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Penobscot, ME County is an area with great potential for job growth. The projected job growth rate for the county is 16.62%, higher than the US average of 30.54%. Additionally, the county has a low unemployment rate of 3.8%, lower than the US unemployment rate of 4.1%. This makes Penobscot, ME County a great place to start or grow a career, and it's likely that more employment opportunities will be available in the coming years.

The unemployment rate in Penobscot County is 5.3% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Penobscot County has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 0.4% over the past year.
- The average salary in Penobscot County is $55,125.
- The median home cost in Penobscot County is $227,800

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Penobscot? Health Practitioners ($78,448)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($13,264)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction ($140,833)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($14,275)
- Average Income of Residents in Penobscot ($31,318) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Penobscot (5.3) 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 Penobscot. 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 Penobscot, Maine that match your qualifications.

     JobsPenobscot, MaineUnited States
  $31,318$37,638
  $55,125$69,021
  5.36
  -5.2%-6.2%
  26.6%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationPenobscot, MaineUnited States
  Management$62,818$77,236
  Business, Financial$52,014$68,299
  Computer, Math$49,474$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$76,292$86,023
  Sciences$49,597$66,034
  Social Service$40,046$44,925
  Legal$60,208$88,013
  Education$37,416$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$26,055$43,591
  Health Practitioners$78,448$75,327
  Health Technicians$39,410$41,524
  Healthcare Support$26,669$25,441
  Fire Fighters$37,705$35,516
  Law Enforcement$58,700$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$13,869$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$22,989$23,378
  Personal Care$13,264$15,351
  Sales, Related$29,561$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$34,563$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$38,902$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$37,533$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$41,296$48,436
  Production$39,286$38,103
  Transportation$34,793$39,572
  Material Moving$19,685$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryPenobscot, MaineUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$39,462$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$140,833$74,432
  Construction$39,688$44,287
  Manufacturing$47,664$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$53,309$51,301
  Retail Trade$25,196$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$46,087$43,256
  Utilities$60,806$77,546
  Information$43,654$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$54,395$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$39,508$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$45,701$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$84,926$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$30,122$30,687
  Educational Services$36,396$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$40,028$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$15,877$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$14,275$18,154
  Other Services$27,494$29,481
  Public Administration$53,715$61,644
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