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The job situation in Metropolis, IL is not looking good. The future job growth rate for the city has decreased by 3.64%, whereas the US future job growth rate is increasing at 30.54%. Unfortunately, the unemployment rate in Metropolis, IL is 5.9%, which is higher than the national average of 4.1%. These figures indicate that jobs in the city are becoming harder to find and competition is getting tougher as more people search for employment.

The unemployment rate in Metropolis is 6.4% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Metropolis has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 0.3% over the past year.
- The average salary in Metropolis is $45,833.
- The median home cost in Metropolis is $84,900

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Metropolis? Architecture, Engineering ($93,325)
- Worst paying jobs? Cleaning, Maintenance ($6,087)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($122,250)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($16,399)
- Average Income of Residents in Metropolis ($23,718) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Metropolis (6.4) is higher 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 Metropolis. 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 Metropolis, Illinois that match your qualifications.

     JobsMetropolis, IllinoisUnited States
  $23,718$37,638
  $45,833$69,021
  6.46
  -8.1%-6.2%
  14.1%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationMetropolis, IllinoisUnited States
  Management$43,750$77,236
  Business, Financial$89,313$68,299
  Computer, Math $87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$93,325$86,023
  Sciences $66,034
  Social Service$37,946$44,925
  Legal $88,013
  Education$36,985$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment $43,591
  Health Practitioners $75,327
  Health Technicians $41,524
  Healthcare Support$26,667$25,441
  Fire Fighters$67,115$35,516
  Law Enforcement$61,111$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$17,868$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$6,087$23,378
  Personal Care$18,264$15,351
  Sales, Related$19,318$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$24,425$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$43,472$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$26,250$48,436
  Production$26,193$38,103
  Transportation$48,750$39,572
  Material Moving$54,000$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryMetropolis, IllinoisUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$33,889$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$44,583$44,287
  Manufacturing$56,250$51,585
  Wholesale Trade $51,301
  Retail Trade$19,261$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$63,375$43,256
  Utilities$122,250$77,546
  Information$32,679$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$35,568$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing $46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$53,750$30,687
  Educational Services$24,375$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$30,000$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$23,022$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$16,399$18,154
  Other Services$25,875$29,481
  Public Administration$55,573$61,644
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Over 14 years ago

Metropolis is a good place to raise a family and to retire in. Excellant hospitals within easy reach etc. Excellant schools and a low crime  More

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