Survey Lists Best Markets for STEM Workers

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January 31, 2022

Survey Lists Best Markets for STEM Workers

Seattle, Austin, and Boston are the best metro areas for STEM professionals, according to a new report by WalletHub.

The report, 2022’s Best & Worst Metro Areas for STEM Professionals, compared the nation’s 100 biggest metro areas across 19 key metrics, ranging from per-capita job openings for STEM graduates to median wage growth for STEM workers. 

Best Metro Areas for STEM Professionals

1. Seattle, WA
2. Austin, TX
3. Boston, MA
4. Madison, WI
5. Minneapolis, MN
6. Atlanta, GA
7. Pittsburgh, PA
8. San Francisco, CA
9. Salt Lake City, UT
10. Orlando, FL

Worst Metro Areas for STEM Professionals:

91. Detroit, MI
92. Provo, UT
93. Bridgeport, CT
94. Toledo, OH
95. North Port, FL
96. Memphis, TN
97. Little Rock, AR
98. Cape Coral, FL
99. Deltona, FL
100. Jackson, MS

Click here to view the report.

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