Among this country’s top 20 largest metro markets, the Tampa Bay area ranks 12th in unemployment at 9 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Florida’s other top-20 market, Miami-Fort Lauderdale, is tied for 13th (with San Diego) at 9.2 percent. The other Southeast market, Atlanta, tied for 15th (with Chicago) at 9.3 percent. Finishing first among major markets: Washington at 5.7 percent. Finishing 20th: Riverside-San Bernardino at 12.6 percent.