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The job market in Decatur, IL is steadily growing at a rate of 1.74%, which is lower than the US average of 30.54%. Unemployment in Decatur is also slightly higher than the US rate, coming in at 5.5% compared to 4.1% nationally. Despite the lower job growth and higher unemployment rate, there are still opportunities for employment in the area due to its close proximity to larger cities such as Springfield and Bloomington. With continued investment and development, Decatur could become an attractive destination for job seekers from outside the area.

The unemployment rate in Decatur is 10.3% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Decatur has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 8.2% over the past year.
- The average salary in Decatur is $45,111.
- The median home cost in Decatur is $83,400

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Decatur? Law Enforcement ($77,760)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($12,082)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Public Administration ($67,545)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($11,391)
- Average Income of Residents in Decatur (  Unlock) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Decatur (  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 Decatur. 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 Decatur, Illinois that match your qualifications.

     JobsDecatur, IllinoisUnited States
    Unlock$37,638
    Unlock$69,021
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  Average Salary by OccupationDecatur, 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 IndustryDecatur, 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  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
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I was sent here by the company I worked for in the '90's and was not initially impressed with midwest living. However, over the years I got used to living in the "Pride  More

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I grew up in Decatur and I still have family there, but it depresses me to see what it has become. It has a high unemployment rate, many business have closed or are run  More

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Over 14 years ago

If you enjoy drinking & driving, Decatur's fifteen drive-thru liquor windows, three times the # of drive-thru's than the ten largest cities in Illinois, COMBINED, will  More

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