Meanwhile, some Western job markets that heated up after the pandemic took hold—including Salt Lake City, Phoenix and Denver—cooled last year. Austin came in at #2, touting the strongest labor-force participation among large metro areas. These fast-growing Southern state capitals with vibrant music scenes have drawn in many new workers and companies in recent years. Jacksonville edged up in the rankings last year, becoming the third-hottest job market, after placing sixth a year earlier based on revised 2021 data. "If we place somebody on a job, and they don’t like the job, then they will just simply go to another job," he said.

Source: Wall Street Journal April 08, 2023 07:55 UTC