Disclaimer: Washington, D.C. is excluded from the state-by-state analysis because it is unfair to compare it directly to other states. (Comparing metro regions to states is generally not an apples-to-apples comparison). The primary reason is that D.C. is a central city that draws workers from the neighboring metropolitan areas in Maryland and Virginia, while state labor markets are more diverse and include both urban and rural areas. D.C. also has a high concentration of college jobs due to the presence of the federal government and international organizations. To learn more about Washington D.C. see pages 8,10 and 13 of the full report as well as our methodology here.