Good employees are hard to find. Unemployment remains at historic lows, and the pool of potential staff members with specific municipal and industrial skill sets is at a premium – which increases compensation and benefit costs.

          Recently, WalletHub compared more than 180 U.S. cities to determine which were the most attractive to those seeking first-time employment or looking to make a career change. Job security and satisfaction matter a great deal to the modern worker, as does the length of commute and whether they feel the city is a good place to recreate and to raise a family.

          According to the results, the largest growth in employment took place in 2024 in Norfolk, Va. Pittsburgh, Pa., has the most job opportunities per capita, and Columbia, Md., boasts one of the highest median household incomes in the country because of its varied employer base. The No. 1 city, however, turned out to be Scottsdale, Ariz., because of a trifecta of lowest-in-the-nation unemployment, number of paid internships, median income and quality of life.

The rest of the Top Ten qualifiers are below. To study their strengths, visit the website.

1. Scottsdale, Ariz.
2. Pittsburgh, Pa.
3. Columbia, Md.
4. South Burlington, Vt.
5. Portland, Maine
6. Charleston, S.C.
7. Chandler, Ariz.
8. Washington, D.C.
9. Tempe, Ariz.
10. Orlando, Fla.

Source:https://wallethub.com/edu/best-cities-for-jobs/2173.