Industries Hiring the Most People in 49 Major US Cities

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Which industries are hiring most in the job market today? According to a recent study by Resume.io, healthcare, IT and defense lead the way.

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That’s good information to know, especially if you’re on the lookout for a new job, considering a college major or wondering which city pays the most for your line of work.

While today’s job market might look different five or 10 years from now, here’s a breakdown of top industries across 49 major U.S. cities and their average earnings, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Mesa, Arizona

  • Industry: Hospitals and healthcare

  • Average earnings: $104,670

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Phoenix

  • Industry: Hospitals and healthcare

  • Average earnings: $104,670

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Tucson, Arizona

  • Industry: IT services and consulting

  • Average earnings: $100,250

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Bakersfield, California

  • Industry: IT services and consulting

  • Average earnings: $104,290

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Fresno, California

  • Industry: IT services and consulting

  • Average earnings: $92,310

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Long Beach, California

  • Industry: Law practice

  • Average earnings: $173,060

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Los Angeles

  • Industry: Hospitals and healthcare

  • Average earnings: $117,130

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Oakland, California

  • Industry: Hospitals and healthcare

  • Average earnings: $153,010

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Sacramento, California

  • Industry: IT services and consulting

  • Average earnings: $104,420

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San Diego

  • Industry: IT services and consulting

  • Average earnings: $125,010

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San Francisco

  • Industry: Hospitals and healthcare

  • Average earnings: $153,010

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San Jose, California

  • Industry: Software development

  • Average earnings: $199,800

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Aurora, Colorado

  • Industry: Defense and space manufacturing

  • Average earnings: $65,800

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Colorado Springs, Colorado

  • Industry: Defense and space manufacturing

  • Average earnings: $58,470

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Denver

  • Industry: Defense and space manufacturing

  • Average earnings: $65,800

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Washington, D.C.

  • Industry: Defense and space manufacturing

  • Average earnings: $67,830

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Jacksonville, Florida

  • Industry: IT services and consulting

  • Average earnings: $98,890

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Miami

  • Industry: Law practice

  • Average earnings: $123,760

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Atlanta

  • Industry: Wellness and fitness services

  • Average earnings: $50,970

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Chicago

  • Industry: Hospitals and healthcare

  • Average earnings: $98,640

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Indianapolis

  • Industry: Hospitals and healthcare

  • Average earnings: $103,340

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Louisville, Kentucky

  • Industry: Hospitals and healthcare

  • Average earnings: $92,210

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Baltimore

  • Industry: Defense and space manufacturing

  • Average earnings: $61,560

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Boston

  • Industry: Hospitals and healthcare

  • Average earnings: $118,930

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Detroit

  • Industry: Hospitals and healthcare

  • Average earnings: $96,850

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Minneapolis

  • Industry: Hospitals and healthcare

  • Average earnings: $111,790

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Kansas City, Missouri

  • Industry: Hospitals and healthcare

  • Average earnings: $89,340

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Omaha, Nebraska

  • Industry: IT services and consulting

  • Average earnings: $97,350

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Las Vegas

  • Industry: Hospitality

  • Average earnings: $36,470

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Albuquerque, New Mexico

  • Industry: IT services and consulting

  • Average earnings: $97,140

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New York

  • Industry: Hospitals and healthcare

  • Average earnings: $116,900

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Charlotte, North Carolina

  • Industry: Hospitals and healthcare

  • Average earnings: $97,530

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Raleigh, North Carolina

  • Industry: Higher education

  • Average earnings: $84,718

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Columbus, Ohio

  • Industry: Hospitals and healthcare

  • Average earnings: $97,050

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Oklahoma City

  • Industry: IT services and consulting

  • Average earnings: $90,200

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Tulsa, Oklahoma

  • Industry: IT services and consulting

  • Average earnings: $88,620

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Portland, Oregon

  • Industry: Hospitals and healthcare

  • Average earnings: $128,480

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Philadelphia

  • Industry: Hospitals and healthcare

  • Average earnings: $104,020

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Memphis, Tennessee

  • Industry: Hospitals and healthcare

  • Average earnings: $91,810

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Nashville, Tennessee

  • Industry: Hospitals and healthcare

  • Average earnings: $104,470

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Austin, Texas

  • Industry: Utilities

  • Average earnings: $53,230

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Dallas

  • Industry: Hospitals and healthcare

  • Average earnings: $98,210

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El Paso, Texas

  • Industry: IT services and consulting

  • Average earnings: $76,910

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Fort Worth, Texas

  • Industry: Retail

  • Average earnings: $54,080

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Houston

  • Industry: Oil and gas

  • Average earnings: $54,250

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San Antonio

  • Industry: Hospitals and healthcare

  • Average earnings: $94,900

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Virginia Beach, Virginia

  • Industry: Defense and space manufacturing

  • Average earnings: $51,820

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Seattle

  • Industry: Hospitals and healthcare

  • Average earnings: $124,720

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Milwaukee

  • Industry: Hospitals and healthcare

  • Average earnings: $109,310

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