The Top U.S. States People Are Moving to for Jobs — RISMedia

Moving to another part of the country is a big leap, one often driven by pragmatic reasons like employment. According to the 2025 National Movers Study compiled by United Van Lines, employment continues to be a primary driver of relocation nationwide.  

A key motivating factor, behind a desire to be closer to family, is a new job or a transfer at an existing job: 25.92% of surveyed movers in 2025 said this was their reason for moving. 

Here are the 10 states that had the highest numbers of people moving to them for jobs, as well as the types of industries within each state that could be attracting new movers. 

1. Washington, D.C.

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