NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – WalletHub released its study on the best and worst metro areas for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) professionals. The study cites U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, saying STEM professions are expected to grow 10.4% between 2023 and 2033. WalletHub compared the 100 largest metro areas across 21 metrics including professional opportunities, quality of life, median wage for STEM workers and more. Source: WalletHub Albuquerque ranks as number 35 overall in the list of best and worst metro areas for STEM professionals. Albuquerque ranked number two in the housing affordability metric, while coming in last in the math performance metric. To view the full study, click here. WalletHub's 10 best metro areas for STEM professionals Austin, Tx Boston, MA Seattle, WA Atlanta, GA San Francisco, CA Pittsburgh, PA Madison, WI San Jose, CA Springfield, MA Orlando, FL WalletHub's 10 worst metro areas for STEM professionals Jackson, MS Little Rock, AR Memphis, TN Louisville, KY Cape Coral, FL North Port, FL Winston, NC Greensboro, NC Oxnard, CA McAllen, TX