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Sitka, AK is a small town with a population of around 9,000 people. Despite its small size, it is experiencing steady job growth with an estimated 3.04% growth rate in the near future. This number is lower than the 30.54% national job growth rate, but this can be attributed to Sitka's small population and the fact that it is located in Alaska, a state with more rural areas than urban ones. The unemployment rate in Sitka is also lower than the US average at 4.1%. With this positive job growth and low unemployment rate, Sitka appears to be a good place to live and work for those looking for employment opportunities in a rural setting.

The unemployment rate in Sitka is 5.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Sitka has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 0.1% over the past year.
- The average salary in Sitka is $82,083.
- The median home cost in Sitka is $438,400

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- Best paying jobs in Sitka? Health Practitioners ($94,313)
- Worst paying jobs? Arts, Entertainment ($14,074)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Information ($66,250)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Manufacturing ($27,222)
- Average Income of Residents in Sitka ($39,792) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Sitka (5.6) is lower than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

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Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Sitka, Alaska that match your qualifications.

     JobsSitka, AlaskaUnited States
  $39,792$37,638
  $82,083$69,021
  5.66
  -9.7%-6.2%
  16.3%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationSitka, AlaskaUnited States
  Management$66,583$77,236
  Business, Financial$61,630$68,299
  Computer, Math$68,750$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$77,083$86,023
  Sciences$64,773$66,034
  Social Service$37,813$44,925
  Legal$45,978$88,013
  Education$66,528$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$14,074$43,591
  Health Practitioners$94,313$75,327
  Health Technicians$51,375$41,524
  Healthcare Support$38,906$25,441
  Fire Fighters$48,875$35,516
  Law Enforcement$53,571$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$35,697$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$30,000$23,378
  Personal Care$30,074$15,351
  Sales, Related$32,870$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$41,750$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$30,406$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$36,500$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$54,000$48,436
  Production$34,583$38,103
  Transportation$54,375$39,572
  Material Moving$28,235$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustrySitka, AlaskaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$31,847$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$64,861$74,432
  Construction$30,625$44,287
  Manufacturing$27,222$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$50,313$51,301
  Retail Trade$30,000$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$46,250$43,256
  Utilities$51,875$77,546
  Information$66,250$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$48,750$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$33,571$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$41,250$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$65,938$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$33,490$30,687
  Educational Services$66,250$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$52,143$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$42,788$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$32,560$18,154
  Other Services$36,393$29,481
  Public Administration$60,815$61,644
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Over 13 years ago

Sitka is a stunning place that, depending on your definition, can be quite sunny. Sitka had 260 days of sun in 2010 and 228 in 2009 if you count any day the sun comes  More

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Over 17 years ago

I've lived in the three largest communities in SE Alaska for over 25 years and Sitka is by far the best. It is known as the emerald of  More

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Sitka has got to be one of the most beautiful places on earth when the skies clear of rain and clouds... If you yearn for a remote island community with plenty of  More

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