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Metros where people in McAllen are getting new jobs
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly shifted the job market in cities and towns across the country. Millions of layoffs in early 2020 forced workers to search elsewhere for jobs. Record numbers of workers have quit their jobs in the past year in favor of new pursuits in different locales. And concerns over virus spread in population-dense areas also inspired many to leave urban areas, and their jobs, in favor of rural ones.
Emerging job markets in places like Austin, Texas, Nashville, Tennessee, and Salt Lake City reflect cultural shifts in what workers are looking for in their jobs and their places of residence: year-round warmth that makes outdoor activities easy, lower income taxes, and tech-focused employers.
Stacker compiled a list of metros where the most people from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX found new jobs using data from the U.S. Census Bureau's Jobs-to-Jobs Flows. Metros are ranked by the number of people that started a new job from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX in the first quarter of 2021.
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#29. Salt Lake City, UT
- Started a new job in Salt Lake City, UT from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX in Q1 2021: 10
--- 0.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Salt Lake City, UT in Q1 2021: 6
--- #109 most common destination from Salt Lake City, UT
- Net job flow: 4 to Salt Lake City, UT
--- 0.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Salt Lake City, UT in Q1 2021: 6
--- #109 most common destination from Salt Lake City, UT
- Net job flow: 4 to Salt Lake City, UT
#28. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
- Started a new job in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX in Q1 2021: 11
--- 0.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA in Q1 2021: 8
--- #101 most common destination from Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
- Net job flow: 3 to Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
--- 0.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA in Q1 2021: 8
--- #101 most common destination from Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
- Net job flow: 3 to Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
#27. New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Started a new job in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX in Q1 2021: 11
--- 0.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA in Q1 2021: 13
--- #195 (tie) most common destination from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Net job flow: 2 to McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
--- 0.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA in Q1 2021: 13
--- #195 (tie) most common destination from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Net job flow: 2 to McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
#26. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
- Started a new job in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX in Q1 2021: 12
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA in Q1 2021: 14
--- #218 most common destination from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
- Net job flow: 2 to McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA in Q1 2021: 14
--- #218 most common destination from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
- Net job flow: 2 to McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
#25. Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Started a new job in Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX in Q1 2021: 12
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV in Q1 2021: 0
--- #101 (tie) most common destination from Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Net job flow: 12 to Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV in Q1 2021: 0
--- #101 (tie) most common destination from Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Net job flow: 12 to Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
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#24. Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
- Started a new job in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX in Q1 2021: 13
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Shreveport-Bossier City, LA in Q1 2021: 4
--- #23 most common destination from Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
- Net job flow: 9 to Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Shreveport-Bossier City, LA in Q1 2021: 4
--- #23 most common destination from Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
- Net job flow: 9 to Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
#23. Longview, TX
- Started a new job in Longview, TX from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX in Q1 2021: 13
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Longview, TX in Q1 2021: 8
--- #24 most common destination from Longview, TX
- Net job flow: 5 to Longview, TX
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Longview, TX in Q1 2021: 8
--- #24 most common destination from Longview, TX
- Net job flow: 5 to Longview, TX
#22. Tyler, TX
- Started a new job in Tyler, TX from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX in Q1 2021: 13
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Tyler, TX in Q1 2021: 9
--- #22 most common destination from Tyler, TX
- Net job flow: 4 to Tyler, TX
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Tyler, TX in Q1 2021: 9
--- #22 most common destination from Tyler, TX
- Net job flow: 4 to Tyler, TX
#21. Baton Rouge, LA
- Started a new job in Baton Rouge, LA from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX in Q1 2021: 14
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Baton Rouge, LA in Q1 2021: 14
--- #44 most common destination from Baton Rouge, LA
- Net job flow: 0 to McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Baton Rouge, LA in Q1 2021: 14
--- #44 most common destination from Baton Rouge, LA
- Net job flow: 0 to McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
#20. Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- Started a new job in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX in Q1 2021: 15
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ in Q1 2021: 13
--- #188 most common destination from Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- Net job flow: 2 to Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ in Q1 2021: 13
--- #188 most common destination from Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- Net job flow: 2 to Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
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#19. Amarillo, TX
- Started a new job in Amarillo, TX from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX in Q1 2021: 15
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Amarillo, TX in Q1 2021: 13
--- #27 (tie) most common destination from Amarillo, TX
- Net job flow: 2 to Amarillo, TX
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Amarillo, TX in Q1 2021: 13
--- #27 (tie) most common destination from Amarillo, TX
- Net job flow: 2 to Amarillo, TX
#18. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- Started a new job in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX in Q1 2021: 15
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI in Q1 2021: 28
--- #172 (tie) most common destination from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- Net job flow: 13 to McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI in Q1 2021: 28
--- #172 (tie) most common destination from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- Net job flow: 13 to McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
#17. Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX
- Started a new job in Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX in Q1 2021: 16
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX in Q1 2021: 16
--- #22 most common destination from Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX
- Net job flow: 0 to McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
--- 0.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX in Q1 2021: 16
--- #22 most common destination from Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX
- Net job flow: 0 to McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
#16. College Station-Bryan, TX
- Started a new job in College Station-Bryan, TX from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX in Q1 2021: 18
