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West Plains, MO is experiencing significant job growth with its 7.30% rate of increase in employment opportunities, which is higher than the US average of 30.54%. The unemployment rate in West Plains is also lower than the nationwide average at 4.8%, making it a great place to find jobs and build a career. With such an encouraging outlook, West Plains is an excellent choice for anyone looking to start or build upon their professional path.

The unemployment rate in West Plains is 5.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in West Plains has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 1.8% over the past year.
- The average salary in West Plains is $38,408.
- The median home cost in West Plains is $179,100

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in West_Plains? Architecture, Engineering ($81,406)
- Worst paying jobs? Cleaning, Maintenance ($2,499)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Wholesale Trade ($120,625)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($8,293)
- Average Income of Residents in West_Plains ($21,371) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in West_Plains (5) 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 West_Plains, Missouri that match your qualifications.

     JobsWest Plains, MissouriUnited States
  $21,371$37,638
  $38,408$69,021
  56
  -4.0%-6.2%
  19.8%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationWest Plains, MissouriUnited States
  Management$55,074$77,236
  Business, Financial$70,950$68,299
  Computer, Math $87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$81,406$86,023
  Sciences $66,034
  Social Service$35,253$44,925
  Legal$28,822$88,013
  Education$39,519$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$12,236$43,591
  Health Practitioners$59,250$75,327
  Health Technicians$45,523$41,524
  Healthcare Support$11,190$25,441
  Fire Fighters$31,297$35,516
  Law Enforcement$53,162$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$8,750$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$2,499$23,378
  Personal Care$14,197$15,351
  Sales, Related$27,288$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$18,457$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$36,856$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$20,385$48,436
  Production$21,406$38,103
  Transportation$26,875$39,572
  Material Moving$31,429$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryWest Plains, MissouriUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting $31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$35,833$44,287
  Manufacturing$21,302$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$120,625$51,301
  Retail Trade$24,671$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$40,744$43,256
  Utilities$27,589$77,546
  Information $61,268
  Finance and Insurance$41,438$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$51,098$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$34,830$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$33,125$30,687
  Educational Services$34,393$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$36,936$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$9,191$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$8,293$18,154
  Other Services$9,761$29,481
  Public Administration$46,161$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Over 11 years ago

Nice place to live, though jobs are hard to come by (have to know someone). Relocated here 2 1/2 years ago, still haven't gotten a good paying job. Cost of living is low  More

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Over 14 years ago

I'm thinking of moving to West Plains Missouri. I currently live in California and have a possible job opportunity teaching at the college in West Plains. I believe I'd  More

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Over 15 years ago

We choose to live in Alton, MO because of the air quality of 75% The reason AQ in West Plains, MO is only 43 % A company there makes charcoal and a very big  More

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