In September, 136 000 jobs were added to the USA: in which cities is it easiest to find a job

The US labor market is still strong, but in some cities there has been a stronger increase in the number of jobs and wages, while in others it is slightly smaller. Writes about it Market Watch.

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The three leaders in terms of job growth include Boston (at 8,4% compared to September 2018 of the year, now there are 152 683 jobs there), Philadelphia (at 6,4% compared to September 2018 of the year, this year 112 692 vacancies were opened) and Atlanta (at 5,5% for the same period, 192 889 open jobs), according to Glassdoor's latest labor market report.

This differs from the total job growth of 3,5% annually, with the total number of open jobs approaching 6 millions. According to the latest data, the growth of workers' wages fell in September to 2,9% from 3,2%.

The largest cities in terms of wage growth are San Francisco (an increase of 3% in comparison with September 2018 of the year with an average base wage of $ 73 861), Atlanta (also an increase of 3% compared to the same period last year with an average wage in $ 56 059) and Los Angeles (an increase of 2,8% at $ 63 526).

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According to a government report, in September the unemployment rate reached an 50-year low of 3,5%. The data showed that last month 136 000 new jobs were added. Economists have predicted an increase to 150 000. This is the slowest job growth rate in four months, as businesses become more cautious about hiring, but employment growth in August and July rose to 45 000.

“Growth today is very different from the jobs market in 2018,” said Glassdoor senior economist Daniel Zhao. — Growth in the number of open vacancies slowed to 3,5% in September, continuing the trend of moderate growth in 2019. Compared to more than 10% last year. Job vacancies are still below the 6 million mark, indicating a tight labor market with employers still looking for scarcer workers to fill their open vacancies,” Zhao said.

“Despite a volatile August, the labor market continues to grow,” the report said. “It’s important to note that the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates in September was not driven by the labor market. Additionally, while the trade war has negatively impacted sectors such as manufacturing, the consumer sector has been stable.”

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Currently, evidence suggests that the labor market is getting rid of trade uncertainty and continues to move forward and support economic growth.

Software developers, physical therapists, and medical assistants are often among the highest paid and fastest growing jobs in every state in the United States.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, software developers had an average wage of $ 105 590 per year or $ 50,77 per hour in 2018; the prospects for employment growth in this area are above average (expected to grow by 24% throughout the country from 2016 to 2026 year).

Also included in this list are medical workers, their average salary was $ 87 930 per year or $ 42,27 per hour in 2018, the industry also has projected employment growth above average (projected increase in the country by 28% from 2016 to 2026 year).

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Home-based care assistants were among the lowest paid industries, and at the same time the fastest-growing job vacancies in every state in the United States and Washington, DC. According to BLS, the average wage for this type of work was $ 24 060 per year or $ 11,57 per hour. Demand for these jobs is projected to grow by 41% between 2016 and 2026.

In a separate U.S. News & World Report report on the year's best jobs, software developers ranked first. This job offers flexible hours and the ability to work remotely, as well as investment in people's personal and professional development. Like data scientists, software developers have an average annual salary of more than $100. Physician assistants came in second on the list, and dentists came in third.

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