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12. Pittsburgh

Jobs: 104 employers posting entry-level jobs in sales, business/finance, medical-health care, customer service, management
Average Annual Pay: $40,030
Cost of Living Composite Index: 92.8
Unemployment Rate: 7.6%

The city built on steel is proving to be tough as nails with a relatively low unemployment rate and 104 employers looking to hire, according to AfterCollege.com. Pittsburgh is known for its industrial, gritty look and small-town feel. In addition to United States Steel (X), Pittsburgh is also the home of the ketchup empire H.J. Heinz (HNZ).

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