US city skillset mismatches revealed

Wed, 1 Jul 2009

Out of work computer systems analysts should head for Ohio, according to research from business intelligence providers Wanted Technologies.

The research found that the US is suffering from a mismatch of more jobs and not enough workers, or more workers and not enough jobs and is one of the many reasons why US unemployment could hit 10% in the coming months.

This table lists cities where the difference between demand and supply for selected occupations exceeds the national averages by the highest margin.

Supply/Demand Ratios (S/D Ratios)

Occupation	Highest Supply	S/D Score:
Landscaping Workers	Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood, TX	1188
Truck Drivers, Heavy & Tractor-Trailer	Danville, VA	973
Secondary School Teachers	Lakeland, Fl	756
Customer Service Reps	Flagstaff, AZ	513
Hairdressers & Cosmetologists	Las Vegas-Paradise, NV	503
Security Guards	Lancaster, PA	439
Mgrs. of Production Workers	Boulder, CO	433
Paralegals & Legal Assistants	Virginia Beach- VA	397
Genl. Maintenance & Repair Workers	Bend, OR	395
Construction & Building Inspectors	San Antonio, TX	334
Financial Services Sales	Riverside Ontario, CA	326
Supervisors of Food Prep. Workers	Anchorage, AK	315
Registered Nurses	Las Vegas-Paradise, NV	295
Social & Human Service Assistants	Albuquerque, NM	293
Mechanical Engineers	Miami-Fort, FL	287
Computer Systems Analysts	Dayton, OH	278
Accountants	Santa Barbara, CA	260
Sales Managers	Albany-Schenectady, NY	242
Biological Technicians	Salt Lake City, NV	215
Physical Therapist Assistants	Seattle, WA	161