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Fort Dodge, IA is an excellent city for job growth and stability. With a projected job growth rate of 30.20% it is significantly higher than the US average of 30.54%. The unemployment rate for Fort Dodge, IA is also lower than the US average at 3.7%, making it an attractive location for those seeking employment. Fort Dodge has many opportunities for those seeking jobs in a variety of industries, creating a strong economy and ensuring there are plenty of jobs available to its citizens.

The unemployment rate in Fort Dodge is 4.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Fort Dodge has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 0.6% over the past year.
- The average salary in Fort Dodge is $50,409.
- The median home cost in Fort Dodge is $113,300

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Fort_Dodge? Health Practitioners ($70,404)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($7,120)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Public Administration ($56,094)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($4,464)
- Average Income of Residents in Fort_Dodge ($28,629) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Fort_Dodge (4.9) is lower 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 Fort_Dodge, Iowa that match your qualifications.

     JobsFort Dodge, IowaUnited States
  $28,629$37,638
  $50,409$69,021
  4.96
  -7.3%-6.2%
  17.2%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationFort Dodge, IowaUnited States
  Management$60,959$77,236
  Business, Financial$64,458$68,299
  Computer, Math$38,750$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$65,865$86,023
  Sciences$58,000$66,034
  Social Service$33,200$44,925
  Legal $88,013
  Education$31,964$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$43,400$43,591
  Health Practitioners$70,404$75,327
  Health Technicians$16,250$41,524
  Healthcare Support$17,772$25,441
  Fire Fighters$63,750$35,516
  Law Enforcement$56,325$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$16,829$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$16,607$23,378
  Personal Care$7,120$15,351
  Sales, Related$30,653$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$29,739$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$34,091$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$44,375$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$43,949$48,436
  Production$40,598$38,103
  Transportation$39,209$39,572
  Material Moving$43,864$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryFort Dodge, IowaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$45,076$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$55,074$44,287
  Manufacturing$53,178$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$39,659$51,301
  Retail Trade$28,150$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$41,042$43,256
  Utilities $77,546
  Information$35,975$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$41,909$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$38,015$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$35,865$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$24,861$30,687
  Educational Services$29,336$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$29,343$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$4,464$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$10,197$18,154
  Other Services$36,196$29,481
  Public Administration$56,094$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Corrupt politicians always scheming to funnel public money to wealthy private interests, creating a welfare dependent economy that will be imploding sooner than later,  More

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Having lived here all of my life and having been involved with the community in many ways, I would not recommend that anyone move to FD at this time. About 60% of the  More

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Over 9 years ago

Before moving to the Fort Dodge area please consider other options. The city is a decaying town, streets have definitely seen better days and are filthy. There are not  More

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