Three APC markets among the Top 15 U.S. cities for employment growth, Denver, CO, Raleigh, NC, and Charlotte, NC, were ranked for the highest rate of hires and average open jobs in 2021. All three cities ranked among the Top 10, where Raleigh came in at #3, Denver came in at #6, and Charlotte came in at #10. According to LinkedIn News, “these ‘opportunity magnet’ metros have made the most of a wide-ranging variety of economic strategies. Some well-known tech hubs top the list, but that’s hardly the only type of industry concentration that can pay off.”
LinkedIn says that geographically, where the top cities for employment growth are concerned, the list speaks to the diverse strength of the U.S. economy – especially away from the coastal cities that often dominate media attention. Surprisingly, only two of the top 15 U.S. cities for employment growth are located along the West Coast, with the majority of these cities in the Midwest or Rocky Mountain region.
What were the other U.S. cities with the highest rate of hires and average open jobs in 2021?
In addition to the three APC markets among the Top 15 U.S. cities for employment growth, these cities also made the list of the Top U.S. cities for growth:
- Austin. TX
- Seattle, WA
- Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
- Boston, MA
- San Francisco, CA
- Denver, CO
- Nashville, TN
- Fayetteville, AR
- Richmond, VA
- Charlotte, NC
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Chicago, IL
- Madison, WI
- Columbus, OH
- Washington, D.C.-Baltimore, MD
Want to work in one of the three APC markets among the Top 15 U.S. cities for employment growth?
At APC, we love having three of our primary markets among the top 15 U.S. cities for employment growth. If you’re an experienced IT staffing professional looking to jump-start your career in these booming APC markets, we’re happy to help you elevate your career to the next step. Visit our job board and let us help you find the right position for your needs.
Kristen Burgess is the Marketing Specialist at Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc. She has five years’ experience in curating content for digital platforms, social media contributions, and supporting marketing campaigns and strategies. Before joining the APC wolfpack, she worked in digital marketing for software as a service, giving her keen insight into the types of professionals APC hires today. In addition, she likes to stay up-to-date on the most relevant trends within the technology industry through thought-provoking podcasts and newsletters while paying attention to industry leaders’ trends. In her spare time, she serves on the Management Team and helps craft communications for the Junior League of Durham and Orange Counties.
