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| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,278 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,761 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,728 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,374 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3,186 | 0.00% |
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $72,174 | $34.70 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $69,427 | $33.38 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $67,800 | $32.60 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | $67,301 | $32.36 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | $66,368 | $31.91 | +1.3% |
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 407 | 21% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 603 | 19% |
| 3 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 539 | 19% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 184 | 19% |
| 5 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 141 | 19% |
| 6 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 114 | 16% |
| 7 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 465 | 15% |
| 8 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 313 | 15% |
| 9 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 218 | 13% |
| 10 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 117 | 13% |
| 11 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 456 | 12% |
| 12 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 549 | 11% |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 468 | 7% |
| 14 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 79 | 6% |
| 15 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 68 | 6% |
| 16 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 448 | 5% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 169 | 5% |
| 18 | Alaska | 739,795 | 34 | 5% |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 479 | 4% |
| 20 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 117 | 4% |
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Granite City | 1 | 3% | $71,946 |
| 2 | Coppell | 1 | 2% | $71,270 |
| 3 | Urbana | 1 | 2% | $73,028 |
| 4 | Valdosta | 1 | 2% | $72,707 |
| 5 | Ontario | 2 | 1% | $71,072 |
| 6 | Urban Honolulu | 2 | 1% | $78,850 |
| 7 | Bloomington | 1 | 1% | $72,817 |
| 8 | Glen Burnie | 1 | 1% | $82,931 |
| 9 | Inglewood | 1 | 1% | $71,385 |
| 10 | Oceanside | 1 | 1% | $70,309 |
| 11 | Baltimore | 2 | 0% | $82,951 |
| 12 | San Diego | 2 | 0% | $70,027 |
| 13 | Anaheim | 1 | 0% | $71,010 |
| 14 | Orlando | 1 | 0% | $63,336 |
Drexel University
Susan Epstein: The best job for a recent graduate is one for which her or she is passionate and prepared. The pandemic has not changed that. Taking a job that does not meet those criteria, regardless of what is going on in the world, will not be satisfying for the long term. In addition, working for an organization whose culture aligns with your own personal values is extremely important. Your first professional position sets the tone for the rest of your career. You want to ensure that there are challenging responsibilities and room for advancement. You should also take advantage of the networking opportunities within any organization you join. Feeling good about what you are doing and who you are doing it with affects not only your performance, but also the relationships you have with those around you. This is important as you pave the way for a career, as the reputation you create now will influence the way others respond to you going forward.