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Somerset, KY is a great place to find employment opportunities with its projected job growth rate of 9.98%. This is significantly lower than the US's job growth rate of 30.54%, but it still offers many excellent job possibilities. The unemployment rate for Somerset is 5.3%, which is higher than the US average of 4.1%. Despite this, there are plenty of jobs available that offer competitive wages and benefits. With access to some of the most stunning countryside in Kentucky and a low cost of living, Somerset is an ideal place for those looking for a peaceful lifestyle with plentiful job opportunities.

The unemployment rate in Somerset is 5.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Somerset has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 6.1% over the past year.
- The average salary in Somerset is $30,107.
- The median home cost in Somerset is $192,700

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Somerset? Legal ($111,397)
- Worst paying jobs? Food Prep, Serving ($13,666)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($96,042)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($12,626)
- Average Income of Residents in Somerset (  Unlock) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Somerset (  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 Somerset, Kentucky that match your qualifications.

     JobsSomerset, KentuckyUnited States
    Unlock$37,638
    Unlock$69,021
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  Average Salary by OccupationSomerset, 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 IndustrySomerset, KentuckyUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting $31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction  Unlock$44,287
  Manufacturing  Unlock$51,585
  Wholesale Trade $51,301
  Retail Trade  Unlock$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing  Unlock$43,256
  Utilities  Unlock$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 $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  Unlock$18,154
  Other Services  Unlock$29,481
  Public Administration  Unlock$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Over 11 years ago

There is certainly a small town atmosphere here. It seems as if there is a high percentage of the population that wants to get Somerset "on the map", but they want to do  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived here since 1989. My family moved me here from Chicago Ill when I was 5 years old. Growing up in this place, I can tell you first hand what you children will  More

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Over 17 years ago

I wanted to post facts on somerset on my previous post because sometimes on bestplaces.net it is just opinions and those can be misleading or one-sided. So I posted  More

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