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Rocky Mount, NC is projected to experience a slow but steady growth in jobs over the next few years. The projected job growth of 1.04% is lower than the US average of 30.54%, and the unemployment rate in Rocky Mount stands at 8.5%, which is also higher than the US average of 4.1%. Despite this, rocky mount still offers opportunities for those looking for employment and has a diverse range of industries with potential for job seekers.

The unemployment rate in Rocky Mount is 8.4% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Rocky Mount has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 1.1% over the past year.
- The average salary in Rocky Mount is $46,396.
- The median home cost in Rocky Mount is $174,300

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Rocky_Mount? Health Practitioners ($75,344)
- Worst paying jobs? Farming, Fishing, Forestry ($13,125)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($91,250)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($3,750)
- Average Income of Residents in Rocky_Mount ($26,416) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Rocky_Mount (8.4) 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 Rocky_Mount, North Carolina that match your qualifications.

     JobsRocky Mount, North CarolinaUnited States
  $26,416$37,638
  $46,396$69,021
  8.46
  -6.9%-6.2%
  17.3%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationRocky Mount, North CarolinaUnited States
  Management$45,872$77,236
  Business, Financial$53,491$68,299
  Computer, Math$63,819$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$72,857$86,023
  Sciences$54,755$66,034
  Social Service$31,213$44,925
  Legal$66,393$88,013
  Education$30,023$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$38,207$43,591
  Health Practitioners$75,344$75,327
  Health Technicians$34,146$41,524
  Healthcare Support$26,107$25,441
  Fire Fighters$37,614$35,516
  Law Enforcement$46,954$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$13,699$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$17,263$23,378
  Personal Care$18,067$15,351
  Sales, Related$19,939$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$30,337$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$13,125$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$38,950$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$51,037$48,436
  Production$37,170$38,103
  Transportation$34,394$39,572
  Material Moving$25,332$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryRocky Mount, North CarolinaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$14,028$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$37,598$44,287
  Manufacturing$45,145$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$32,024$51,301
  Retail Trade$22,000$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$35,304$43,256
  Utilities$91,250$77,546
  Information$22,472$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$51,500$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$21,540$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$61,143$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$22,344$30,687
  Educational Services$28,068$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$30,743$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$3,750$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$19,473$18,154
  Other Services$26,528$29,481
  Public Administration$47,687$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Over 4 years ago

Anarchy. Not a good place to live. People drag race up and down the roads at all hours when elderly relatives and neighbors are trying to sleep, and the police here do  More

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Okay, I'm writing this review because I use this site a lot. I think there's some mis-information about Rocky Mount here. Truth be made known, it is neither as good, nor  More

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Over 13 years ago

I move from Washington DC to rocky mount nc nov2008 and I sold my home in Dc and brought a home in rockymount cash money.But Know ready to leave should I hold on to this  More

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