8. New Hampshire

Population: ~1,331,848

Median Income: ~$71,305

Unemployment Rate: ~2 percent

7. Missouri

Population: ~6,075,300

Median Income: ~$51,542

Unemployment Rate: ~3 percent

6. South Dakota

Population: ~855,444

Median Income: ~$54,126

Unemployment Rate: ~3 percent

5. Oklahoma

Population: ~3,896,251

Median Income: ~$49,767

Unemployment Rate: ~3 percent

4. Nebraska

Population: ~1,893,921

Median Income: ~$56,675

Unemployment Rate: ~2 percent

3. Virginia

Population: ~8,365,952

Median Income: ~$68,766

Unemployment Rate: ~2 percent

2. Minnesota

Population: ~5,490,726

Median Income: ~$65,699

Unemployment Rate: ~2 percent

1. Iowa

Population: ~3,118,102

Median Income: ~$56,570

Unemployment Rate: ~2 percent

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