The process of looking for a job may be challenging and time-consuming, as anyone who has ever done so knows. Sometimes it’s hard to get a work, whether it’s because of a competitive market in one place or a shortage of opportunities in another.
Your chances of discovering new work possibilities may vary depending on where you live.
WalletHub conducted an analysis of almost 200 American towns to identify the top job-finding locations for 2025, including factors like socioeconomic status and how the labor market stacks up against other locations. Although there are five Ohio cities on the list, most of them are among the worst in the nation.
- No. 73: Cincinnati
- No. 87: Columbus
- No. 141: Cleveland
- No. 152: Toledo
- No. 155: Akron
Despite having some of the most cheap housing among the cities on the list, Akron came in at the bottom of the list at No. 155 overall because of poor scores in the socioeconomic and job market categories.
The top 10 locations for job searching in 2025 are as follows:
WalletHub evaluated 182 American towns according to two important criteria—the employment economy and socioeconomics—to create its list.
31 pertinent metrics were then used to evaluate these factors, including employment growth, job security, job opportunities, industry diversity, job satisfaction, internship access, median annual income, transit score, housing affordability, safety, dating friendliness, family friendliness, annual transportation costs, and others.
Read more about the top cities for jobs by visiting wallethub.com to view the complete study.
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