Photos: The 10 worst states for jobs in America

2. Arizona

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

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3. Kentucky

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

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4. Mississippi

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

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5. Alabama

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

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6. Wyoming

• Population: 583,200
• Median Income: $60,938
• Unemployment Rate: 4%

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7. West Virginia

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

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8. Alaska

• Population: 738,565
• Median Income: $76,114
• Unemployment Rate: 6%

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9. New Mexico

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

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10. Connecticut

• Population: 3,594,478
• Median Income: $73,781
• Unemployment Rate: 4%

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