Legal Services, Accounting, and Scientific Research

Jobs include: Paralegal/Legal Assistant, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Civil Engineer, Graphic Artist/Designer, Information Technology (IT) Consultant, Interior Designer, Staff Accountant.

Best Market: District of Columbia

DC scored best because the median annual salary for employees under 30 was $53,100—13% above the national median for this field. Twenty somethings made up 57% of the workforce, a higher share than the 49% national average. DC employers include Booz Allen Hamilton, Corporate Executive Board, IBM, BearingPoint, Accenture, and SRA International.