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| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,481 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,658 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,648 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,739 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,951 | 0.00% |
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $99,195 | $47.69 | +4.7% |
| 2024 | $94,701 | $45.53 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $92,441 | $44.44 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $89,980 | $43.26 | --1.3% |
| 2021 | $91,146 | $43.82 | +2.4% |
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 376 | 54% |
| 2 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 840 | 27% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 289 | 27% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,840 | 22% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 302 | 22% |
| 6 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,194 | 21% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,109 | 20% |
| 8 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,070 | 18% |
| 9 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 136 | 18% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 686 | 17% |
| 11 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 618 | 17% |
| 12 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 315 | 16% |
| 13 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 138 | 16% |
| 14 | Alaska | 739,795 | 115 | 16% |
| 15 | Delaware | 961,939 | 146 | 15% |
| 16 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,467 | 14% |
| 17 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,017 | 14% |
| 18 | Vermont | 623,657 | 83 | 13% |
| 19 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 3,369 | 12% |
| 20 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 367 | 12% |
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | 1 | 4% | $87,008 |
| 2 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $111,596 |
| 3 | Dover | 1 | 3% | $95,757 |
| 4 | Juneau | 1 | 3% | $88,028 |
| 5 | Santa Clara | 2 | 2% | $131,200 |
| 6 | Hartford | 1 | 1% | $95,445 |
| 7 | Lansing | 1 | 1% | $70,341 |
| 8 | Little Rock | 1 | 1% | $91,564 |
| 9 | Boston | 2 | 0% | $94,300 |
| 10 | New York | 2 | 0% | $99,301 |
| 11 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $122,527 |
| 12 | Baton Rouge | 1 | 0% | $85,076 |
| 13 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $114,296 |
| 14 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $92,268 |
| 15 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $82,280 |
| 16 | Montgomery | 1 | 0% | $81,836 |
| 17 | Newark | 1 | 0% | $92,699 |
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Dr. Timothy Weaver Ph.D.: Graduates with a range of teaching, writing, editing, and quantitative skills will be the most competitive in this market. But, the truth is that even very well qualified students are going to struggle this year.

Andrew Gershoff Ph.D.: First, graduates may find that they need to do more leg work to find jobs in this environment. Schools with career services often have long-term relationships with the same businesses, who tend to hire multiple students in any given year. If one sector falls apart, there may be fewer jobs available at the career center. But students should take advantage of any services that help them understand the jobs in the marketplace, develop their resumes, and practice interviewing.
Second, students should try to think more broadly about following their interests and still finding employment. So taking some time to learn about career paths that they hadn't considered is worth doing. Many jobs rely on similar skills and may offer similar fulfillment and happiness.
Third, students should be ready to explore possibilities at companies they may not have heard of. Now, is an excellent time to look at companies that may only have a few jobs to offer, but may be doing some of the most exciting things a student can be part of. Finding a good fit is essential to happiness in a career, which may not be at a "name brand" firm.
Finally, students should keep in mind that their journey is their own. It is easy to discourage if you are having a difficult time, and your peers find success. But it can be freeing to focus on developing new knowledge and skills that interest you. Your success will come, and it doesn't have to be defined by someone else.