Job Outlook by City

Luxury industries took a major hit during the recession, particularly the business of sin. Gambling revenues on the Las Vegas Strip plummeted 14 percent, and casino construction ground to a halt. And although the recession has technically ended, sex is still not selling so well. The legal brothel industry in...

It isn't just singer-songwriters who are flocking to Nashville these days. So are engineers and nurses, accountants and developers, dental assistants and robot-designers. The country music capital led the nation in job growth last year, according to revised data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and reported...

After she completed her year as a student teacher in southern Oregon, Joleena Malugani (pictured) couldn't find work close to home. So she accepted the best offer she got -- which meant moving to the heart of oil country, Odessa, Texas -- and learned that not everyone is lifted in a boom economy. West Texas'...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- The Silicon Valley is leading the rest of the country out of the recession with increased jobs, income and initial public offerings last year, according to a new regional report, which found that employment growth in the region has returned to levels last seen during the dot-com boom...

Choosing whether to relocate for work is rarely an easy decision. And that's particularly true if you're not quite sure where to move to or haven't yet landed a job. How to make it easier in this tough economy? Focus on places where job seekers are having an easier time finding employment. Personal-finance...

In the wake of the financial crisis, most U.S. cities experienced a massive loss of jobs. While the employment picture remains far from bright for many job seekers across the country, a new report released Wednesday finds that some cities are seeing significant jumps in job growth. The study, prepared by...

For young workers starting out, determining where to begin a career can be either a product of happenstance or planning. If you're fortunate to be in the latter camp, it can be tough figuring out not only the best place to find a job in your chosen profession, but also a city where you can (hopefully) find...

Let's face it, in this economy, it can be difficult to find a job regardless of where you live. But for residents of some cities, the sheer number of people looking for work can make finding employment just that much harder. So just where are the worst places to find a job? Armed with data on unemployment...

The American public is regularly bombarded with the gloomy national jobless rate (down to 8.6 percent in November). But the situation in your local area is far more relevant to most Americans, and unemployment numbers vary vastly by city. Indeed, some Americans are living in a near Depression, while others,...