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The job market in Lorain, OH is expected to expand by 8.18% in the coming years, which is lower than the national average of 30.54%. Unfortunately, this city also faces a higher unemployment rate at 7.3%, compared to the US average of 4.1%. Despite these difficulties, there are still plenty of job opportunities for those living in and around Lorain. Industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and retail have seen strong employment growth over the years and many more jobs will be created in the near future. With dedication and hard work, individuals can find success in Lorain’s growing labor market.

The unemployment rate in Lorain is 5.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Lorain has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 0.8% over the past year.
- The average salary in Lorain is $42,201.
- The median home cost in Lorain is $113,400

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Lorain? Architecture, Engineering ($81,250)
- Worst paying jobs? Farming, Fishing, Forestry ($7,132)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Public Administration ($62,792)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($7,132)
- Average Income of Residents in Lorain ($23,444) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Lorain (5.6) 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 Lorain, Ohio that match your qualifications.

     JobsLorain, OhioUnited States
  $23,444$37,638
  $42,201$69,021
  5.66
  -10.0%-6.2%
  21.8%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationLorain, OhioUnited States
  Management$46,750$77,236
  Business, Financial$48,242$68,299
  Computer, Math$51,923$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$81,250$86,023
  Sciences$31,168$66,034
  Social Service$37,634$44,925
  Legal$42,344$88,013
  Education$24,641$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$43,665$43,591
  Health Practitioners$61,735$75,327
  Health Technicians$37,573$41,524
  Healthcare Support$28,910$25,441
  Fire Fighters$31,114$35,516
  Law Enforcement$67,400$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$13,735$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$25,389$23,378
  Personal Care$14,159$15,351
  Sales, Related$20,863$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$36,576$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$7,132$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$47,909$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$41,111$48,436
  Production$35,638$38,103
  Transportation$32,418$39,572
  Material Moving$30,689$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryLorain, OhioUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$7,132$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$43,640$44,287
  Manufacturing$43,295$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$41,131$51,301
  Retail Trade$21,779$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$39,354$43,256
  Utilities$60,000$77,546
  Information$36,893$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$41,028$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$42,614$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$40,972$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$27,831$30,687
  Educational Services$37,212$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$34,073$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$8,047$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$14,218$18,154
  Other Services$27,526$29,481
  Public Administration$62,792$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Over 10 years ago

Well, in short...It Sucks !!! It's become like the movie "Escape from New York". The city of Lorain has the highest amount of sex offenders and other criminals. The  More

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Over 13 years ago

I lived in Lorain for over 40 years of my life. It used to be a nice place to grow up and then raise a family. I return every year to visit family and meet up with  More

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Over 16 years ago

Living in Ohio is very unmotivating. There have been job cuts, homelessness and uncompassion all around us here. We strive to get ahead and take care of our families.   More

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