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Elgin, IL is a city with promising job growth in the future, with an estimated 17.70% growth rate compared to the US average of 30.54%. The unemployment rate in Elgin is 5.3%, slightly higher than the national average of 4.1%, but still lower than many other cities. This indicates that there are plenty of opportunities available for those interested in working or starting a business in Elgin. With its strong job growth outlook and relatively low unemployment rate, Elgin looks to be an attractive option for those seeking employment or business prospects.

The unemployment rate in Elgin is 9.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Elgin has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 9.1% over the past year.
- The average salary in Elgin is $79,757.
- The median home cost in Elgin is $264,200

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Elgin? Legal ($156,023)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($14,291)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Public Administration ($64,896)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($19,868)
- Average Income of Residents in Elgin (  Unlock) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Elgin (  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 Elgin, Illinois that match your qualifications.

     JobsElgin, IllinoisUnited States
    Unlock$37,638
    Unlock$69,021
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  Average Salary by OccupationElgin, IllinoisUnited 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 IndustryElgin, IllinoisUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting  Unlock$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $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
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When I first moved to Elgin 2 years ago I did not like it. I lived in a mobile home park near the river and highway 90 in a senior community that over prices it's lot  More

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Hi, as a way of updating the post for Elgin and providing a rebuttal for some of the negative reviews, I've decided to post on this board. I've lived in Elgin since  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Elgin my whole life and it is very sad to read these comments about my town.... I'm a senior at South Elgin High School and I will be graduating this  More

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