Tampa named second best city to find a job in 2024
As Tampa experiences population growth, a recent report by WalletHub reveals a parallel rise in job opportunities. The personal finance company assessed 180 cities across 31 metrics, including job opportunities per job seeker, employment growth, and monthly average starting salary. Tampa secured the second spot, following Scottsdale, Arizona, with both cities showcasing remarkable job growth.
Tampa boasts the fifth-highest number of full-time job opportunities at highly-rated Glassdoor companies relative to its labor force. Additionally, the city demonstrates one of the highest job security rates nationwide, as outlined in the report.
Tampa’s Overall Rank: 2
- 15 – Job opportunities
- 6 – Employment growth
- 41 – Unemployment rate
- 70 – Monthly average starting salary
- 90 – Percentage of workforce living in poverty
- 91 – Median annual income (adjusted for cost of living)
Explore how Tampa compares to other cities in the detailed table below:
| Best Cities for Jobs | Worst Cities for Jobs |
| 1. Scottsdale, AZ | 173. Bridgeport, CT |
| 2. Tampa, FL | 174. Columbus, GA |
| 3. Salt Lake City, UT | 175. Memphis, TN |
| 4. Columbia, MD | 176. Bakersfield, CA |
| 5. Austin, TX | 177. Stockton, CA |
| 6. Atlanta, GA | 178. Augusta, GA |
| 7. Seattle, WA | 179. San Bernardino, CA |
| 8. Pittsburgh, PA | 180. Gulfport, MS |
| 9. Plano, TX | 181. Las Cruces, NM |
| 10. Boston, MA | 182. Newark, NJ |
In contrast, other major Florida cities Orlando and Miami secured the 14th and 16th positions, respectively. For further insights into the report, visit the WalletHub website.
