Washington Named 'Best State For Jobs' In 2022

SEATTLE — Americans looking for work might want to take a look at the Evergreen State, according to a new report from WalletHub.

The personal finance website this week named Washington the best state for jobs, landing in the top 10 across several metrics, including average starting salaries (2nd), job opportunities (5th), and median incomes (8th).

In developing the rankings, WalletHub evaluated the job market and economic environment in each state using 35 weighted metrics on a 100-point scale. Narrowly edging out Vermont, Washington ranked first overall with a total score of 69.65 as the lone West Coast representative in the top 10.

Some of Washington's largest employers include Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, Starbucks, Costco, and T-Mobile.

Here are the 10 Best States for Jobs in 2022, from WalletHub:

1. Washington (Total score: 69.65)
2. Vermont (Total score: 69.46)
3. New Hampshire (Total score: 66.27)
4. Colorado (Total score: 65.38)
5. Minnesota (Total score: 64.78)
6. Rhode Island (Total score: 64.52)
7. Massachusetts (Total score: 63.75)
8. Virginia (Total score: 62.84)
9. Connecticut (Total score: 62)
10. New Jersey (Total score: 61.56)

>> Check out the full study via WalletHub.