Mobile, Alabama 

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The job market in Mobile, AL is projected to have an 11.48% growth rate over the next few years, which will bring many new job opportunities to the area. The unemployment rate in Mobile is 5.5%, slightly higher than the nationwide average of 4.1%. Many industries are expected to contribute to the job growth; these include technology, healthcare, and manufacturing. With this positive job outlook and a variety of industries, Mobile looks to be a great place for prospective job seekers seeking stable employment.

The unemployment rate in Mobile is 6.2% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)


YOU SHOULD KNOW

- That Job Growth in Mobile has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 1.5% over the past year.
- The average salary in Mobile is $44,780.
- The median home cost in Mobile is $176,000

JOB HELPFUL RESOURCES

- Best paying jobs in Mobile? Architecture, Engineering ($80,339)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($12,031)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction ($115,019)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($15,262)
- Average Income of Residents in Mobile ($28,905) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Mobile (6.2) 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 Mobile. 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 Mobile, Alabama that match your qualifications.

  EMPLOYMENT INFORMATIONMobile, AlabamaUnited States
  $28,905$37,638
  $44,780$69,021
  6.26
  -3.26%-6.18%
  27.17%33.51%
  AVERAGE SALARY BY OCCUPATIONMobile, AlabamaUnited States
  Management$57,682$77,236
  Business, Financial$52,425$68,299
  Computer, Math$66,712$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$80,339$86,023
  Sciences$64,514$66,034
  Social Service$39,696$44,925
  Legal$79,440$88,013
  Education$42,067$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$33,648$43,591
  Health Practitioners$67,773$75,327
  Health Technicians$39,287$41,524
  Healthcare Support$24,513$25,441
  Fire Fighters$27,370$35,516
  Law Enforcement$50,243$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$16,906$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$19,489$23,378
  Personal Care$12,031$15,351
  Sales, Related$26,102$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$29,027$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$36,118$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$40,382$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$40,014$48,436
  Production$36,647$38,103
  Transportation$32,109$39,572
  Material Moving$25,881$25,906
  AVERAGE SALARY BY INDUSTRYMobile, AlabamaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$35,548$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$115,019$74,432
  Construction$39,931$44,287
  Manufacturing$50,158$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$48,372$51,301
  Retail Trade$23,146$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$38,079$43,256
  Utilities$68,622$77,546
  Information$36,515$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$55,608$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$38,758$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$54,891$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$110,833$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$24,493$30,687
  Educational Services$42,416$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$34,135$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$15,262$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$18,932$18,154
  Other Services$26,554$29,481
  Public Administration$48,817$61,644
UNEMPLOYMENT BY YEAR (Years 1990 to 2021)

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Reviews for Mobile    37 Reviews
Gross pass - 10/11/2021
Avoid at all costs weak job market bad schools discrimnation of disabled in workplace and schools , I have lived here most of my life and have been trying to get out... Read More

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High vehicular deaths, very low pay, no sense!!!! - 9/6/2021
someone freshly graduated from high school with no work experience can pick up a serving job and make more hourly than someone who works in an entry level healthcare... Read More

This is one weird City - 9/5/2021
I lived in that City for almost 12 years I have nothing good to say about it I have nothing bad to say about it People especially the cops some cricket wrong doing... Read More


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