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Paragould, AR is an excellent place to find a job as the future job growth is expected to be significantly higher than the US average. The unemployment rate in Paragould is 3.3%, which is much lower than the national average of 4.1%, indicating that there are plenty of jobs available for those who are looking for them. This positive outlook on job growth combined with a low unemployment rate makes Paragould an attractive destination for those seeking employment opportunities.

The unemployment rate in Paragould is 4.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Paragould has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 0.9% over the past year.
- The average salary in Paragould is $49,977.
- The median home cost in Paragould is $160,100

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Paragould? Health Practitioners ($67,596)
- Worst paying jobs? Food Prep, Serving ($12,257)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($64,792)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($11,236)
- Average Income of Residents in Paragould ($23,674) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Paragould (4.7) is lower 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 Paragould, Arkansas that match your qualifications.

     JobsParagould, ArkansasUnited States
  $23,674$37,638
  $49,977$69,021
  4.76
  -5.5%-6.2%
  25.0%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationParagould, ArkansasUnited States
  Management$53,073$77,236
  Business, Financial$45,852$68,299
  Computer, Math$46,375$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering $86,023
  Sciences $66,034
  Social Service$54,038$44,925
  Legal $88,013
  Education$41,991$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$42,660$43,591
  Health Practitioners$67,596$75,327
  Health Technicians$41,161$41,524
  Healthcare Support$21,521$25,441
  Fire Fighters$44,038$35,516
  Law Enforcement$48,750$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$12,257$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$20,378$23,378
  Personal Care$18,068$15,351
  Sales, Related$23,464$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$30,375$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$34,453$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$34,462$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$31,871$48,436
  Production$43,347$38,103
  Transportation$39,321$39,572
  Material Moving$24,422$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryParagould, ArkansasUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$58,143$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$32,843$44,287
  Manufacturing$44,277$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$43,682$51,301
  Retail Trade$25,129$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$50,926$43,256
  Utilities$64,792$77,546
  Information$26,167$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$29,194$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$27,589$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$30,714$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$21,081$30,687
  Educational Services$42,086$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$27,782$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$37,411$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$11,236$18,154
  Other Services$32,069$29,481
  Public Administration$44,558$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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I moved here in March of 2023 and I love it! Coming from the east coast was a breath of fresh air to me. Everyone is so polite, and I have never seen so many people go  More

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Over 8 years ago

I was born and raised here in Paragould, AR and I have never really got to enjoy going to malls with families or nice resturants, nor do I ever remember having a lot of  More

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Over 14 years ago

Truth is YES you haveto have money or your poor in Paragould. Paragould doesnt have good paying jobs. Paragould has a really bad Meth problem way more than its fair  More

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