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WalletHub ranks Pennsylvania, Oregon, West Virginia worst for jobs

A new report analyzing unemployment, job opportunities, and income across U.S. states places three states at the bottom of the job market rankings.

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What to know

  • WalletHub ranked all 50 U.S. states on job market quality using unemployment rates, job opportunities per capita, median income, and job security metrics.
  • Nebraska placed first with 3% unemployment and strong job security; Pennsylvania (48th), Oregon (49th), and West Virginia (50th) ranked worst.
  • The report highlights job stability and competitive compensation in top-ranking states as advantageous for families and long-term economic security.

“It also has the 11th-most job opportunities per capita. Plus, the number of available jobs in Nebraska increases by around 1.2 percent per year, the fourth-highest in the nation.”

WalletHub report · Cleveland.com ↗

WalletHub Research organizationChip Lupo WalletHub Analyst

WalletHub ranks Pennsylvania, Oregon, West Virginia worst for jobs
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    WalletHub releases state job market rankings

    WalletHub published a report analyzing all 50 states across job market and economic environment metrics. Nebraska ranked first for jobs, while Pennsylvania (48th), Oregon (49th), and West Virginia (50th) placed worst. The analysis evaluated unemployment rates, job opportunities per capita, median annual income, and job security.

    “Nebraska is the best state for jobs, in large part because it has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country, at just three percent. It also has the 11th-most job opportunities per capita.”
    — WalletHub report
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      first by MassLive, 11d ago · also PennLive, The Oregonian