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Portage, IN is a great place to look for jobs. Despite the US job growth rate being higher, Portage's job growth rate is still quite high at 24.98%. In addition to this, the unemployment rate in Portage is lower than the US average with 4.0%, showing that there are plenty of job opportunities in this area. Whether you're looking for a new career or starting your first job, Portage has something for everyone.

The unemployment rate in Portage is 5.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Portage has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 1.2% over the past year.
- The average salary in Portage is $63,550.
- The median home cost in Portage is $241,600

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Portage? Architecture, Engineering ($89,063)
- Worst paying jobs? Food Prep, Serving ($13,064)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($83,980)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($13,947)
- Average Income of Residents in Portage ($29,202) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Portage (5.9) is lower 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 Portage. 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 Portage, Indiana that match your qualifications.

     JobsPortage, IndianaUnited States
  $29,202$37,638
  $63,550$69,021
  5.96
  -7.1%-6.2%
  28.9%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationPortage, IndianaUnited States
  Management$61,875$77,236
  Business, Financial$34,107$68,299
  Computer, Math$80,833$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$89,063$86,023
  Sciences$58,884$66,034
  Social Service$46,393$44,925
  Legal$53,482$88,013
  Education$46,651$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$28,106$43,591
  Health Practitioners$50,478$75,327
  Health Technicians$39,841$41,524
  Healthcare Support$26,647$25,441
  Fire Fighters$80,429$35,516
  Law Enforcement$47,853$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$13,064$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$26,354$23,378
  Personal Care$22,281$15,351
  Sales, Related$26,471$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$28,787$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$62,734$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$63,367$48,436
  Production$51,400$38,103
  Transportation$51,406$39,572
  Material Moving$32,837$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryPortage, IndianaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$68,277$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$44,716$44,287
  Manufacturing$60,528$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$46,842$51,301
  Retail Trade$26,150$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$52,470$43,256
  Utilities$83,980$77,546
  Information$57,865$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$47,986$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$40,833$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$43,409$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$32,966$30,687
  Educational Services$45,634$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$36,019$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$25,786$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$13,947$18,154
  Other Services$29,167$29,481
  Public Administration$47,171$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Just a normal, big town in the Midwest. Decent public schools, sure, pretty safe, indeed and not expensive (yet) to live. On the one hand many normal-sized (mostly old)  More

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Over 18 years ago

Boring but good  More

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