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List Of Cities Where Unemployment Is Up, Careers With Job Openings

It’s tough to make a dollar out here nowadays. With that said, we thought we’d give you a look at careers that have job opportunities opening up on a regular basis as well as some cities NOT to move to if you are considering relocating.

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10. St. George, Utah
> Pct. decrease of employed: -5%
> Decrease in people employed: -2,799 (34th largest)
> June 2009 unemployment rate: 9.9% (145th highest)
> June 2012 unemployment rate: 7.6% (148th lowest)

9. Carson City, Nev.
> Pct. decrease of employed: -5%
> Decrease in people employed: -1,308 (61st largest)
> June 2009 unemployment rate: 11.1% (90th highest)
> June 2012 unemployment rate: 11.8% (22nd highest)

8. Alexandria, La.
> Pct. decrease of employed: -5.2%
> Decrease in people employed: -3,420 (27th largest)
> June 2009 unemployment rate: 7.5% (77th lowest)
> June 2012 unemployment rate: 8.7% (148th highest)

7. Madera-Chowchilla, Calif.
> Pct. decrease of employed: -5.5%
> Decrease in people employed: -3,204 (29th largest)
> June 2009 unemployment rate: 13.5% (tied for 25th highest)
> June 2012 unemployment rate: 14.6% (10th highest)

6. Flagstaff, Ariz.
> Pct. decrease of employed: -5.6%
> Decrease in people employed: -3,936 (22nd largest)
> June 2009 unemployment rate: 8.4% (140th lowest)
> June 2012 unemployment rate: 8.3% (171st highest)

5. Michigan City-LaPorte, Ind.
> Pct. decrease of employed: -5.7%
> Decrease in people employed: -2,728 (35th largest)
> June 2009 unemployment rate: 12.1% (54th highest)
> June 2012 unemployment rate: 9.7% (74th highest)

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4. Prescott, Ariz.
> Pct. decrease of employed: -5.8%
> Decrease in people employed: -5,140 (15th largest)
> June 2009 unemployment rate: 10.4% (121st highest)
> June 2012 unemployment rate: 8.7% (148th highest)

3. Champaign-Urbana, Ill.
> Pct. decrease of employed: -5.8%
> Decrease in people employed: -6,241 (13th largest)
> June 2009 unemployment rate: 8.7% (160th lowest)
> June 2012 unemployment rate: 9.1% (114th highest)

2. Brunswick, Ga,
> Pct. decrease of employed: -6.1%
> Decrease in people employed: -2,991 (31st largest)
> June 2009 unemployment rate: 9.4% (180th lowest)
> June 2012 unemployment rate: 10.5% (44th lowest)

1. Dalton, Ga.
> Pct. decrease of employed: -8%
> Decrease in people employed: -4,446 (19th largest)
> June 2009 unemployment rate: 12.7% (43rd highest)
> June 2012 unemployment rate: 12.3% (19th highest)

Now for a list of the professions where there are numerous job openings on a regular basis.

10. Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
> Future job openings as a pct. of 2010 employment: 65.9%
> New openings, 2010 to 2020: 19,500
> Median annual wage: $41,380

9. Insulation Workers
> Future job openings as a pct. of 2010 employment: 67.5%
> New openings, 2010 to 2020: 34,700
> Median annual wage: $35,110

8. Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
> Future job openings as a pct. of 2010 employment: 67.8%
> New openings, 2010 to 2020: 191,800
> Median annual wage: $60,570

7. Natural Science Managers
> Future job openings as a pct. of 2010 employment: 68%
> New openings, 2010 to 2020: 33,500
> Median annual wage: $116,020

6. Optometrists
> Future job openings as a pct. of 2010 employment: 68.4%
> New openings, 2010 to 2020: 23,400
> Median annual wage: $94,990

5. Interpreters and Translators
> Future job openings as a pct. of 2010 employment: 69%
> New openings, 2010 to 2020: 40,300
> Median annual wage: $43,300

4. Pest Control Workers
> Future job openings as a pct. of 2010 employment: 70.9%
> New openings, 2010 to 2020: 48,500
> Median annual wage: $30,340

3. Statisticians
> Future job openings as a pct. of 2010 employment: 74.5%
> New openings, 2010 to 2020: 18,700
> Median annual wage: $72,830

2. Glaziers
> Future job openings as a pct. of 2010 employment: 79.7%
> New openings, 2010 to 2020: 33,400
> Median annual wage: $36,640

1. Actuaries
> Future job openings as a pct. of 2010 employment: 87.1%
> New openings, 2010 to 2020: 18,900
> Median annual wage: $87,650

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