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Waco, TX is a great place to find work. With a job growth rate of 28.24%, there are plenty of opportunities to find meaningful employment in the area. The unemployment rate in Waco is 4.1%, which is on par with the US average, and the job growth rate is slightly lower than the US average at 30.54%. Despite this slight difference, Waco still provides an excellent environment for career development and growth. With its strong economic base and diverse job options, there are plenty of opportunities to be found in Waco for those who are looking for a new job or a career change.

The unemployment rate in Waco is 6.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Waco has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 1.1% over the past year.
- The average salary in Waco is $42,687.
- The median home cost in Waco is $208,800

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Waco? Architecture, Engineering ($89,878)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($9,725)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services ($52,080)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($15,293)
- Average Income of Residents in Waco ($24,451) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Waco (6.6) 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 Waco. 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 Waco, Texas that match your qualifications.

     JobsWaco, TexasUnited States
  $24,451$37,638
  $42,687$69,021
  6.66
  -2.0%-6.2%
  38.3%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationWaco, TexasUnited States
  Management$51,808$77,236
  Business, Financial$52,089$68,299
  Computer, Math$55,404$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$89,878$86,023
  Sciences$32,066$66,034
  Social Service$32,287$44,925
  Legal$66,563$88,013
  Education$29,915$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$31,514$43,591
  Health Practitioners$70,809$75,327
  Health Technicians$40,825$41,524
  Healthcare Support$23,518$25,441
  Fire Fighters$20,909$35,516
  Law Enforcement$43,681$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$13,747$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$20,492$23,378
  Personal Care$9,725$15,351
  Sales, Related$18,971$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$24,375$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$21,630$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$30,302$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$36,755$48,436
  Production$28,548$38,103
  Transportation$36,182$39,572
  Material Moving$26,262$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryWaco, TexasUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$22,149$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$31,159$74,432
  Construction$31,337$44,287
  Manufacturing$37,475$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$34,905$51,301
  Retail Trade$20,534$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$33,342$43,256
  Utilities$47,000$77,546
  Information$24,973$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$41,300$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$37,576$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$52,080$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$19,107$30,687
  Educational Services$28,361$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$31,893$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$16,308$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$15,293$18,154
  Other Services$25,670$29,481
  Public Administration$51,193$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Over 3 years ago

This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic.  More

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Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of  More

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i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased  More

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