10 Hardest Cities to Find a Job in 2016

8. Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington

Indeed Rank: 126

WalletHub rank: 28

Average rank: 77

Population: 6,051,170

Unemployment rate: 4.1

Average hourly earnings: $27.62

Job growth rate 2015: 1.3

At the end of 2015, the unemployment rate in Philadelphia was 4.1, which is significant decrease compared to July 2015, when it was 6.1. At the same time, the number of employed residents in the metro area increased by 1.3 percent (35,500 people). However, it should be noted that the city of Philadelphia recorded poor job growth, which was estimated at 0.5 percent at the end of 2015. In four sectors (mining, manufacturing, leisure and hospitality, and government) 3,700 jobs were lost. Significant employment increase occurred only in trade, transportation and utilities, where 4,200 new jobs were added.

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