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The job market in Decatur, AL is projected to grow by 13.08%. This is lower than the national average of 30.54%, though unemployment in both Decatur and throughout the US remains low at 4.1%. Despite the lower job growth, a variety of jobs remain available throughout Decatur, ranging from traditional office positions to opportunities in a variety of industries such as manufacturing and healthcare. The growing population in Decatur means that there are more businesses opening up and more job opportunities will become available in the future.

The unemployment rate in Decatur is 3.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Decatur has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 2.4% over the past year.
- The average salary in Decatur is $52,539.
- The median home cost in Decatur is $187,800

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Decatur? Architecture, Engineering ($90,645)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($9,733)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services ($66,985)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($15,730)
- Average Income of Residents in Decatur ($31,010) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Decatur (3) is lower 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 Decatur. 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 Decatur, Alabama that match your qualifications.

     JobsDecatur, AlabamaUnited States
  $31,010$37,638
  $52,539$69,021
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  -0.9%-6.2%
  32.5%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationDecatur, AlabamaUnited States
  Management$59,612$77,236
  Business, Financial$40,921$68,299
  Computer, Math$56,793$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$90,645$86,023
  Sciences$53,917$66,034
  Social Service$39,861$44,925
  Legal$85,100$88,013
  Education$44,489$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$31,389$43,591
  Health Practitioners$63,512$75,327
  Health Technicians$33,884$41,524
  Healthcare Support$19,435$25,441
  Fire Fighters$34,808$35,516
  Law Enforcement$53,932$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$16,003$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$22,141$23,378
  Personal Care$9,733$15,351
  Sales, Related$26,693$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$31,155$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$35,429$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$47,183$48,436
  Production$33,723$38,103
  Transportation$26,815$39,572
  Material Moving$29,816$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryDecatur, AlabamaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$40,471$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$36,266$44,287
  Manufacturing$43,605$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$55,241$51,301
  Retail Trade$21,292$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$53,710$43,256
  Utilities$50,195$77,546
  Information$34,107$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$40,919$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$39,943$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$66,985$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$26,676$30,687
  Educational Services$32,900$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$28,580$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$20,486$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$15,730$18,154
  Other Services$24,803$29,481
  Public Administration$57,333$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Over 3 years ago

I moved to Decatur from Huntsville about 6 months ago. I love it! Traffic is mostly light, even at rush hour. You have enough shopping amenities here you rarely have to  More

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Over 3 years ago

I moved to Decatur three months ago from Huntsville and I am very satisfied with the city. Decatur boasts many amenities: on the river, surrounded on two sides by  More

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Over 5 years ago

I moved to Decatur from Huntsville a little over a year ago. I'm just not a big fan for a few reasons. #1 Brownsferry Nuclear Power Plant is exactly 10.43 miles from my  More

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