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Westwego, LA has seen an impressive 19.10% growth rate in jobs over the past year. The US average for job growth was 30.54%, so Westwego is slightly lower than the national average. However, the unemployment rate in Westwego is lower than it is across the US at 4.9%, compared to 4.1%. This indicates that people are finding work and staying employed in Westwego, with more jobs being available than ever before. These positive job numbers are an encouraging sign for anyone looking to move to or stay in Westwego in pursuit of a career opportunity.

The unemployment rate in Westwego is 7.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Westwego has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 1.3% over the past year.
- The average salary in Westwego is $32,384.
- The median home cost in Westwego is $142,200

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Westwego? Business, Financial ($151,318)
- Worst paying jobs? Food Prep, Serving ($11,583)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Finance and Insurance ($151,014)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($11,775)
- Average Income of Residents in Westwego ($24,256) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Westwego (7.6) 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 Westwego, Louisiana that match your qualifications.

     JobsWestwego, LouisianaUnited States
  $24,256$37,638
  $32,384$69,021
  7.66
  -7.3%-6.2%
  25.0%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationWestwego, LouisianaUnited States
  Management$88,082$77,236
  Business, Financial$151,318$68,299
  Computer, Math $87,306
  Architecture, Engineering $86,023
  Sciences $66,034
  Social Service $44,925
  Legal $88,013
  Education$22,313$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment $43,591
  Health Practitioners$74,718$75,327
  Health Technicians $41,524
  Healthcare Support$28,713$25,441
  Fire Fighters$30,952$35,516
  Law Enforcement $64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$11,583$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$17,500$23,378
  Personal Care$12,672$15,351
  Sales, Related$24,583$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$27,743$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$44,219$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$31,932$48,436
  Production$30,341$38,103
  Transportation$39,196$39,572
  Material Moving$32,981$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryWestwego, LouisianaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting $31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$40,000$44,287
  Manufacturing$32,981$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$63,613$51,301
  Retail Trade$22,198$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$52,702$43,256
  Utilities $77,546
  Information $61,268
  Finance and Insurance$151,014$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing $46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$38,000$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$42,891$30,687
  Educational Services$28,107$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$24,795$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$26,583$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$11,775$18,154
  Other Services$30,511$29,481
  Public Administration$34,545$61,644
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