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The job market in Wharton, TX is projected to grow at 10.80% over the next decade. This rate is lower than the expected 30.54% growth of jobs seen in the US as a whole. While the unemployment rate in Wharton, TX currently sits at 4.8%, it is still slightly higher than the national average of 4.1%. Despite this, Wharton offers plenty of opportunity for those looking for employment, and with a predicted increase in job growth over time, it may be an attractive option for many people seeking stable work.

The unemployment rate in Wharton is 7.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Wharton has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 2.0% over the past year.
- The average salary in Wharton is $42,555.
- The median home cost in Wharton is $175,900

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Wharton? Health Technicians ($68,292)
- Worst paying jobs? Fire Fighters ($2,499)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services ($75,440)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($2,653)
- Average Income of Residents in Wharton ($22,431) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Wharton (7.1) 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 Wharton. 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 Wharton, Texas that match your qualifications.

     JobsWharton, TexasUnited States
  $22,431$37,638
  $42,555$69,021
  7.16
  -4.8%-6.2%
  26.6%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationWharton, TexasUnited States
  Management$34,792$77,236
  Business, Financial $68,299
  Computer, Math $87,306
  Architecture, Engineering $86,023
  Sciences $66,034
  Social Service$18,750$44,925
  Legal $88,013
  Education$23,533$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment $43,591
  Health Practitioners $75,327
  Health Technicians$68,292$41,524
  Healthcare Support$24,631$25,441
  Fire Fighters$2,499$35,516
  Law Enforcement $64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$12,882$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$12,866$23,378
  Personal Care$10,595$15,351
  Sales, Related$15,034$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$34,740$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$20,329$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$36,319$41,315
  Maintence, Repair $48,436
  Production$35,820$38,103
  Transportation$43,731$39,572
  Material Moving$17,165$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryWharton, TexasUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$20,329$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$50,000$44,287
  Manufacturing$36,217$51,585
  Wholesale Trade $51,301
  Retail Trade$20,968$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$32,150$43,256
  Utilities $77,546
  Information$10,069$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$40,323$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$36,346$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$75,440$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services $30,687
  Educational Services$23,587$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$33,156$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$2,653$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$7,419$18,154
  Other Services$25,391$29,481
  Public Administration$40,376$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Over 10 years ago

Way to hot and humid in the summer. Wonderful in te winter  More

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Over 15 years ago

my husband has a chance to come to wadsworth and work at stp, i am hoping to come with him, we live in a small town in georgia ( byron},i love small towns. hope to be  More

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