• WalletHub recently published a report on the top US cities to find a job in 2025.
• Three cities in Arizona were among the top 10 best places to find a job, with Scottsdale at No.1.
• Except for Washington, DC, many cities on the list are smaller, perhaps surprising places.

The new year often brings hope for change. For those laid off or seeking a fresh start, it’s also the perfect time to look for a job.

However, with a new political administration and fewer opportunities in white-collar industries, landing a job in 2025 could prove challenging, according to economists.

This is why choosing the right city could be crucial.

“It is important to look at more than just the number of jobs available or the unemployment rate,” said Chip Lupo, an analyst at personal-finance website WalletHub, emphasizing that the quality of jobs — those offering good salaries, benefits, and overall satisfaction — is also important to consider when searching for new opportunities.

Some cities, like Norfolk, Virginia, have high rates of employment growth, while others, like Burlington, Vermont, offer the shortest average commute times, per WalletHub. Depending on your priorities, these factors could play a role in shaping your career choices.

To help with your search, WalletHub recently released a ranking of the best cities to find a job in 2025.

The study analyzed 182 cities, including the 150 most populated US cities and at least two most populated cities in each state, across 31 factors in two key areas: job market and socioeconomic factors.

WalletHub placed greater emphasis on the job market category because it “most heavily influence[s] a job seeker’s decision in terms of relocation for employment,” according to the report.

The data used for the ranking was sourced from the US Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and others. BI also identified the cities’ populations and median household incomes using July 2023 estimates from the US Census Bureau.

Here are the 10 best cities to find a job in the US, according to WalletHub.