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Photos: The 10 worst states for jobs in America

By Macy Bayern February 27, 2019, 7:46 PM PST

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2. Arizona

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2. Arizona

  • Population: 6,809,946
  • Median Income: $53,510
  • Unemployment Rate: 4%
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3. Kentucky

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3. Kentucky

  • Population: 4,424,376
  • Median Income: $46,535
  • Unemployment Rate: 4%

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4. Mississippi

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4. Mississippi

  • Population: 2,986,220
  • Median Income: $42,009
  • Unemployment Rate: 4%
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5. Alabama

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5. Alabama

  • Population: 4,850,771
  • Median Income: $46,472
  • Unemployment Rate: 4%
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6. Wyoming

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6. Wyoming

  • Population: 583,200
  • Median Income: $60,938
  • Unemployment Rate: 4%
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7. West Virginia

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7. West Virginia

  • Population: 1,836,843
  • Median Income: $44,061
  • Unemployment Rate: 5%
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8. Alaska

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8. Alaska

  • Population: 738,565
  • Median Income: $76,114
  • Unemployment Rate: 6%
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9. New Mexico

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9. New Mexico

  • Population: 2,084,828
  • Median Income: $46,718
  • Unemployment Rate: 4%
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10. Connecticut

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10. Connecticut

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  • Median Income: $73,781
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  • Unemployment Rate: 4%

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