As part of our video series with employers and hiring managers, we
visited cities throughout the U.S. to learn more about what it’s like to
live there, what type of culture to expect, some of the exciting things
to see or do and what sort of jobs are available. While employers are cautiously optimistic about hiring
this year across the nation, certain areas are seeing more job growth
in specific industries, which is getting more people to
consider relocating for their career.
Below are videos from five cities we’re featuring in our series,
along with the top five jobs with the largest percentage growth since
2010 in each city*.
Watch the entire series on YouTube here.
Atlanta:
1. Insurance sales agent - 15 percent growth since 2010, median earnings $24.23/hour
2. Software developer (systems software) – 12 percent growth, median earnings $44.83/hour
3. Software developer (applications) – 12 percent growth, median earnings $41.60/hour
4. Market research analyst – 12 percent growth, median earnings $29.49/hour
5. Accountant and auditor – 8 percent growth, median earnings $31.43/hour
2. Software developer (systems software) – 12 percent growth, median earnings $44.83/hour
3. Software developer (applications) – 12 percent growth, median earnings $41.60/hour
4. Market research analyst – 12 percent growth, median earnings $29.49/hour
5. Accountant and auditor – 8 percent growth, median earnings $31.43/hour
Denver:
1. Fitness trainer – 20 percent growth since 2010, median earnings $24.23/hour
2. Home health aide – 15 percent growth, median earnings $10.37/hour
3. Electrician – 11 percent growth, median earnings $23.01/hour
4. Retail salesperson – 8 percent growth, median earnings $11.20/hour
5. Cook, restaurant service – 8 percent growth, median earnings $10.57
2. Home health aide – 15 percent growth, median earnings $10.37/hour
3. Electrician – 11 percent growth, median earnings $23.01/hour
4. Retail salesperson – 8 percent growth, median earnings $11.20/hour
5. Cook, restaurant service – 8 percent growth, median earnings $10.57
Los Angeles:
1. Insurance sale agent – 12 percent growth since 2010, median earnings $26.92/hour
2. Coach and scout – 10 percent growth, median earnings $18.44/hour
3. Producer and director – 9 percent growth, median earnings $51.30/hour
4. Market research analyst – 9 percent growth, median earnings $28.40/hour
5. Accountant – 8 percent growth, median earnings $31.88/hour
2. Coach and scout – 10 percent growth, median earnings $18.44/hour
3. Producer and director – 9 percent growth, median earnings $51.30/hour
4. Market research analyst – 9 percent growth, median earnings $28.40/hour
5. Accountant – 8 percent growth, median earnings $31.88/hour
Minneapolis/St. Paul:
1. Electrician – 17 percent growth since 2010, median earnings $31.32/hour
2. Insurance sales agent – 12 percent growth, median earnings $23.29/hour
3. Telemarketer – 12 percent growth, median earnings $13.80/hour
4. Personal care aide – 11 percent growth, median earnings $11.17/hour
5. Machinist – 11 percent growth, median earnings $21.59/hour
2. Insurance sales agent – 12 percent growth, median earnings $23.29/hour
3. Telemarketer – 12 percent growth, median earnings $13.80/hour
4. Personal care aide – 11 percent growth, median earnings $11.17/hour
5. Machinist – 11 percent growth, median earnings $21.59/hour
Chicago:
1. Sewing machine operator – 33 percent growth since 2010, median earnings $11.98/hour
2. Home health aide – 11 percent growth, median earnings $10.49/hour
3. Insurance sales agent – 10 percent growth, median earnings $26.27/hour
4. Machinist – 9 percent growth, median earnings $19.41/hour
5. Restaurant worker – 8 percent growth, median earnings $9.19/hour
2. Home health aide – 11 percent growth, median earnings $10.49/hour
3. Insurance sales agent – 10 percent growth, median earnings $26.27/hour
4. Machinist – 9 percent growth, median earnings $19.41/hour
5. Restaurant worker – 8 percent growth, median earnings $9.19/hour