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The job outlook in Houghton, MI is very promising with a projected job growth of 10.54%. This is slightly lower than the US average job growth of 30.54%, but still shows potential for economic growth in the area. Additionally, the unemployment rate in Houghton is 5.3%, which is slightly higher than the US average of 4.1%. All in all, it looks like there will be plenty of jobs available to residents of Houghton and the surrounding areas in the near future.

The unemployment rate in Houghton is 5.4% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Houghton has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 0.6% over the past year.
- The average salary in Houghton is $24,660.
- The median home cost in Houghton is $172,600

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Houghton? Management ($81,625)
- Worst paying jobs? Healthcare Support ($2,499)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Finance and Insurance ($221,500)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($4,806)
- Average Income of Residents in Houghton ($20,149) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Houghton (5.4) 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 Houghton, Michigan that match your qualifications.

     JobsHoughton, MichiganUnited States
  $20,149$37,638
  $24,660$69,021
  5.46
  -4.5%-6.2%
  23.9%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationHoughton, MichiganUnited States
  Management$81,625$77,236
  Business, Financial$31,250$68,299
  Computer, Math$12,159$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$8,933$86,023
  Sciences$56,190$66,034
  Social Service $44,925
  Legal $88,013
  Education$32,917$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$12,153$43,591
  Health Practitioners$53,603$75,327
  Health Technicians$16,473$41,524
  Healthcare Support$2,499$25,441
  Fire Fighters$3,609$35,516
  Law Enforcement $64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$6,898$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$10,455$23,378
  Personal Care$3,846$15,351
  Sales, Related$10,278$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$9,809$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$14,911$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$50,679$48,436
  Production$4,703$38,103
  Transportation $39,572
  Material Moving$2,563$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryHoughton, MichiganUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting $31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$12,542$44,287
  Manufacturing$8,702$51,585
  Wholesale Trade $51,301
  Retail Trade$9,705$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$33,021$43,256
  Utilities $77,546
  Information$12,411$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$221,500$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$19,219$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$23,250$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$31,333$30,687
  Educational Services$22,156$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$16,207$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$10,904$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$4,806$18,154
  Other Services$15,368$29,481
  Public Administration$26,833$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Over 9 years ago

Houghton,MI is located in the middle of Lake Superior on the Keweenaw Peninsula. It was a boom town with the copper barons in the late 1800's and today it struggles to  More

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Over 11 years ago

For those who are interested in a laid-back community with low cost of living, rich human history, surrounded by impressive natural beauty, Houghton is the place. The  More

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Over 15 years ago

The 49931 zip code map to display Houghton is misleading. It implies that Isle Royale, isolated in the northern reaches of Lake Superior, is the area covered by this  More

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