Verona, Cedar Grove Job Hunters: N.J. Among Best States To Look For Work, Report Says

VERONA, NJ — It may be tough finding a good job in Verona or Cedar Grove… but it could be much worse if you didn’t live in New Jersey, a study says.

A recent study from financial information provider WalletHub ranked 50 states according to “key indicators of job-market strength” such as median annual income, job opportunities, unemployment rates, job security, job satisfaction, average length of work week and average commute time.

See the full methodology and state-by-state list here.

New Jersey ranked as the 5th best “State for Jobs,” WalletHub reported, behind only Washington, Colorado, New Hampshire and South Dakota.

The Garden State ranked particularly well in categories such as “highest monthly median starting salary,” although it also ranked 48th for “Longest Time Spent Commuting.”

Are you on the job hunt in Verona or Cedar Grove? Find some local jobs in the area by clicking here! (We’ve included one to get you started)

• Showroom Sales for Plumbing Supply - Singac Supply Co. - Cedar Grove, NJ, USA - "We are seeking a Showroom Sales person for a Plumbing Supply company to become an integral part of our team! You will be responsible for selling products, merchandise, and services in a retail..."

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