29. Portland, Ore.
2009 Rank:: NA
Entry-Level Employers: 29
Average Annual Pay: $46,080
Cost of Living Index: 109.5
Unemployment Rate: 10.5 percent
The strength of this city lies with its port. In fact, Portland’s imports and exports are big business. With the fourth-largest port on the West Coast, Portland exports the largest volume of wheat in the U.S. and is the largest auto import gateway on the West Coast, according to the Port of Portland’s website. Although the city has a relatively high unemployment rate, it also has a decent cost of living and annual average pay. Nike (NKE), Precision Castparts (PCP), and other big employers have headquarters in or near the city. And the U.S. Army Medical Corps, Boeing (BA), Merck & Co. (MRK) and Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) are among the employers listing jobs. Outdoor lovers flock to Portland for its proximity to the Pacific Ocean and Cascade Mountains.
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