Fairfield-Vallejo-Napa statistical area ranked 17th out of 200 of the nation's top-performing large metro areas for job and salary growth in 2003

Area ranks 17th in job growth

The Fairfield-Vallejo-Napa statistical area ranked 17th out of 200 of the nation's top-performing large metro areas for job and salary growth in 2003, according to the Milkin Institute, an independent non-profit economic think tank.

The Fairfield-Vallejo-Napa area fell two notches after finishing 15th in 2002. The rankings were based on long- and short-term job growth, as well as salary and wage increases.

Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, an Arkansas metro area, ranked first after coming in 22nd the year before.