Aiken, SC Jobs


Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.
The job market in Aiken, SC is looking quite promising. According to recent data, the future job growth for Aiken is 33.92%, which is higher than the national average of 30.54%. This means that more jobs will be available in Aiken compared to other places in the US. Furthermore, the unemployment rate in Aiken is 3.7%, which indicates that there are plenty of jobs available and employers who are eager to hire new employees. It's a great time for anyone looking to move to or find work in Aiken as they have access to a wealth of opportunities with great potential for future growth.

The unemployment rate in Aiken is 5.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Aiken has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 1.6% over the past year.
- The average salary in Aiken is $58,125.
- The median home cost in Aiken is $214,700

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Aiken? Architecture, Engineering ($74,167)
- Worst paying jobs? Arts, Entertainment ($9,125)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($106,353)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($2,900)
- Average Income of Residents in Aiken ($37,278) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Aiken (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 Aiken. 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 Aiken, South Carolina that match your qualifications.

     JobsAiken, South CarolinaUnited States
  $37,278$37,638
  $58,125$69,021
  56
  -1.5%-6.2%
  32.9%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationAiken, South CarolinaUnited States
  Management$71,395$77,236
  Business, Financial$42,330$68,299
  Computer, Math$65,524$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$74,167$86,023
  Sciences$68,229$66,034
  Social Service$62,788$44,925
  Legal$39,440$88,013
  Education$26,196$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$9,125$43,591
  Health Practitioners$69,487$75,327
  Health Technicians$55,573$41,524
  Healthcare Support$32,332$25,441
  Fire Fighters$20,393$35,516
  Law Enforcement$16,570$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$9,402$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$16,667$23,378
  Personal Care$11,802$15,351
  Sales, Related$20,348$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$34,331$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$59,696$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$36,399$48,436
  Production$39,875$38,103
  Transportation$38,015$39,572
  Material Moving$12,031$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryAiken, South CarolinaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$22,936$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$44,125$44,287
  Manufacturing$46,736$51,585
  Wholesale Trade $51,301
  Retail Trade$18,033$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$34,471$43,256
  Utilities$106,353$77,546
  Information$53,462$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$42,354$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$42,770$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$56,911$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$52,852$30,687
  Educational Services$38,846$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$33,902$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$2,900$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$9,498$18,154
  Other Services$17,453$29,481
  Public Administration$32,988$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
Job Industry Earnings
Reviews for Aiken
    See all ()

I'm going on 3 years living in Aiken. Moving here not having any family or friends was difficult. I'm thankful for the people I have met who now feel like lifelong  More

   |    Reply

Aiken is a magical place. It is beautiful and historic, has all the amenities, and Hitchcock Woods is a treasure! I feel blessed to have lived in Aiken for 3 years. As a  More

   |    Reply

Aiken is a unique town to visit or live in. I've lived in Toronto, ON Canada, Lynchburg, VA and in Aiken. I am 24 years old and moved here from VA just over two years  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Aiken

Weather
Compare Aiken,
cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Aiken, South Carolina to any other city in the US.