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Hammond, Louisiana is experiencing strong job growth with an estimated 18.64% increase over the next several years. The unemployment rate in Hammond is 6.2%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 4.1%. Despite this, there are still many great opportunities in Hammond for those seeking employment. The robust job growth rate indicates a positive outlook for the city and its economy as it continues to develop and grow. With its diverse range of industries and businesses, there's sure to be something that fits everyone's skills and qualifications.

The unemployment rate in Hammond is 7.4% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Hammond has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 1.8% over the past year.
- The average salary in Hammond is $37,302.
- The median home cost in Hammond is $185,000

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Hammond? Legal ($94,444)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($10,477)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Wholesale Trade ($108,750)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($11,250)
- Average Income of Residents in Hammond ($24,069) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Hammond (7.4) is higher 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 Hammond, Louisiana that match your qualifications.

     JobsHammond, LouisianaUnited States
  $24,069$37,638
  $37,302$69,021
  7.46
  -2.5%-6.2%
  32.2%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationHammond, LouisianaUnited States
  Management$66,250$77,236
  Business, Financial$53,775$68,299
  Computer, Math$48,421$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$12,128$86,023
  Sciences$26,004$66,034
  Social Service$48,250$44,925
  Legal$94,444$88,013
  Education$39,215$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$19,688$43,591
  Health Practitioners$60,792$75,327
  Health Technicians$52,723$41,524
  Healthcare Support$14,103$25,441
  Fire Fighters$25,217$35,516
  Law Enforcement$50,583$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$13,895$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$14,384$23,378
  Personal Care$10,477$15,351
  Sales, Related$19,944$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$20,854$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$21,205$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$24,638$48,436
  Production$31,141$38,103
  Transportation$60,058$39,572
  Material Moving$20,223$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryHammond, LouisianaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting $31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$20,863$44,287
  Manufacturing$44,853$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$108,750$51,301
  Retail Trade$14,638$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$56,964$43,256
  Utilities $77,546
  Information$27,179$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$39,063$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$90,288$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$48,860$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$13,803$30,687
  Educational Services$39,365$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$30,850$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$11,250$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$15,250$18,154
  Other Services$20,221$29,481
  Public Administration$67,500$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Over 11 years ago

It is a nice  More

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Over 13 years ago

I think that the climate is the wort thing about hammond.We do not have feal seasons. In December it can be 40 degrees one day and the next its 90. The heat and humidity  More

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Over 16 years ago

Hammond used to be a small,quiet town but with the growth of the local college it is increasing in size and everything that goes with  More

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