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United States / Kentucky / No Metro Area / Harlan County / Benham / Zip Codes
The job market in Benham, KY is not looking good with a future job growth rate of -49.86%, significantly lower than the US' 30.54%. The unemployment rate in Benham, KY is also higher at 9.8% compared to the US' 4.1%. This situation has been made worse due to the pandemic and has caused a struggle for many people living in Benham as they are unable to find sufficient employment opportunities.

The unemployment rate in Benham is 9.4% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Benham has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 0.1% over the past year.
- The average salary in Benham is $43,688.
- The median home cost in Benham is $55,300

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Benham? Construction, Extraction ($53,000)
- Worst paying jobs? Production ($12,045)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction ($53,000)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($9,107)
- Average Income of Residents in Benham ($18,849) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Benham (9.4) 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 Benham, Kentucky that match your qualifications.

     JobsBenham, KentuckyUnited States
  $18,849$37,638
  $43,688$69,021
  9.46
  -5.8%-6.2%
  10.0%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationBenham, KentuckyUnited States
  Management$18,036$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 $16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance $23,378
  Personal Care $15,351
  Sales, Related$21,750$33,178
  Office Admin, Support $35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$53,000$41,315
  Maintence, Repair $48,436
  Production$12,045$38,103
  Transportation $39,572
  Material Moving $25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryBenham, KentuckyUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting $31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$53,000$74,432
  Construction $44,287
  Manufacturing$12,045$51,585
  Wholesale Trade $51,301
  Retail Trade$18,438$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing $43,256
  Utilities $77,546
  Information $61,268
  Finance and Insurance$23,594$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 $30,687
  Educational Services $44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$31,667$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation $25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$9,107$18,154
  Other Services$31,607$29,481
  Public Administration $61,644
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