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The job market in Rock Island, IL is growing at a rate of 5.80%, which is significantly lower than the US rate of 30.54%. However, despite this lower growth rate, the unemployment rate in Rock Island, IL is actually slightly lower than the national average at 4.6%. This indicates that there are still plenty of opportunities for job seekers in Rock Island, IL and that it remains a viable option for those looking to enter the workforce. With its relatively low unemployment rate and potential for growth, Rock Island, IL provides a promising outlook for those seeking new employment opportunities.

The unemployment rate in Rock Island is 6.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Rock Island has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 2.5% over the past year.
- The average salary in Rock Island is $50,965.
- The median home cost in Rock Island is $112,200

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Rock_Island? Legal ($155,625)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($7,137)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Public Administration ($62,031)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($10,266)
- Average Income of Residents in Rock_Island ($27,606) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Rock_Island (6.6) 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 Rock_Island, Illinois that match your qualifications.

     JobsRock Island, IllinoisUnited States
  $27,606$37,638
  $50,965$69,021
  6.66
  -7.7%-6.2%
  25.7%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationRock Island, IllinoisUnited States
  Management$54,443$77,236
  Business, Financial$53,333$68,299
  Computer, Math$76,066$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$44,191$86,023
  Sciences$28,750$66,034
  Social Service$47,381$44,925
  Legal$155,625$88,013
  Education$39,940$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$38,400$43,591
  Health Practitioners$58,681$75,327
  Health Technicians$38,075$41,524
  Healthcare Support$20,553$25,441
  Fire Fighters$25,563$35,516
  Law Enforcement$60,938$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$11,051$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$21,719$23,378
  Personal Care$7,137$15,351
  Sales, Related$25,266$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$31,115$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$70,093$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$44,775$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$53,169$48,436
  Production$37,841$38,103
  Transportation$40,972$39,572
  Material Moving$29,381$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryRock Island, IllinoisUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$47,232$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$44,492$44,287
  Manufacturing$40,682$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$38,311$51,301
  Retail Trade$25,556$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$39,335$43,256
  Utilities$42,500$77,546
  Information$21,458$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$44,073$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$43,875$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$42,250$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$28,446$30,687
  Educational Services$13,682$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$32,657$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$10,266$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$11,592$18,154
  Other Services$28,917$29,481
  Public Administration$62,031$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Over 16 years ago

Pros: 1. Extremely low cost of living 2. Affordable place to live Cons: 1. High crime rate 2. Poor school system 3. Not much to  More

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Rock Island has a varied background and contains many cultural and historic areas. It has been improving its school system and is in a metropolitan area which contains  More

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Over 18 years ago

I just moved here for work one year ago. Moving from San Francisco here was a shock but ultimatelly good. The community is a typical midwestern small town. It is part  More

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