Jan 15, 2026 | 12:03 pm
Austin has worked its way into 9th place in WalletHub’s new study ranking the best places to find a job in 2026.
The just-released “Best Cities for Jobs (2026)” report compared 182 U.S. cities based on 31 relevant metrics “that shape the strength of local job markets” across two main categories: a socioeconomics rank and a job market rank.
WalletHub determined the top three best U.S. cities to find a job in 2026 are Scottsdale, Arizona (No. 1); Columbia, Maryland (No. 2); and Portland, Maine (No. 3)…