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With potentially over a 9.5% unemployment rate in the United States, and more localized unemployment rates reaching over 21% (Yuma, Arizona), where have all of the good jobs gone? The following four metro areas are amongst the lower end of American cities, in regards to unemployment.

Boulder, Colorado

Unemployment rate – 6.0%

Major employers in the Boulder vicinity include Sun Microsystems, IBM, and the University of Colorado. There is also a good presence of atmospheric and other environment related research jobs there.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Unemployment rate - 4.8%

Milwuakee’s Brewers are not only a baseball team, but also an industry of its own. The Miller Brewing company remains a main employer in the city. You’ll also find the headquarters of Midwest Airlines and Master Lock. Additionally, there is a budding biotech and health care presence.

Salt Lake City, Utah

Unemployment rate - 5.2%

The main industries of Salt Lake City are transportation and utilities. It is a hub for not only the Church of Latter Day Saints, but also Delta Airlines, two of the larger employers. Other large employers include the Sinclair Oil Corporation and the University of Utah.

San Antonio, Texas

Unemployment rate - 5.8%

Go for government in the big state of Texas. Government jobs are seemingly the more stable of some in most areas, especially when dealing with emergency services and defense. However, San Antonio also offers a home for industries such as finance and health care. Compare the city with other Texan hubs such as Houston, at 6.9%, and Dallas at 7.1% unemployment rates.

No matter where you go, the same job search process will exist. That means you have to have the perfect resume and a plan of action for the job interview following. Good luck with your job search. Happy hunting!

(For a listing of unemployment rates by city nationwide, head to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.)