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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 9.7% over the past year.
- The average salary in Sitka is $82,083.
- The median home cost in Sitka is $438,400

Job Helpful Resources

- 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 (  Unlock) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Sitka (  Unlock) is higher 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
    Unlock$37,638
    Unlock$69,021
    Unlock6
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  Average Salary by OccupationSitka, 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 IndustrySitka, 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  Unlock$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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Over 14 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 18 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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