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Ketchikan, AK is experiencing positive job growth with a projected increase of 2.10% over the next year. This is much lower than the US average of 30.54%, but is still an encouraging sign for those looking to move to or stay in Ketchikan. The unemployment rate in Ketchikan is 6.3%, slightly higher than the US average of 4.1%. Despite this, Ketchikan offers many opportunities for employment and career growth, making it a great place for professionals who are looking for jobs in their field.

The unemployment rate in Ketchikan is 8.8% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Ketchikan has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 0.4% over the past year.
- The average salary in Ketchikan is $68,125.
- The median home cost in Ketchikan is $379,900

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Ketchikan? Health Practitioners ($88,125)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($23,214)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($83,125)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Administrative and Support and Waste Services ($22,333)
- Average Income of Residents in Ketchikan ($37,110) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Ketchikan (8.8) 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 Ketchikan. 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 Ketchikan, Alaska that match your qualifications.

     JobsKetchikan, AlaskaUnited States
  $37,110$37,638
  $68,125$69,021
  8.86
  -11.2%-6.2%
  25.0%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationKetchikan, AlaskaUnited States
  Management$61,250$77,236
  Business, Financial$54,286$68,299
  Computer, Math$68,750$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$85,625$86,023
  Sciences$47,750$66,034
  Social Service$44,813$44,925
  Legal $88,013
  Education$61,771$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$32,222$43,591
  Health Practitioners$88,125$75,327
  Health Technicians$86,250$41,524
  Healthcare Support$36,364$25,441
  Fire Fighters$53,750$35,516
  Law Enforcement$83,393$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$23,633$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$31,509$23,378
  Personal Care$23,214$15,351
  Sales, Related$30,985$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$37,250$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$40,417$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$54,286$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$52,917$48,436
  Production$46,786$38,103
  Transportation$51,319$39,572
  Material Moving$35,417$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryKetchikan, AlaskaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$38,250$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$61,563$74,432
  Construction$52,679$44,287
  Manufacturing$52,941$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$72,500$51,301
  Retail Trade$28,611$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$51,538$43,256
  Utilities$83,125$77,546
  Information$41,667$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$42,083$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$54,531$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$83,125$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$22,333$30,687
  Educational Services$52,438$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$43,779$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$26,429$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$24,429$18,154
  Other Services$45,357$29,481
  Public Administration$55,801$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Am from Astoria, Oregon, just south a bit from Ketchikan. Appreciate this beautiful space above every other place! Cheers to everyone this Holiday  More

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It's been nine years since anyone gave a review for Ketchikan so I thought I'd give one. I do not live there, however, I nearly relocated there when I was interviewing  More

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Over 15 years ago

There are many things to do here however there is a large alcohol problem and the drugs are growing. For families who stay connected and are not afraid of the rain,  More

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