Break out the ice cream potatoes, Idaho.
A new report from the online job board LinkedIn named the Boise metropolitan area the second-fastest-growing metro in the United States for job opportunities and attracting new talent in 2025.
The business-focused social networking platform analyzed its internal data to rank 25 “Cities on the Rise” based on several key metrics, including areas where the pace of hiring is accelerating, job postings are increasing, and new employees are transforming the local economy.
“In today’s post-pandemic economy, many mid-sized cities are proving they can compete with the largest metros – attracting new talent by offering a more affordable cost of living, expanding cultural amenities, greater access to outdoor space, and more,” according to LinkedIn.
The top industries hiring in the cities featured in LinkedIn’s report include health care, manufacturing, professional services, education, and financial services.
Here’s more on the report and LinkedIn’s top picks in the Pacific Northwest.
2. Boise Metro Area
Boise is a growing tech hub, with notable developments such as Boise-based Micron Technology’s multibillion-dollar semiconductor expansion, according to the report. Boise’s “mountain trails, rivers and outdoor access” are also impressing potential new employees to the area.
Here’s a snapshot of the area, according to LinkedIn:
20. Portland Metro Area
Portland’s own local entrepreneurs and a surge of people walking around the city again are helping it regain its footing and “reclaim its reputation for livability,” according to the report. “After clocking out, many Portlanders seek fresh air and nature, frequently heading to outdoor spots to relax.”
While the Portland metro area typically includes parts of Washington state, such as Vancouver, no other metro area consisting solely of Washington cities ranked on LinkedIn’s list.
According to LinkedIn, these are the 25 fastest-growing metros in the country:
LinkedIn names hottest job markets in the Pacific Northwest and US in 2025 – Kitsap Sun
