7. El Paso, Texas (Tie)

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7. El Paso, Texa... Net employment outlook: 12 percent

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7. Boise City-Na... Net employment outlook: 12 percent

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7. Baton Rouge, ... Net employment outlook: 12 percent

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3. Tulsa, Okla. ... Net employment outlook: 13 percent

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St. Louis Mo.-Il... Net employment outlook: 13 percent

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4. Greensboro-Hi... Net employment outlook: 13 percent

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3. Baltimore-Tow... Net employment outlook: 13 percent

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2. Cape Coral-Fo... Net employment outlook: 16 percent

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1. San Antonio, ... Net employment outlook: 17 percent

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