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The jobs situation in Whittier, AK is not looking great. According to the numbers, future job growth is projected to be -4.26% compared to the US projection of 30.54%. This outlook is compounded by an unemployment rate of 8.8% in Whittier, AK while the US unemployment rate stands at 4.1%. This paints a bleak picture for those seeking employment in Whittier, AK and suggests that job prospects are likely to be quite limited.

The unemployment rate in Whittier is 10.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Whittier has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 0.1% over the past year.
- The average salary in Whittier is $49,583.
- The median home cost in Whittier is $113,800

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Whittier? Management ($91,875)
- Worst paying jobs? Cleaning, Maintenance ($9,375)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Public Administration ($70,625)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Retail Trade ($14,375)
- Average Income of Residents in Whittier ($27,396) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Whittier (10) 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 Whittier. 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 Whittier, Alaska that match your qualifications.

     JobsWhittier, AlaskaUnited States
  $27,396$37,638
  $49,583$69,021
  106
  -9.3%-6.2%
  20.1%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationWhittier, AlaskaUnited States
  Management$91,875$77,236
  Business, Financial $68,299
  Computer, Math $87,306
  Architecture, Engineering $86,023
  Sciences $66,034
  Social Service $44,925
  Legal $88,013
  Education $44,678
  Arts, Entertainment $43,591
  Health Practitioners $75,327
  Health Technicians $41,524
  Healthcare Support $25,441
  Fire Fighters $35,516
  Law Enforcement $64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$23,750$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$9,375$23,378
  Personal Care $15,351
  Sales, Related$22,917$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$40,000$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$29,167$41,315
  Maintence, Repair $48,436
  Production $38,103
  Transportation$78,750$39,572
  Material Moving $25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryWhittier, AlaskaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting $31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$29,167$44,287
  Manufacturing$66,250$51,585
  Wholesale Trade $51,301
  Retail Trade$14,375$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$66,250$43,256
  Utilities $77,546
  Information $61,268
  Finance and Insurance $65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$25,833$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services $30,687
  Educational Services$47,500$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance $40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation $25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$18,750$18,154
  Other Services$53,750$29,481
  Public Administration$70,625$61,644
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Over 17 years ago

Lived in Whittier about thirty years ago; it hasn't changed much since. It was originally developed by the military on a fiord of Prince William Sound with only a few  More

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