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Finding a job in the United States can be easier in some states than in others: job opportunities, salaries, and business growth are some of the factors that can make a difference for those seeking an opportunity in the U.S. labor market. Learn which are the best and worst states in the American Union to find a job according to a study conducted by WalletHub. Check them out and consider them for your search!
An analysis published by the personal finance platform identified the states with the best and worst conditions for finding a job. To create its ranking, the platform compared the 50 states of the country using 34 indicators related to the labor market and the economic environment.
What are the best states to find a job in the United States in 2026?
According to the WalletHub study, these are the 10 states that achieved the best positions in the 2026 general ranking:
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- Nebraska
- Dakota del Norte
- Minnesota
- Dakota del Sur
- Nuevo Hampshire
- Washington
- Maine
- Texas
- Hawai
- Tennesse.
Nebraska took first place thanks to its results in indicators such as job growth, job security, and opportunities per capita. The state recorded an unemployment rate of around 3% in the data considered by the analysis and stood out for the growth of its job positions.
North Dakota came in second place and Minnesota took third. The latter stood out for its family income adjusted for the cost of living and for its employment conditions and labor benefits.
What are the worst states to find a job in the United States?
The study also identified the states that occupied the lowest positions:
- Virginia Occidental
- Oregón
- Pensilvania
- Florida
- Luisiana
- Michigan
- Kentucky
- Misisipí
- Arkansas
- Oklahoma.
What should Mexicans consider before looking for a job in the United States?
If you are Mexican and want to find employment in the United States, it is not enough to choose a state that appears in the top places of a ranking. You must also consider the cost of living, salaries in your profession, available vacancies in your sector, and immigration requirements.
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