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The job market in Kingsport, TN is steadily growing with an expected growth rate of 10.08%. This puts the city slightly below the national average job growth rate of 30.54%, but still promising for those seeking employment. The current unemployment rate in Kingsport is 4.1%, which is equal to the national unemployment rate, so it is a great place to look for work and help build your career. Furthermore, there are many opportunities in both the private and public sector in Kingsport as well as nearby areas like Johnson City and Bristol that offer a variety of job options for people looking to move to the area or stay close by.

The unemployment rate in Kingsport is 6.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Kingsport has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 1.3% over the past year.
- The average salary in Kingsport is $43,025.
- The median home cost in Kingsport is $202,100

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Kingsport? Architecture, Engineering ($76,981)
- Worst paying jobs? Food Prep, Serving ($9,295)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Manufacturing ($64,033)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($11,389)
- Average Income of Residents in Kingsport ($31,678) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Kingsport (6.1) 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 Kingsport, Tennessee that match your qualifications.

     JobsKingsport, TennesseeUnited States
  $31,678$37,638
  $43,025$69,021
  6.16
  -5.5%-6.2%
  33.5%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationKingsport, TennesseeUnited States
  Management$58,082$77,236
  Business, Financial$54,184$68,299
  Computer, Math$54,125$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$76,981$86,023
  Sciences$76,607$66,034
  Social Service$31,987$44,925
  Legal$56,250$88,013
  Education$43,025$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$22,361$43,591
  Health Practitioners$55,391$75,327
  Health Technicians$31,241$41,524
  Healthcare Support$30,822$25,441
  Fire Fighters$46,667$35,516
  Law Enforcement$42,050$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$9,295$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$22,447$23,378
  Personal Care$15,452$15,351
  Sales, Related$32,907$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$26,497$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$48,295$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$27,236$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$55,254$48,436
  Production$41,769$38,103
  Transportation$40,938$39,572
  Material Moving$22,643$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryKingsport, TennesseeUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$49,205$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$29,820$44,287
  Manufacturing$64,033$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$32,080$51,301
  Retail Trade$25,554$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$35,559$43,256
  Utilities$51,875$77,546
  Information$55,018$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$44,604$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$38,333$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$38,000$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$16,250$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$25,585$30,687
  Educational Services$39,681$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$31,860$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$11,389$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$11,835$18,154
  Other Services$22,598$29,481
  Public Administration$46,700$61,644
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I retired and decided not to have Calif swallow up my retirement money. I like it here, but then, I have friends here. There are some lovely areas along Orebank Road and  More

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Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Kingsport over 22 years. Beauty abounds around Kingsport, but it is an industrial town with all the odors and pollution that accompany such a town. This  More

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shary · 

When is the last time Kingsport got 9" of snow? This is ridiculous. The last time they did get a decent snowfall they didn't even get 9" and it was record setting so  More

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