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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