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New Bedford, MA offers a variety of job opportunities for people looking for work. According to recent projections, the job growth in New Bedford is estimated at 26.54%, which is slightly lower than the US projection of 30.54%. The unemployment rate in New Bedford is 6.6%, also higher than the US rate of 4.1%. Despite being slightly below the national average in terms of job growth and unemployment, New Bedford has a lot of potential for those looking to gain employment. There are many great opportunities for people to find success in this city and make a good living.

The unemployment rate in New Bedford is 10.2% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in New Bedford has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 3.6% over the past year.
- The average salary in New Bedford is $50,581.
- The median home cost in New Bedford is $371,700

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in New_Bedford? Law Enforcement ($77,143)
- Worst paying jobs? Food Prep, Serving ($16,148)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($80,804)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($17,974)
- Average Income of Residents in New_Bedford ($27,583) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in New_Bedford (10.2) 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 New_Bedford, Massachusetts that match your qualifications.

     JobsNew Bedford, MassachusettsUnited States
  $27,583$37,638
  $50,581$69,021
  10.26
  -9.4%-6.2%
  32.7%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationNew Bedford, MassachusettsUnited States
  Management$56,332$77,236
  Business, Financial$58,482$68,299
  Computer, Math$66,299$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$70,814$86,023
  Sciences$43,333$66,034
  Social Service$41,349$44,925
  Legal$71,488$88,013
  Education$39,035$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$29,107$43,591
  Health Practitioners$75,457$75,327
  Health Technicians$49,922$41,524
  Healthcare Support$27,609$25,441
  Fire Fighters$27,635$35,516
  Law Enforcement$77,143$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$16,148$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$27,281$23,378
  Personal Care$16,288$15,351
  Sales, Related$28,563$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$36,192$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$24,628$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$51,032$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$52,340$48,436
  Production$41,141$38,103
  Transportation$30,686$39,572
  Material Moving$30,196$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryNew Bedford, MassachusettsUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$34,779$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$50,794$44,287
  Manufacturing$46,052$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$34,631$51,301
  Retail Trade$24,981$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$34,600$43,256
  Utilities$80,804$77,546
  Information$61,875$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$55,028$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$39,667$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$62,500$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$24,667$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$33,571$30,687
  Educational Services$44,967$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$34,220$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$25,481$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$17,974$18,154
  Other Services$34,896$29,481
  Public Administration$60,732$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Grew up here, returned here to assist family after lining/working South of Boston, San Diego, then North of Boston respectively. Outside of the quaint/Historic Downtown  More

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Over 12 years ago

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Over 14 years ago

While unemployment is always a problem here, this city is no worse than any other old Northeastern city. Yes, we do have crime and bad areas, just as any other city  More

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