LinkedIn names hottest job markets in the Pacific Northwest and US in 2025
A new report from the online job board LinkedIn named the Boise metropolitan area the second-fastest-growing metro in the United States for job opportunities and attracting new talent in 2025.
The business-focused social networking platform analyzed its internal data to rank 25 "Cities on the Rise" based on several key metrics, including areas where the pace of hiring is accelerating, job postings are increasing, and new employees are transforming the local economy.
"In today's post-pandemic economy, many mid-sized cities are proving they can compete with the largest metros – attracting new talent by offering a more affordable cost of living, expanding cultural amenities, greater access to outdoor space, and more," according to LinkedIn.
The top industries hiring in the cities featured in LinkedIn's report include health care, manufacturing, professional services, education, and financial services.
Here's more on the report and LinkedIn's top picks in the Pacific Northwest.
Which cities in the Pacific Northwest are on the rise?
2. Boise Metro Area
Boise is a growing tech hub, with notable developments such as Boise-based Micron Technology's multibillion-dollar semiconductor expansion, according to the report. Boise's "mountain trails, rivers and outdoor access" are also impressing potential new employees to the area.
Here's a snapshot of the area, according to LinkedIn:
Top industries hiring: Professional services, manufacturing, health care
Top employers: Micron Technology, St. Luke's Health System, Boise State University
Average income: $63,685
Average home listing price: $819,700
20. Portland Metro Area
Portland's own local entrepreneurs and a surge of people walking around the city again are helping it regain its footing and "reclaim its reputation for livability," according to the report. "After clocking out, many Portlanders seek fresh air and nature, frequently heading to outdoor spots to relax."
Top industries hiring: Manufacturing, professional services, health care
Top employers: Intel Corporation, Nike, Oregon Health & Science University
Average income: $74,990
Average home listing price: $787,530
While the Portland metro area typically includes parts of Washington state, such as Vancouver, no other metro area consisting solely of Washington cities ranked on LinkedIn's list.
Where are the hottest job markets in the US?
According to LinkedIn, these are the 25 fastest-growing metros in the country:
Grand Rapids Metro Area
Boise Metro Area
Greater Harrisburg Area
Albany Metro Area
Greater Milwaukee
Portland (Maine) Metro Area
Greater Myrtle Beach Area
Greater Hartford
Nashville Metro Area
Omaha Metro Area
Kansas City Metro Area
Greater Wilmington Area
Greater Richmond Region
Greater Indianapolis
Greater Colorado Springs Area
Greater Sacramento
Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson Area
Austin Metro Area
Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area
Portland (Oregon) Metro Area
Greater Fayetteville Area
Greater Reno Area
San Antonio Metro Area
Greater Fort Wayne
Pensacola Metro Area
This article originally appeared on Kitsap Sun: LinkedIn names hottest job markets of 2025 in Pacific Northwest and US
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