With the unemployment rate at 6.3%, the labor market continues its slow path to recovery. Career website Glassdoor analyzed the top 50 metros across the U.S. (based on population) and compared their terms of employee satisfaction, number of employers hiring, business outlook and other factors to identify the top 10 cities with the highest levels of employment satisfaction.
10. Austin
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 3.3
Compensation & Benefits Rating: 3.3
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.1 (Reuters)
9. San Antonio, Texas
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 3.3
Compensation & Benefits Rating: 3.3
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.1 (Reuters)
8. Oklahoma City
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 3.3
Compensation & Benefits Rating: 3.3
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.1 (Reuters)
7. Seattle
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 3.3
Compensation & Benefits Rating: 3.3
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.2 (Reuters)
6. San Diego
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 3.3
Compensation & Benefits Rating:3.3
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.1 (Reuters)
5. Salt Lake City
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 3.4
Compensation & Benefits Rating: 3.3
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.1 (Reuters)
4. Norfolk, Virg.
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 3.4
Compensation & Benefits Rating: 3.3
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.2 (Reuters)
3. Washington, D.C.
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 3.4
Compensation & Benefits Rating: 3.3
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.2 (REUTERS)
2. San Francisco
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 3.4
Compensation & Benefits Rating: 3.3
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.2 (Reuters)
1. San Jose
Overall Satisfaction Rating: 3.5
Compensation & Benefits Rating: 3.5
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.3 (Reuters)