Scottsdale, AZ (January 5, 2020) - - For the second consecutive year WalletHub has named the City of
Scottsdale as best place in America to find a job. The comprehensive study compared more than 180 US
cities across 31 key indicators of job market strength. Job opportunities, monthly average salary,
unemployment rate and housing affordability are just a few of the metrics utilized in developing the
2020 list where Scottsdale came out on top.
"Scottsdale remains committed to attracting and retaining the best of the best employers and
employees and receiving this ranking and recognition two years in a row reaffirms Scottsdale’s position
as a top location of choice for those looking to advance their career or grow their business," says Rob
Millar, Director of Economic Development.
Last year, Scottsdale’s economic development department launched Scottsdale.Jobs, a dedicated job
board for employers to post open positions in the ever-growing business community. That same job
board is being used by top talent looking for a great company to grow their career. The job board has
been steadily growing and frequently has more than 350 unique jobs posted on any given day. In
addition, there were more than 6,400 unique job views during the fiscal year.
Scottsdale is home to more than 25,000 businesses with nearly 20 percent of Arizona corporate
headquarters calling the city home. More than 90 percent of Scottsdale’s software companies are
growing with a 10 percent employment growth forecast over the next five years. Other leading growth
industries include technology, finance and insurance, real estate, health care and social services, and
accommodation and food services. "Technology and associated high demand employment positions
continue to drive business decisions in nearly every industry. Healthcare advances are driving talent
demands to double-digit levels and we are more of a world economy than ever before. Our economy is
ever-changing and accolades such as this one proves we are striving to remain a world-class community
for generations to come" says Rob Millar.
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About Scottsdale:
Scottsdale is one of the state’s leading job centers, with a diverse economy built on medical
research, high-tech innovation, tourism and corporate headquarters. Scottsdale is home to
nearly 18,000 businesses supplying over 150,000 jobs. The ASU SkySong Innovation Center,
located just a few miles from Downtown, is designed to help companies grow through a unique
partnership with nearby Arizona State University. The Scottsdale Cure Corridor is a partnership
of premier health care providers and biomedical companies seeking to advance medicine and
patient care through cutting-edge research. For more information, visit www.choosescottsdale.com.
