"If you're one of the millions of unemployed Americans looking for work right now, it's clear the job market is tough. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that in August, the number of job seekers outpaced available openings in the US for the first time since April 2021. The shift comes amid a wave of layoffs this year across major employers, including Amazon, Meta, and GM."
"To find out where you'll have the best chance at landing, keeping, and actually enjoying a job, WalletHub compared all 50 states using 34 metrics that reflect job-market strength and economic health. These include factors such as employment growth, median annual income, average commute time, job security, and even the likelihood that artificial intelligence could take your job in the future."
WalletHub ranked all 50 US states using 34 metrics measuring job-market strength and economic health. The metrics include employment growth, median annual income, average commute time, job security, and AI displacement risk. Many top-ranked states are in New England, the Upper Midwest, and the Great Plains, with Texas the only Southern state in the top tier. Common strengths among the best states include low unemployment, solid job growth, and business-friendly environments. The labor market shifted in August as job seekers outpaced openings, and layoffs at major employers contributed to hiring challenges.
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