Entry-level: job market rankings
Where junior openings are most common. 43 rankings, latest November 2026. Open one to see the full list, the data and the method.
Nationwide
| Ranking | First place | Ranked |
|---|---|---|
| Cities with the most jobs that need no experience | Lenexa6.9% | 100 |
| Best cities for entry-level jobs that want AI skills | San Francisco35% | 100 |
| Best cities for entry-level and junior jobs | Lansing45% | 100 |
By region
By state
| Ranking | First place | Ranked |
|---|---|---|
| Best cities for junior jobs in California | Bakersfield42% | 54 |
| Best cities for junior jobs in Texas | Lubbock43% | 31 |
| Best cities for junior jobs in New York | Bronx37% | 11 |
| Best cities for junior jobs in Florida | Cape Canaveral44% | 21 |
| Best cities for junior jobs in Virginia | Lynchburg47% | 26 |
| Best cities for junior jobs in Illinois | Rockford39% | 17 |
| Best cities for junior jobs in Massachusetts | Springfield38% | 20 |
| Best cities for junior jobs in Washington | Kent38% | 12 |
| Best cities for junior jobs in Georgia | Savannah46% | 10 |
| Best cities for junior jobs in North Carolina | Asheville44% | 11 |
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