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The 13 worst cities in America to find a job right now

13. Longview, Washington

The 13 worst cities in America to find a job right now

12. Fresno, California

12. Fresno, California

Employed population: 372,770

Unemployment rate: 7.5%

Annual mean wage: $45,510

11. Charleston, West Virginia

11. Charleston, West Virginia

Employed population: 111,090

Unemployment rate: 5.4%

Annual mean wage: $43,590

10. Salinas, California

10. Salinas, California

Employed population: 171,870

Unemployment rate: 6.7%

Annual mean wage: $48,290

9. Beckley, West Virginia

9. Beckley, West Virginia

Employed population: 42,670

Unemployment rate: 6.1%

Annual mean wage: $38,790

8. Wenatchee, Washington

8. Wenatchee, Washington

Employed population: 45,710

Unemployment rate: 5.3%

Annual mean wage: $44,630

7. Bakersfield, California

7. Bakersfield, California

Employed population: 303,620

Unemployment rate: 8.3%

Annual mean wage: $47,680

6. Hanford-Corcoran, California

6. Hanford-Corcoran, California

Employed population: 42,140

Unemployment rate: 8%

Annual mean wage: $46,510

5. Bellingham, Washington

5. Bellingham, Washington

Employed population: 85,600

Unemployment rate: 4.8%

Annual mean wage: $48,030

4. Grants Pass, Oregon

4. Grants Pass, Oregon

Employed population: 24,810

Unemployment rate: 5.2%

Annual mean wage: $39,020

3. Cumberland Metro, Maryland and West Virginia

3. Cumberland Metro, Maryland and West Virginia

Employed population: 37,220

Unemployment rate: 5.7%

Annual mean wage: $43,130

2. Vineland-Bridgeton, New Jersey

2. Vineland-Bridgeton, New Jersey

Employed population: 58,880

Unemployment rate: 6.6%

Annual mean wage: $46,220

1. Ocean City, New Jersey

1. Ocean City, New Jersey

Employed population: 38,760

Unemployment rate: 10.1%

Annual mean wage: $42,670

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