WalletHub recently released its study on 2022's Best & Worst States for Jobs, and South Carolina ranked as the 8th WORST in the country.
To ease the process of finding employment for job seekers, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 35 key indicators of job-market strength, opportunity and economic vitality. The data set ranges from employment growth to median annual income to average commute time.
Finding a Job in South Carolina (1=Best; 25=Avg.):
- 16th – Job Opportunities
- 49th – Employment Growth
- 26th – Monthly Average Starting Salary
- 18th – Unemployment Rate
- 38th – Median Annual Income (Adjusted for Cost of Living)
- 34th – Avg. Length of Work Week (in Hours)
- 26th – Avg. Commute Time (in Minutes)
- 39th – Job Satisfaction
- 37th – % of Residents 5+ Who Are Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
To see the full report, click here.
