But WalletHub based its 2023 breakdown of the best U.S. cities for jobs on a lot more than just job openings. To figure out the best job markets in the U.S., WalletHub looked at 182 cities, including 150 of the country’s most populous cities (along with the second most populous city in each state). The Golden State had three spots in the top 10 (San Francisco in first place overall, followed by San Jose and Fremont), and eight total in the top 50.