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Somerset, KY is a great place to find employment opportunities with its projected job growth rate of 9.98%. This is significantly lower than the US's job growth rate of 30.54%, but it still offers many excellent job possibilities. The unemployment rate for Somerset is 5.3%, which is higher than the US average of 4.1%. Despite this, there are plenty of jobs available that offer competitive wages and benefits. With access to some of the most stunning countryside in Kentucky and a low cost of living, Somerset is an ideal place for those looking for a peaceful lifestyle with plentiful job opportunities.

The unemployment rate in Somerset is 5.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Somerset has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 1.7% over the past year.
- The average salary in Somerset is $30,107.
- The median home cost in Somerset is $192,700

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Somerset? Legal ($111,397)
- Worst paying jobs? Food Prep, Serving ($13,666)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($96,042)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($12,626)
- Average Income of Residents in Somerset ($31,211) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Somerset (5.5) is lower than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

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

     JobsSomerset, KentuckyUnited States
  $31,211$37,638
  $30,107$69,021
  5.56
  -6.1%-6.2%
  24.4%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationSomerset, KentuckyUnited States
  Management$87,540$77,236
  Business, Financial$33,155$68,299
  Computer, Math$18,854$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$22,051$86,023
  Sciences $66,034
  Social Service$39,725$44,925
  Legal$111,397$88,013
  Education$45,500$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$42,696$43,591
  Health Practitioners$67,102$75,327
  Health Technicians$13,906$41,524
  Healthcare Support$14,563$25,441
  Fire Fighters$70,451$35,516
  Law Enforcement$41,591$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$13,666$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$20,395$23,378
  Personal Care$19,716$15,351
  Sales, Related$28,594$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$23,966$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$50,334$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$27,465$48,436
  Production$28,029$38,103
  Transportation$50,550$39,572
  Material Moving$21,358$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustrySomerset, KentuckyUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting $31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$33,393$44,287
  Manufacturing$25,197$51,585
  Wholesale Trade $51,301
  Retail Trade$30,793$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$44,583$43,256
  Utilities$96,042$77,546
  Information$43,370$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$30,843$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$53,257$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$33,542$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$41,272$30,687
  Educational Services$45,125$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$38,222$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$21,206$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$12,626$18,154
  Other Services$28,407$29,481
  Public Administration$47,240$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Over 10 years ago

There is certainly a small town atmosphere here. It seems as if there is a high percentage of the population that wants to get Somerset "on the map", but they want to do  More

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Over 14 years ago

I have lived here since 1989. My family moved me here from Chicago Ill when I was 5 years old. Growing up in this place, I can tell you first hand what you children will  More

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Over 16 years ago

I wanted to post facts on somerset on my previous post because sometimes on bestplaces.net it is just opinions and those can be misleading or one-sided. So I posted  More

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