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The job market in Colchester, CT is booming, with a projected growth rate of 23.42 percent over the next 10 years. This is significantly higher than the national average of 30.54 percent. The unemployment rate in Colchester is also lower than the US average, standing at 3.8 percent compared to 4.1 percent nationwide. With such attractive job prospects in Colchester, many people are looking for work opportunities in this town. There are already plenty of jobs available across various industries, and with the projected growth rate it looks like there will be even more available in the future for those seeking a career in Connecticut's sixth largest community.

The unemployment rate in Colchester is 6.8% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Colchester has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 0.3% over the past year.
- The average salary in Colchester is $104,527.
- The median home cost in Colchester is $347,700

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Colchester? Arts, Entertainment ($125,536)
- Worst paying jobs? Food Prep, Serving ($16,290)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($125,163)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($17,656)
- Average Income of Residents in Colchester ($48,144) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Colchester (6.8) 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 Colchester, Connecticut that match your qualifications.

     JobsColchester, ConnecticutUnited States
  $48,144$37,638
  $104,527$69,021
  6.86
  -6.0%-6.2%
  30.3%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationColchester, ConnecticutUnited States
  Management$105,735$77,236
  Business, Financial$98,250$68,299
  Computer, Math$90,227$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$87,708$86,023
  Sciences$89,141$66,034
  Social Service$56,964$44,925
  Legal$52,061$88,013
  Education$58,464$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$125,536$43,591
  Health Practitioners$83,272$75,327
  Health Technicians$46,900$41,524
  Healthcare Support$28,871$25,441
  Fire Fighters$48,264$35,516
  Law Enforcement$76,125$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$16,290$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$30,640$23,378
  Personal Care$31,218$15,351
  Sales, Related$50,439$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$38,571$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$64,315$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$71,625$48,436
  Production$54,674$38,103
  Transportation$71,510$39,572
  Material Moving$40,227$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryColchester, ConnecticutUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting $31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$62,581$44,287
  Manufacturing$76,023$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$93,403$51,301
  Retail Trade$32,222$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$70,156$43,256
  Utilities$125,163$77,546
  Information$71,823$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$99,021$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$59,205$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$67,368$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$31,552$30,687
  Educational Services$59,625$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$56,161$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$29,125$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$17,656$18,154
  Other Services$20,353$29,481
  Public Administration$71,963$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Over 9 years ago

I vote that we nickname colchester coolchester  More

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Over 15 years ago

Colchester to me is a perfect place to live. Although it is about a 30 minute drive to most stores, it has a lot to offer, and especially if you have children. There is  More

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Colchester is located in the south-central portion of Connecticut about 30 minutes east of the capital of Hartford. Our downtown area is situated around a large town  More

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