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from College Station-Bryan, TX in Q1 2021: 22
--- #14 (tie) most common destination from College Station-Bryan, TX
- Net job flow: 4 to McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from College Station-Bryan, TX in Q1 2021: 22
--- #14 (tie) most common destination from College Station-Bryan, TX
- Net job flow: 4 to McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
#15. Waco, TX
- Started a new job in Waco, TX from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX in Q1 2021: 19
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Waco, TX in Q1 2021: 15
--- #14 most common destination from Waco, TX
- Net job flow: 4 to Waco, TX
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Waco, TX in Q1 2021: 15
--- #14 most common destination from Waco, TX
- Net job flow: 4 to Waco, TX
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#14. Victoria, TX
- Started a new job in Victoria, TX from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX in Q1 2021: 21
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Victoria, TX in Q1 2021: 22
--- #6 most common destination from Victoria, TX
- Net job flow: 1 to McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Victoria, TX in Q1 2021: 22
--- #6 most common destination from Victoria, TX
- Net job flow: 1 to McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
#13. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Started a new job in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX in Q1 2021: 23
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA in Q1 2021: 16
--- #119 (tie) most common destination from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Net job flow: 7 to Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA in Q1 2021: 16
--- #119 (tie) most common destination from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Net job flow: 7 to Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
#12. Killeen-Temple, TX
- Started a new job in Killeen-Temple, TX from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX in Q1 2021: 24
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Killeen-Temple, TX in Q1 2021: 20
--- #13 most common destination from Killeen-Temple, TX
- Net job flow: 4 to Killeen-Temple, TX
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Killeen-Temple, TX in Q1 2021: 20
--- #13 most common destination from Killeen-Temple, TX
- Net job flow: 4 to Killeen-Temple, TX
#11. Odessa, TX
- Started a new job in Odessa, TX from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX in Q1 2021: 25
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Odessa, TX in Q1 2021: 13
--- #13 most common destination from Odessa, TX
- Net job flow: 12 to Odessa, TX
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Odessa, TX in Q1 2021: 13
--- #13 most common destination from Odessa, TX
- Net job flow: 12 to Odessa, TX
#10. Lubbock, TX
- Started a new job in Lubbock, TX from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX in Q1 2021: 25
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Lubbock, TX in Q1 2021: 33
--- #19 most common destination from Lubbock, TX
- Net job flow: 8 to McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Lubbock, TX in Q1 2021: 33
--- #19 most common destination from Lubbock, TX
- Net job flow: 8 to McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
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#9. Midland, TX
- Started a new job in Midland, TX from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX in Q1 2021: 34
--- 0.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Midland, TX in Q1 2021: 15
--- #18 most common destination from Midland, TX
- Net job flow: 19 to Midland, TX
--- 0.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Midland, TX in Q1 2021: 15
--- #18 most common destination from Midland, TX
- Net job flow: 19 to Midland, TX
#8. El Paso, TX
- Started a new job in El Paso, TX from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX in Q1 2021: 99
--- 2.1% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from El Paso, TX in Q1 2021: 153
--- #17 (tie) most common destination from El Paso, TX
- Net job flow: 54 to McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
--- 2.1% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from El Paso, TX in Q1 2021: 153
--- #17 (tie) most common destination from El Paso, TX
- Net job flow: 54 to McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
#7. Laredo, TX
- Started a new job in Laredo, TX from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX in Q1 2021: 194
--- 4.1% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Laredo, TX in Q1 2021: 188
--- #2 most common destination from Laredo, TX
- Net job flow: 6 to Laredo, TX
--- 4.1% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Laredo, TX in Q1 2021: 188
--- #2 most common destination from Laredo, TX
- Net job flow: 6 to Laredo, TX
#6. Corpus Christi, TX
- Started a new job in Corpus Christi, TX from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX in Q1 2021: 312
--- 6.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Corpus Christi, TX in Q1 2021: 256
--- #4 most common destination from Corpus Christi, TX
- Net job flow: 56 to Corpus Christi, TX
--- 6.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Corpus Christi, TX in Q1 2021: 256
--- #4 most common destination from Corpus Christi, TX
- Net job flow: 56 to Corpus Christi, TX
#5. Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
- Started a new job in Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX in Q1 2021: 376
--- 8.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX in Q1 2021: 277
--- #10 most common destination from Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
- Net job flow: 99 to Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
--- 8.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX in Q1 2021: 277
--- #10 most common destination from Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
- Net job flow: 99 to Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
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#4. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX in Q1 2021: 627
--- 13.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 459
--- #17 most common destination from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Net job flow: 168 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
--- 13.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 459
--- #17 most common destination from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Net job flow: 168 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#3. San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Started a new job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX in Q1 2021: 680
--- 14.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX in Q1 2021: 459
--- #5 most common destination from San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Net job flow: 221 to San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
--- 14.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX in Q1 2021: 459
--- #5 most common destination from San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Net job flow: 221 to San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
#2. Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Started a new job in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX in Q1 2021: 691
--- 14.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX in Q1 2021: 549
--- #11 most common destination from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Net job flow: 142 to Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
--- 14.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX in Q1 2021: 549
--- #11 most common destination from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Net job flow: 142 to Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
#1. Brownsville-Harlingen, TX
- Started a new job in Brownsville-Harlingen, TX from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX in Q1 2021: 957
--- 20.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Brownsville-Harlingen, TX in Q1 2021: 999
--- #0 most common destination from Brownsville-Harlingen, TX
- Net job flow: 42 to McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
--- 20.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Brownsville-Harlingen, TX in Q1 2021: 999
--- #0 most common destination from Brownsville-Harlingen, TX
- Net job flow: 42 to McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
