25. Richmond, Va.
2009 Rank:: NA
Entry-Level Employers: 23
Average Annual Pay: $43,740
Cost of Living Index: 106
Unemployment Rate: 7.6 percent
Manufacturing, federal and state agencies, and educational institutions are among the reasons there are jobs in Richmond, even during periods that are difficult for the rest of the country. In recent years, semiconductor manufacturing has played a particularly important role in the city’s economy. Having major companies, including Dominion Resources (D), doesn’t hurt either. Probably the best-known company in Richmond, however, is Philip Morris (PM), which has been in the city since 1929. Sales and retail jobs abound on the listings. The city is also rich in attractions, which include the Edgar Allan Poe Museum, some historic homes, and the Library of Richmond, which features an original copy of the U.S. Bill of Rights.
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