Finding a job can be a full-time challenge in and of itself, including updating a resume, writing cover letters and scheduling interviews. Deciding where to look for a job can make the process even more difficult.
WalletHub recently ranked the best states for employment, comparing the 50 states based on factors such as job-market strength and economic health.
New Hampshire is the best state to find a job, due to its low unemployment rate. The state also has the third-most job opportunities per capita, as well as an increase in available jobs per year of around 1.7%.
Other top states for finding jobs include Vermont and Minnesota. Vermont has a low unemployment rate. And for the unemployed, they don't stay that way for long; only 0.5% of the labor force has been unemployed for 15 weeks or longer. Minnesota, on the other hand, has the third-highest median household income, at over $82,000, adjusted for the cost of living, as well as a high average monthly starting salary, at nearly $3,900.
Read more: Breaking down the labor market: What it means for employees and employers
"Living in one of the best states for jobs can provide stable conditions for the long-term, helping you ride out the fluctuations that the economy will experience in the future," said Chip Lupo, WalletHub Analyst, in a release. "The best states for jobs make it easier for residents to find and retain jobs, and employers in these states also offer very competitive compensation and benefits. In addition, the top states are great places for people looking to raise a family, ranking among the best states for working parents."
Read more about the best states to find a job right now.
Best states for employment
| Overall rank | State | Total score | Job market rank | Economic environment rank |
| 20 | Tennessee | 54.91 | 32 | 14 |
| 19 | Arizona | 55.81 | 19 | 29 |
| 18 | Colorado | 55.94 | 30 | 8 |
| 17 | Michigan | 56.28 | 22 | 21 |
| 16 | Texas | 56.75 | 27 | 7 |
| 15 | Nebraska | 57.23 | 18 | 24 |
| 14 | Washington | 57.36 | 44 | 1 |
| 13 | Missouri | 57.96 | 16 | 19 |
| 12 | Connecticut | 58.15 | 21 | 10 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | 60.05 | 7 | 20 |
| 10 | Maryland | 60.25 | 4 | 36 |
| 9 | South Dakota | 60.74 | 11 | 11 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | 61.22 | 13 | 4 |
| 7 | Maine | 61.34 | 3 | 33 |
| 6 | Virginia | 61.47 | 6 | 16 |
| 5 | North Dakota | 62.28 | 9 | 6 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 62.7 | 5 | 22 |
| 3 | Minnesota | 63.14 | 8 | 3 |
| 2 | Vermont | 64.97 | 2 | 15 |
| 1 | New Hampshire | 65.99 | 1 | 9 |
