21. Salt Lake City

21. Salt Lake City

2009 Rank:: NA
Entry-Level Employers: 25
Average Annual Pay: $41,530
Cost of Living Index: 100
Unemployment Rate: 7 percent

The international headquarters for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, whose followers are known as Mormons, Salt Lake City’s economy has grown beyond its origins as a farming and mining community. Today the city serves as the center of Utah’s government and business. Big employers include the state government, the University of Utah, and a variety of companies, including Wells Fargo (WFC) and Huntsman (HUN), a huge chemical company headquartered in the city.

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