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Prospect, KY is experiencing strong job growth with an estimated increase of 26.84% in the coming years. Although the unemployment rate in Prospect stands at 4.4%, it is still lower than the US national average of 4.1%. This indicates that the jobs market in Prospect is doing well and is expected to continue growing at a steady rate. Moreover, with job opportunities increasing, more individuals are likely to flock to the area for employment opportunities, creating an even more vibrant and diverse job market.

The unemployment rate in Prospect is 5.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Prospect has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 5.3% over the past year.
- The average salary in Prospect is $160,960.
- The median home cost in Prospect is $550,100

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Prospect? Health Practitioners ($217,656)
- Worst paying jobs? Education ($29,091)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Wholesale Trade ($156,818)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Other Services ($36,653)
- Average Income of Residents in Prospect (  Unlock) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Prospect (  Unlock) 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 Prospect, Kentucky that match your qualifications.

     JobsProspect, KentuckyUnited States
    Unlock$37,638
    Unlock$69,021
    Unlock6
    Unlock-6.2%
    Unlock33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationProspect, KentuckyUnited 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 IndustryProspect, KentuckyUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting $31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction $44,287
  Manufacturing  Unlock$51,585
  Wholesale Trade  Unlock$51,301
  Retail Trade  Unlock$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing  Unlock$43,256
  Utilities $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 $18,154
  Other Services  Unlock$29,481
  Public Administration $61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Over 17 years ago

Although housing is more expensive than most other cities in Kentucky, as are the real estate taxes it is worth it for the piece of mind and the great schools. Otherwise  More

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Quick response to what was posted. I would say her post is inaccurate except for the part about taxes. People are friendlier and more laid back than the people up  More

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Everything is relative as the saying goes, but we transplanted here from Germantown, TN (which we loved)to Prospect, KY (suburb of Louisville). We find the people are  More

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