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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 11.2% 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 (  Unlock) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Ketchikan (  Unlock) 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
    Unlock$37,638
    Unlock$69,021
    Unlock6
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  Average Salary by OccupationKetchikan, AlaskaUnited States
  Management  Unlock$77,236
  Business, Financial  Unlock$68,299
  Computer, Math  Unlock$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering  Unlock$86,023
  Sciences  Unlock$66,034
  Social Service  Unlock$44,925
  Legal  Unlock$88,013
  Education  Unlock$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment  Unlock$43,591
  Health Practitioners  Unlock$75,327
  Health Technicians  Unlock$41,524
  Healthcare Support  Unlock$25,441
  Fire Fighters  Unlock$35,516
  Law Enforcement  Unlock$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving  Unlock$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance  Unlock$23,378
  Personal Care  Unlock$15,351
  Sales, Related  Unlock$33,178
  Office Admin, Support  Unlock$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry  Unlock$25,716
  Construction, Extraction  Unlock$41,315
  Maintence, Repair  Unlock$48,436
  Production  Unlock$38,103
  Transportation  Unlock$39,572
  Material Moving  Unlock$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryKetchikan, AlaskaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting  Unlock$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction  Unlock$74,432
  Construction  Unlock$44,287
  Manufacturing  Unlock$51,585
  Wholesale Trade  Unlock$51,301
  Retail Trade  Unlock$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing  Unlock$43,256
  Utilities  Unlock$77,546
  Information  Unlock$61,268
  Finance and Insurance  Unlock$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing  Unlock$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services  Unlock$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services  Unlock$30,687
  Educational Services  Unlock$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance  Unlock$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation  Unlock$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services  Unlock$18,154
  Other Services  Unlock$29,481
  Public Administration  Unlock$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 16 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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