The monthly [year over year job growth] rankings are compiled by the W. P. Carey School of Business, based on analysis of data released by the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The June rankings were computed from data available July 20, 2012. Figures are not seasonally adjusted.
State Job Growth in June 2012 vs. June 2011 Rank State Percent Change 1 North Dakota 6.6 2 Utah 2.6 3 Louisiana 2.5 3 Oklahoma 2.5 5 Arizona 2.4 6 Texas 2.2 7 Idaho 2.1 8 Kentucky 2.0 8 Ohio 2.0 10 California 1.9 10 Washington 1.9 United States 1.3 Source: W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University, derived from U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
*** Houston Leads Major Metro Areas
Among the nation’s largest metropolitan areas (more than one million workers), jobs grew most rapidly in the Houston region (3.3 percent) over-the-year in June, followed by the Phoenix and Seattle metro areas (tied at 2.7 percent).
Large Metro Area Job Growth in June Rank Metro Area Percent Change 1 Houston 3.3 2 Phoenix 2.7 2 Seattle 2.7 4 San Francisco 2.6 5 Boston 2.2 5 Cincinnati 2.2 5 Denver 2.2 5 Detroit 2.2 9 Portland 2.1 9 Tampa 2.1 United States 1.3 Source: W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University, derived from U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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States And Large Metro Areas With Highest Yearly Job Growth, June 2011 Vs June 2012
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