The 15 best states for finding a job in 2018

Median annual income (adjusted for the cost of living): $60,461

Unemployment rate: 4.6%

Share of workers living under the poverty line: 4.55%

Employment outlook: 27

New Jersey has many available internships and a low share of workers living under the poverty line.

Median annual income (adjusted for the cost of living): $52,340

Unemployment rate: 3.3%

Share of workers living under the poverty line: 7.16%

Employment outlook: 30

South Dakota's has a short average commute time of 16.9 minutes.

Median annual income (adjusted for the cost of living): $59,292

Unemployment rate: 2.6%

Share of workers living under the poverty line: 6.55%

Employment outlook: 21

North Dakota ranks first in terms of its long-term unemployment rate.

Median annual income (adjusted for the cost of living): $58,540

Unemployment rate: 2.9%

Share of workers living under the poverty line: 6.95%

Employment outlook: 34

Nebraska features a low unemployment rate and a low underemployment rate, as well as strong employee benefits.

Median annual income (adjusted for the cost of living): $60,008

Unemployment rate: 4.3%

Share of workers living under the poverty line: 8.37%

Employment outlook: 30

Texas benefits from its high median annual income and monthly average starting salary.

Median annual income (adjusted for the cost of living): $49,245

Unemployment rate: 4.2%

Share of workers living under the poverty line: 7.77%

Employment outlook: 34

Florida's strong job security and high share of engaged workers allowed the state to place on the list.

Median annual income (adjusted for the cost of living): $53,389

Unemployment rate: 3.7%

Share of workers living under the poverty line: 4.64%

Employment outlook: 34

Massachusetts has a ton of available internships and the fourth shortest work week out of all of the states.

Median annual income (adjusted for the cost of living): $46,482

Unemployment rate: 3.0%

Share of workers living under the poverty line: 5.69%

Employment outlook: 22

Vermont has a low unemployment rate and a low underemployment rate.

Median annual income (adjusted for the cost of living): $51,864

Unemployment rate: 3.7%

Share of workers living under the poverty line: 7.98%

Employment outlook: 33

Tennessee workers are highly engaged and enjoy a strong monthly average starting salary of $2,886.

Median annual income (adjusted for the cost of living): $59,552

Unemployment rate: 2.7%

Share of workers living under the poverty line: 3.99%

Employment outlook: 28

New Hampshire offers plentiful job opportunities and a low unemployment rate.

Median annual income (adjusted for the cost of living): $65,327

Unemployment rate: 3.2%

Share of workers living under the poverty line: 7.37%

Employment outlook: 38

Employees in Utah enjoy strong job security and high job satisfaction.

Median annual income (adjusted for the cost of living): $63,407

Unemployment rate: 3.5%

Share of workers living under the poverty line: 5.85%

Employment outlook: 36

Minnesota boasts strong employer-based retirement access and participation, excellent work-share programs, and powerful state nondiscrimination laws and policies.

Median annual income (adjusted for the cost of living): $61,114

Unemployment rate: 6.71%

Share of workers living under the poverty line: 6.17%

Employment outlook: 33

Colorado's abundance of job opportunities, strong employment growth, and low unemployment rate allowed it to snag the second spot in the rankings.

Median annual income (adjusted for the cost of living): $58,682

Unemployment rate: 4.8%

Share of workers living under the poverty line: 6.17%

Employment outlook: 36

Washington's high monthly average starting salary and low state income-tax murders propelled it to the top of the list.