Some economists believe the economy is on the verge of a comeback. While many U.S. states have seen great job growth, others have not shown such promising signs of advancement.

In this turbulent economic climate, peruse this list of states with the fastest and slowest jobs outlook, thus far.

Best Job Outlook:

1. North Dakota
2. Arizona
3. Texas
4. Colorado
5. Florida
6. Georgia
7. South Carolina
8. Oregon
9. Idaho
10. Utah

Worst Job Outlook:

1. New Mexico
2. New Hampshire
3. Tennessee
4. Massachusetts
5. Alaska
6. New York
7. Vermont
8. Maine
9. Illinois
10. D.C.

Source: Moody’s Analytics

Web Links:

http://www.pewstates.org/research/data-visualizations/top-states-for-job-creation-in-2014-85899531089;

http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/which-states-will-generate-jobs-in-2014-85899531072

-Kimberly Williams