In the second of our series of posts exploring the most important job trends of 2014, we take a look at which places in the U.S. are the top cities for job growth.
The economy continues with what looks to be a strong, sustained jobs recovery, but some cities have done a better job than others of quickly creating jobs. We looked at job growth year over year to determine which 20 cities are creating jobs the fastest.
8. Irving TX – 5.0% Job Growth
This dynamic city in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex is home to a number of corporate headquarters, including those of Exxon-Mobil and Kimberly Clark, and also boasts strong financial service and telecommunications sectors.
| Job Markets | Yearly Growth | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntsville AL | 6.1 |
| 2 | Asheville NC | 5.8 |
| 3 | Mesa AZ | 5.8 |
| 4 | Montgomery AL | 5.4 |
| 5 | Cedar Rapids IA | 5.4 |
| 6 | Fargo ND | 5.2 |
| 7 | Evansville IN | 5.0 |
| 8 | Irving TX | 5.0 |
| 9 | Bakersfield CA | 4.9 |
| 10 | Honolulu HI | 4.9 |
| 11 | Green Bay WI | 4.9 |
| 12 | Fayetteville NC | 4.7 |
| 13 | Modesto CA | 4.6 |
| 14 | Topeka KS | 4.6 |
| 15 | Springfield MO | 4.5 |
| 16 | Wilmington NC | 4.5 |
| 17 | Greensboro NC | 4.5 |
| 18 | Springfield IL | 4.5 |
| 19 | Des Moines IA | 4.5 |
| 20 | New Haven CT | 4.5 |
