US city skillset mismatches revealed
13 September 2012
Out of work computer systems analysts should head for Ohio, according to research from business intelligence providers Wanted Technologies.
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 |
