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In Montgomery, AL, job growth is projected to be 13.50% over the next 10 years. This is below the US average of 30.54%, but a positive trend nonetheless. Unemployment in Montgomery stands at 4.4%, slightly higher than the national average of 4.1%. The city offers great opportunities for businesses and workers alike to continue growing and developing in the coming years. Furthermore, with different industries and sectors that are seeing an increase each year, job seekers have plenty of options when it comes to finding employment in Montgomery.

The unemployment rate in Montgomery is 5.8% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Montgomery has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 3.9% over the past year.
- The average salary in Montgomery is $49,989.
- The median home cost in Montgomery is $126,700

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Montgomery? Legal ($86,842)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($14,803)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services ($64,283)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($17,079)
- Average Income of Residents in Montgomery ($29,038) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Montgomery (5.8) 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 Montgomery. 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 Montgomery, Alabama that match your qualifications.

     JobsMontgomery, AlabamaUnited States
  $29,038$37,638
  $49,989$69,021
  5.86
  -3.9%-6.2%
  30.3%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationMontgomery, AlabamaUnited States
  Management$65,178$77,236
  Business, Financial$52,731$68,299
  Computer, Math$79,939$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$73,618$86,023
  Sciences$54,899$66,034
  Social Service$44,149$44,925
  Legal$86,842$88,013
  Education$44,815$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$32,199$43,591
  Health Practitioners$56,102$75,327
  Health Technicians$36,942$41,524
  Healthcare Support$23,676$25,441
  Fire Fighters$25,034$35,516
  Law Enforcement$48,293$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$16,566$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$18,019$23,378
  Personal Care$14,803$15,351
  Sales, Related$19,859$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$28,279$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$31,618$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$31,078$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$43,205$48,436
  Production$32,418$38,103
  Transportation$35,850$39,572
  Material Moving$22,471$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryMontgomery, AlabamaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$44,800$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$34,284$44,287
  Manufacturing$39,328$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$47,475$51,301
  Retail Trade$21,158$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$34,056$43,256
  Utilities$55,000$77,546
  Information$39,688$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$45,201$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$37,406$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$64,283$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$20,632$30,687
  Educational Services$42,883$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$32,845$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$22,067$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$17,079$18,154
  Other Services$27,032$29,481
  Public Administration$50,299$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Over 3 years ago

Overall, I rate Montgomery as a decent city--not great but not awful. Before moving here in 1984, I lived in Houston, Texas, Little Rock, Arkansas, Tallahassee, Florida,  More

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Over 5 years ago

This city is too  More

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Let's see, something, anything, nice to say about this place. Well, the property taxes are low, as is the cost of living, BUT...that's because it's a sh!thole town and  More

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