Recession fears and inflation concerns not derailing job growth

[Neil Narayan]

Top metros for job growth

A review of the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows only 12 of 389 metro areas posted a decline in job growth between May 2021 and May 2022.

The average metro recorded a 3% increase, and 38 metros had year-over-year job growth of at least 5%.

Illustrating the tourism industry’s continued recovery from the pandemic, Orlando, Las Vegas and Atlantic City, New Jersey, ranked among the top five metros for job growth.

Best states for job growth

All 50 states and Washington, D.C., experienced year-over-year job growth of at least 1%.

The Sun Belt once again led the way, with Nevada, Texas and Florida topping the list for percentage growth

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