The best and worst states for jobs: Where CT ranks
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) – Connecticut ranked toward the top end when it came to the best states for jobs, according to a report.
The personal finance website WalletHub.com on Wednesday release its list of the “Best & Worst States for Jobs.”
Out of the 50 states, Connecticut ranked as the 12th best.
To determine the most attractive states for employment, WalletHub said it compared the states across 34 key indicators of job-market strength and economic health. The data included employment growth, the median annual income, and the average commute time.
According to the report, Connecticut‘s job market rank was actually 21st. Its economic environment rank, however, was 10th.
The best states to find a job included New Hampshire, Vermont, and Minnesota.
“Living in one of the best states for jobs can provide stable conditions for the long-term, helping you ride out the fluctuations that the economy will experience in the future,” said Chip Lupo, WalletHub analyst. “The best states for jobs make it easier for residents to find and retain jobs, and employers in these states also offer very competitive compensation and benefits. In addition, the top states are great places for people looking to raise a family, ranking among the best states for working parents.”
The worst were Indiana, Louisiana, and West Virginia.
Read WalletHub’s complete report on its website here.
Copyright 2024 WFSB. All rights reserved.
Related
A top recruiter says sports marketing roles are hot right…
Jobs are opening up in the sports industry as teams expand and money flows into the industry.Excel Search &
Public employees and the private job market: Where will fired…
Fired federal workers are looking at what their futures hold. One question that's come up: Can they find similar salaries and benefits in the private sector?
Mortgage and refinance rates today, March 8, 2025: Rates fall…
After two days of increases, mortgage rates are back down again today. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed rate has decreased by four basis points t
U.S. economy adds jobs as federal layoffs and rising unemployment…
Julia Coronado: I think it's too early to say that the U.S. is heading to a recession. Certainly, we have seen the U.S. just continue t
