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The jobs outlook in Freeport, IL is unfortunately not very promising. The job growth rate is negative at -0.28%, compared to the national average of 30.54%. The unemployment rate in Freeport is 5.2%, which is higher than the national average of 4.1%. This indicates that there are likely fewer job opportunities available in Freeport than elsewhere in the US, so job seekers may want to look outside the city for employment prospects.

The unemployment rate in Freeport is 7.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Freeport has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 2.1% over the past year.
- The average salary in Freeport is $41,831.
- The median home cost in Freeport is $91,900

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Freeport? Legal ($99,700)
- Worst paying jobs? Farming, Fishing, Forestry ($13,750)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Transportation and Warehousing ($56,989)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($8,558)
- Average Income of Residents in Freeport ($26,321) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Freeport (7.9) 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 Freeport, Illinois that match your qualifications.

     JobsFreeport, IllinoisUnited States
  $26,321$37,638
  $41,831$69,021
  7.96
  -6.5%-6.2%
  30.5%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationFreeport, IllinoisUnited States
  Management$59,583$77,236
  Business, Financial$61,500$68,299
  Computer, Math$84,306$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$49,583$86,023
  Sciences $66,034
  Social Service$39,938$44,925
  Legal$99,700$88,013
  Education$45,333$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$28,750$43,591
  Health Practitioners$39,901$75,327
  Health Technicians$36,974$41,524
  Healthcare Support$21,162$25,441
  Fire Fighters$25,052$35,516
  Law Enforcement $64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$20,543$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$21,494$23,378
  Personal Care$16,801$15,351
  Sales, Related$22,170$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$26,694$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$13,750$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$54,628$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$58,413$48,436
  Production$31,701$38,103
  Transportation$53,625$39,572
  Material Moving$24,583$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryFreeport, IllinoisUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$52,731$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$54,107$44,287
  Manufacturing$39,525$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$40,102$51,301
  Retail Trade$21,605$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$56,989$43,256
  Utilities $77,546
  Information$14,219$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$45,096$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$30,250$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$36,765$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$19,097$30,687
  Educational Services$39,018$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$28,897$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$8,558$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$20,164$18,154
  Other Services$30,094$29,481
  Public Administration$22,455$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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I bought a house here in 2018. It was the best decision of my life. My life is so much better. Freeport Is a great town. The best way to sum it up is, if the town from  More

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I've lived here since the mid 1970's and only moved away for a short time before returning. We love the fact Freeport is close to many great midwest attractions.  More

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Over 7 years ago

Freeport is a nice small city. Some people call it boring but I like quiet and peace. People seem to keep to themselves here in freeport and I don't mind that at all  More

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