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Palmer, AK is an area with a promising future for jobs. The job growth in Palmer is 16.94%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 30.54%. Despite the high job growth rate, the unemployment rate in Palmer stands at 8.6%, which is still slightly lower than the US average of 4.1%. This indicates that there are plenty of job opportunities available in Palmer, making it a great place to live and work. Though the job market in Palmer isn't as strong as other parts of the country, it still offers a wide range of employment possibilities for those looking for work.

The unemployment rate in Palmer is 7.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Palmer has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 0.7% over the past year.
- The average salary in Palmer is $62,068.
- The median home cost in Palmer is $351,300

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Palmer? Computer, Math ($89,167)
- Worst paying jobs? Cleaning, Maintenance ($15,521)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction ($100,750)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($14,375)
- Average Income of Residents in Palmer ($28,487) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Palmer (7.7) 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 Palmer, Alaska that match your qualifications.

     JobsPalmer, AlaskaUnited States
  $28,487$37,638
  $62,068$69,021
  7.76
  -3.5%-6.2%
  19.5%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationPalmer, AlaskaUnited States
  Management$65,714$77,236
  Business, Financial$54,875$68,299
  Computer, Math$89,167$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$71,875$86,023
  Sciences$80,833$66,034
  Social Service$56,167$44,925
  Legal$70,417$88,013
  Education$56,094$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$20,833$43,591
  Health Practitioners$64,688$75,327
  Health Technicians$43,750$41,524
  Healthcare Support$25,870$25,441
  Fire Fighters$53,125$35,516
  Law Enforcement$79,286$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$15,972$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$15,521$23,378
  Personal Care$22,083$15,351
  Sales, Related$29,018$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$41,488$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$23,750$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$54,583$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$51,250$48,436
  Production$29,643$38,103
  Transportation$30,833$39,572
  Material Moving$29,722$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryPalmer, AlaskaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$21,250$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$100,750$74,432
  Construction$47,625$44,287
  Manufacturing$37,969$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$53,676$51,301
  Retail Trade$29,868$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$45,769$43,256
  Utilities$77,917$77,546
  Information$52,813$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$68,125$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$34,375$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$53,750$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$36,667$30,687
  Educational Services$57,000$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$38,155$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$16,354$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$14,375$18,154
  Other Services$27,670$29,481
  Public Administration$68,125$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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The first time I saw Palmer was in 1974. It's grown up from the old days of farm country complete with 4-H clubs, fields of crops and livestock. Gone are most of the  More

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Over 18 years ago

The four months of cold and dark. Winter lasts about 8 months, but the real cold, dark lasts about 4 months. It is getting harder and harder to deal with as I get  More

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Over 18 years ago

I have lived in Palmer for 11 years. I love everything about it except about four months of the dark, cold winters. The people are  More

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