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Fort Payne, AL is seeing a positive shift in the job market. The future job growth is estimated to be 20.44%, which is higher than the US average of 30.54%. Additionally, the unemployment rate in Fort Payne is 4.6%, which is lower than the national rate of 4.1%. This data indicates that Fort Payne's job market is strong and that it continues to provide opportunities for individuals looking for employment.

The unemployment rate in Fort Payne is 2.3% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Fort Payne has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 3.1% over the past year.
- The average salary in Fort Payne is $44,330.
- The median home cost in Fort Payne is $170,100

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Fort_Payne? Architecture, Engineering ($102,656)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($13,992)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($107,656)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($15,735)
- Average Income of Residents in Fort_Payne ($25,767) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Fort_Payne (2.3) 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 Fort_Payne. 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 Fort_Payne, Alabama that match your qualifications.

     JobsFort Payne, AlabamaUnited States
  $25,767$37,638
  $44,330$69,021
  2.36
  -3.1%-6.2%
  36.5%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationFort Payne, AlabamaUnited States
  Management$52,260$77,236
  Business, Financial$93,274$68,299
  Computer, Math$14,107$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$102,656$86,023
  Sciences $66,034
  Social Service$29,754$44,925
  Legal$36,000$88,013
  Education$42,760$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$25,938$43,591
  Health Practitioners$53,650$75,327
  Health Technicians$50,929$41,524
  Healthcare Support$20,394$25,441
  Fire Fighters $35,516
  Law Enforcement$55,337$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$15,404$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$23,902$23,378
  Personal Care$13,992$15,351
  Sales, Related$24,167$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$35,809$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$23,205$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$25,500$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$29,385$48,436
  Production$38,830$38,103
  Transportation$37,361$39,572
  Material Moving$19,091$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryFort Payne, AlabamaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$22,580$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$25,306$44,287
  Manufacturing$42,833$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$51,250$51,301
  Retail Trade$26,212$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$36,250$43,256
  Utilities$53,833$77,546
  Information$27,353$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$38,750$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$27,399$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$36,250$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$18,125$30,687
  Educational Services$46,821$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$22,074$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$107,656$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$15,735$18,154
  Other Services$28,281$29,481
  Public Administration$35,714$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Over 10 years ago

Slow paced, pretty topography, close to  More

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Over 11 years ago

great place to live. people are friendly once they get to know you. very tight knit community. low crime, great weather. no employment. awesome beauty! relocated from  More

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