Glassdoor ranked U.S. cities based on how easy it is to get a job, the cost of living and worker satisfaction. Washington and Baltimore both made the top 25; find out where they ranked.
25. Dallas-Fort Worth, TXGlassdoor City Score: 4.0
Job Openings: 249,235
Median Base Salary: $49,000
Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.4
Median Home Value: $211,000
Hot Jobs: Software Engineer, Financial Analyst, Server
(Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images
24. Charlotte, NCGlassdoor City Score: 4.0
Job Openings: 78,285
Median Base Salary: $45,000
Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.3
Median Home Value: $174,800
Hot Jobs: Business Analyst, Sales Consultant, Clinical Nurse
(Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images
23. Chicago, ILGlassdoor City Score: 4.0
Job Openings: 332,546
Median Base Salary: $50,000
Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.3
Median Home Value: $211,200
Hot Jobs: Occupational Therapist, Manufacturing Engineer, Account Executive
(AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato
22. San Jose, CAGlassdoor City Score: 4.0
Job Openings: 106,809
Median Base Salary: $100,000
Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.5
Median Home Value: $1,013,700
Hot Jobs: Software Development Engineer, Marketing Manager, Test Engineer
(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
21. Milwaukee, WIGlassdoor City Score: 4.0
Job Openings: 63,772
Median Base Salary: $46,000
Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.2
Median Home Value: $215,500
Hot Jobs: Civil Engineer, Medical Assistant, Sales Consultant
(Photo by Darren Hauck/Getty Images)
Photo by Darren Hauck/Getty Images
20. Nashville, TNGlassdoor City Score: 4.1
Job Openings: 80,192
Median Base Salary: $42,000
Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.4
Median Home Value: $220,100
Hot Jobs: Professor, Licensed Practical Nurse, Restaurant Server
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Thinkstock
19. Baltimore, MDGlassdoor City Score: 4.1
Job Openings: 123,370
Median Base Salary: $48,000
Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.4
Median Home Value: $261,000
Hot Jobs: Project Manager, Controls Engineer, Executive Assistant
(AP Photo/Carlos Osario)
AP Photo/Carlos Osario
18. Atlanta, GAGlassdoor City Score: 4.1
Job Openings: 195,021
Median Base Salary: $46,000
Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.4
Median Home Value: $179,900
Hot Jobs: Mechanical Engineer, Physical Therapist, Marketing Manager
(AP Photo/David Goldman)
AP Photo/David Goldman
17. Seattle, WAGlassdoor City Score: 4.1
Job Openings: 187,741
Median Base Salary: $65,000
Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.5
Median Home Value: $447,100
Hot Jobs: Software Development Engineer, Technical Program Manager, Barista
(Jordan Stead/seattlepi.com via AP)
Jordan Stead/seattlepi.com via AP
16. Washington, D.C.Glassdoor City Score: 4.1
Job Openings: 293,481
Median Base Salary: $62,000
Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.5
Median Home Value: $382,600
Hot Jobs: Systems Engineer, Financial Analyst, Risk Consultant
(AP Photo/J. David Ake)
AP Photo/J. David Ake
15. Oklahoma City, OKGlassdoor City Score: 4.1
Job Openings: 43,898
Median Base Salary: $36,000
Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.4
Median Home Value: $134,900
Hot Jobs: Compliance Manager, Medical Assistant, Restaurant Manager
(Getty Images/iStockphoto/Ron_Lane)
Getty Images/iStockphoto/Ron_Lane
14. Hartford, CTGlassdoor City Score: 4.1
Job Openings: 46,274
Median Base Salary: $55,000
Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.3
Median Home Value: $223,100
Hot Jobs: Physician Assistant, Professor, Mechanical Engineer
(AP Photo/Pat Eaton-Robb)
AP Photo/Pat Eaton-Robb
13. Minneapolis-St. Paul, MNGlassdoor City Score: 4.1
Job Openings: 151,656
Median Base Salary: $52,000
Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.4
Median Home Value: $247,400
Hot Jobs: Manufacturing Engineer, Graphic Designer, Sales Associate
(AP Photo/Jim Mone)
AP Photo/Jim Mone
12. Detroit, MIGlassdoor City Score: 4.2
Job Openings: 119,567
Median Base Salary: $46,344
Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.3
Median Home Value: $141,000
Hot Jobs: Business Operations Manager, Software Engineer, Auto Technician
(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
AP Photo/Paul Sancya
11. Birmingham, ALGlassdoor City Score: 4.2
