San Diego job market falls short for recent college grads

Zoom in: San Diego's job market offers relatively strong wages, but had one of the slowest hiring rates and lags in affordability, the study showed.

What they're saying: "Even graduates who do land jobs in these metros face a tough financial tradeoff in the form of high cost of living," ADP's Sam Adieze wrote about the bottom four metros in the report.

• Researchers analyzed 53 U.S. metro areas with populations of at least 1 million.

Still, San Diego has seen a rise in college graduates living here, and recent income data shows that degrees pay off locally.

The bottom line: Entry-level hiring is rebounding this spring — but in a tough job market, young professionals' prospects may depend on the role, sector and location, the Wall Street Journal reports.