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Merritt Island, FL is expected to have a healthy job growth rate of 27.78%, which is slightly lower than the national average of 30.54%. Despite this, the local unemployment rate of 4.1% is in line with the national average, indicating that there are plenty of opportunities available within Merritt Island for those looking for employment. This job growth and low unemployment rate offers residents a stable opportunity for work in their city and highlight Merritt Island as an attractive location for potential employers.

The unemployment rate in Merritt Island is 4.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Merritt Island has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 1.9% over the past year.
- The average salary in Merritt Island is $78,022.
- The median home cost in Merritt Island is $433,900

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Merritt_Island? Computer, Math ($125,185)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($14,750)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Transportation and Warehousing ($81,797)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($17,027)
- Average Income of Residents in Merritt_Island ($45,083) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Merritt_Island (4.5) is lower than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

View jobs in occupation categories below. It is important to join a job site search that offers legally protected status, inclusive workplace, and diverse and inclusive workplace if you're looking for work in Merritt_Island. A team that respects gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and other legally protected status are important to look for.

Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Merritt_Island, Florida that match your qualifications.

     JobsMerritt Island, FloridaUnited States
  $45,083$37,638
  $78,022$69,021
  4.56
  -4.2%-6.2%
  42.2%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationMerritt Island, FloridaUnited States
  Management$92,308$77,236
  Business, Financial$61,902$68,299
  Computer, Math$125,185$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$91,591$86,023
  Sciences$50,833$66,034
  Social Service$37,721$44,925
  Legal$58,333$88,013
  Education$41,530$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$29,177$43,591
  Health Practitioners$80,357$75,327
  Health Technicians$50,055$41,524
  Healthcare Support$25,446$25,441
  Fire Fighters$29,795$35,516
  Law Enforcement$78,906$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$20,267$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$23,226$23,378
  Personal Care$14,750$15,351
  Sales, Related$41,193$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$24,734$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$32,014$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$41,903$48,436
  Production$45,435$38,103
  Transportation$37,083$39,572
  Material Moving$35,910$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryMerritt Island, FloridaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting $31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$31,716$44,287
  Manufacturing$74,211$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$32,375$51,301
  Retail Trade$24,299$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$81,797$43,256
  Utilities$38,274$77,546
  Information$58,750$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$72,031$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$65,921$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$74,948$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$39,276$30,687
  Educational Services$45,208$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$46,719$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$39,904$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$17,027$18,154
  Other Services$23,047$29,481
  Public Administration$63,333$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Over 10 years ago

It can get hot in the summer, but you get a breeze off the ocean most afternoons. If you live on the waterways, it seems to be a little cooler. Winters are  More

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Over 13 years ago

New to the area, but soon to know more. Florida is a sunshine state  More

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Over 16 years ago

Coming from Virginia, the Merritt Island architecture leaves a lot to be desired. Hurricane season (June - November) causes me a lot of  More

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