Job Openings: 40,123
Median Base Salary: $38,000
Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.3
Median Home Value: $133,400
Hot Jobs: Marketing Manager, Insurance Agent, Truck Driver
(Getty Images/iStockphoto/SeanPavonePhoto)
Getty Images/iStockphoto/SeanPavonePhoto
10. Louisville, KYGlassdoor City Score: 4.2
Job Openings: 49,213
Median Base Salary: $40,138
Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.3
Median Home Value: $148,600
Hot Jobs: Mechanical Engineer, Nurse Manager, Warehouse Associate
(AP Photo/Dave Martin)
AP Photo/Dave Martin
9. Cleveland, OHGlassdoor City Score: 4.3
Job Openings: 66,410
Median Base Salary: $43,000
Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.3
Median Home Value: $134,600
Hot Jobs: DevOps Engineer, Consultant, Sales Associate
(AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
AP Photo/Tony Dejak
8. Cincinnati, OHGlassdoor City Score: 4.3
Job Openings: 79,554
Median Base Salary: $44,637
Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.3
Median Home Value: $152,600
Hot Jobs: Data Engineer, Medical Assistant, Account Executive
(AP Photo/John Minchillo)
AP Photo/John Minchillo
7. Columbus, OHGlassdoor City Score: 4.3
Job Openings: 78,370
Median Base Salary: $45,000
Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.4
Median Home Value: $162,500
Hot Jobs: Office Manager, Database Administrator, Restaurant Manager,
(AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)
AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File
6. Memphis, TNGlassdoor City Score: 4.4
Job Openings: 42,347
Median Base Salary: $41,200
Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.3
Median Home Value: $119,700
Hot Jobs: Physical Therapist, Software Engineer, Maintenance Technician
(Getty Images)
Getty Images
5. St. Louis, MOGlassdoor City Score: 4.4
Job Openings: 104,725
Median Base Salary: $45,600
Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.4
Median Home Value: $148,600
Hot Jobs: Electrical Engineer, Communications Manager, Recruiter
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Thinkstock
4. Raleigh-Durham, NCGlassdoor City Score: 4.4
Job Openings: 65,810
Median Base Salary: $50,000
Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.4
Median Home Value: $228,200
Hot Jobs: Mobile Developer, Physician, Civil Engineer
(Getty Images/iStockphoto/SeanPavonePhoto)
Getty Images/iStockphoto/SeanPavonePhoto
3. Kansas City, MOGlassdoor City Score: 4.4
Job Openings: 90,649
Median Base Salary: $45,000
Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.3
Median Home Value: $159,400
Hot Jobs: Software Engineer, Research Associate, Audit Manager
(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
AP Photo/Charlie Riedel
2. Indianapolis, INGlassdoor City Score: 4.4
Job Openings: 80,561
Median Base Salary: $43,000
Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.3
Median Home Value: $138,100
Hot Jobs: DevOps Engineer, Marketing Manager, Machine Operator
(AP Photo/Beth J. Harpaz)
AP Photo/Beth J. Harpaz
1. Pittsburgh, PAGlassdoor City Score (out of 5): 4.4
Job Openings: 95,399
Median Base Salary: $44,000
Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.2
Median Home Value: $137,400
Hot Jobs: Civil Engineer, Project Manager, Registered Nurse
(Photo by Steven Adams/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON — D.C. makes Glassdoor’s new list of best cities for job seekers.
The workplace review and ratings site’s 25 Best Cities for Jobs in 2017 ranks Washington No. 16.
Glassdoor bases its list on three factors: how easy it is to get a job, or the local hiring opportunities; how affordable it is to live in each city, and, based on employee reviews, how satisfied employees are working at their jobs.
Glassdoor says there are currently 293,481 job openings in the Washington metro. The median base salary is $62,000, and Washington gets a job satisfaction rating of 3.5 (out of 5).
It also says hot jobs in the Washington area include systems engineer, financial analyst and risk consultant.
Baltimore also makes the list, at No. 19, with 123,370 job openings, a median base salary of $48,000 and a job satisfaction rating of 3.4.
Baltimore’s hot jobs include project manager, controls engineer and executive assistant.
Jeff Clabaugh has spent 20 years covering the Washington region's economy and financial markets for WTOP as part of a partnership with the Washington Business Journal, and officially joined the WTOP newsroom staff in January 2016.