Looking to make a move this summer? Some of America’s most exciting cities are also hiring like crazy and looking for talented people in industries like manufacturing, retail, education and professional services. Plus, you’ll have access to all the perks of city life: culture, food, mass transit, summer concerts and more.
So if you’re looking to change jobs, consider also changing cities. Here are 10 of the best cities for open jobs according to the Glassdoor Local Pay Reports, as of May 2017. Revamp your resume and pack your suitcase!
1. Atlanta, GA
Job Openings: 102,463
Median Pay: $52,524
Popular Companies Hiring: Georgia Tech, Emory University, The Home Depot
2. Boston, MA
Job Openings: 132,512
Median Pay: $58,387
Popular Companies Hiring: State Street, Boston University, Fidelity Investments
3. Chicago, IL
Job Openings: 166,070
Median Pay: $55,470
Popular Companies Hiring: Deloitte, Accenture, University of Chicago
4. Houston, TX
Job Openings: 86,902
Median Pay: $54,182
Popular Companies Hiring: Infosys, Hewlett-Packard, MD Anderson Cancer Center
5. Los Angeles, CA
Job Openings: 186,062
Median Pay: $59,371
Popular Companies Hiring: UCLA, University of Southern California, Netflix
6. New York, NY
Job Openings: 265,577
Median Pay: $60,639
Popular Companies Hiring: J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs
7. Philadelphia, PA
Job Openings: 106,480
Median Pay: $53,818
Popular Companies Hiring: Comcast, Deloitte, University of Pensylvania
8. San Francisco, CA
Job Openings: 122,090
Median Pay: $67,352
Popular Companies Hiring: Salesforce, Glassdoor, UC San Francisco
9. Seattle, WA
Job Openings: 107,685
Median Pay: $59,246
Popular Companies Hiring: Amazon, University of Washington, Microsoft
10. Washington D.C.
Job Openings: 159,168
Median Pay: $51,159
Popular Companies Hiring: Booz Allen Hamilton, Tee Advisory Board, Deloitte
Posted by Amy Elisa Jackson