Though June’s unemployment rate increased to 9.6% in the U.S. according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there seems to be a shift going on in terms of where unemployment is increasing and where it is starting to improve. Looking at the top ten largest cities in the US, the west coast seems to be hit the hardest, while other regions seem to be stabilizing or improving. However, despite higher unemployment rates, the west coast still has a large number of open positions.
- New York, NY – Over 110,000 jobs and a positive employment trend since the beginning of 2009
- Los Angeles, CA – Over 60,000 jobs and a downward employment trend since 2009
- Chicago, IL – Over 60,000 jobs and an upward trend since the beginning of the year
- Houston, TX – Over 35,000 jobs and an employment trend with little change
- Phoenix, AZ – Over 25,000 jobs and an employment trend with little change
- Philadelphia, PA – Over 45,000 jobs and an employment trend with a slight increase
- San Antonio, TX – Over 10,000 jobs and an increasing employment trend
- San Diego, CA – Over 20,000 jobs and an increasing employment trend
- Dallas, TX – Over 45,000 jobs and a slightly increasing employment trend
- San Jose, CA – Over 35,000 jobs and a downward employment trend
