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Essex, MA is a thriving community with a promising job market. In the next ten years, jobs in Essex are expected to grow by 30.66%, compared to an average of 30.54% in the US as a whole. This growth is not only indicative of a strong economy but also of the opportunities available in Essex for those seeking employment. The unemployment rate in Essex stands at 3.9%, which is lower than the 4.1% national rate, further demonstrating that it is an area with good prospects for finding work. Therefore, anyone looking for a great place to live and work should seriously consider Essex as an option.

The unemployment rate in Essex is 7.4% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Essex has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 4.0% over the past year.
- The average salary in Essex is $116,027.
- The median home cost in Essex is $720,400

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Essex? Business, Financial ($156,830)
- Worst paying jobs? Food Prep, Serving ($2,499)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Information ($127,045)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($3,567)
- Average Income of Residents in Essex ($53,186) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Essex (7.4) 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 Essex, Massachusetts that match your qualifications.

     JobsEssex, MassachusettsUnited States
  $53,186$37,638
  $116,027$69,021
  7.46
  -9.4%-6.2%
  38.7%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationEssex, MassachusettsUnited States
  Management$89,167$77,236
  Business, Financial$156,830$68,299
  Computer, Math$93,125$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$102,222$86,023
  Sciences$71,875$66,034
  Social Service$66,964$44,925
  Legal $88,013
  Education$65,486$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$41,719$43,591
  Health Practitioners$52,386$75,327
  Health Technicians$71,250$41,524
  Healthcare Support$20,114$25,441
  Fire Fighters$93,594$35,516
  Law Enforcement $64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$2,499$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$37,308$23,378
  Personal Care$20,625$15,351
  Sales, Related$90,455$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$27,083$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$38,851$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$88,438$48,436
  Production$41,250$38,103
  Transportation$26,786$39,572
  Material Moving $25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryEssex, MassachusettsUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$21,607$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$102,708$44,287
  Manufacturing$99,464$51,585
  Wholesale Trade $51,301
  Retail Trade$53,935$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$49,306$43,256
  Utilities$78,906$77,546
  Information$127,045$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$92,500$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$28,173$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$101,597$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$51,250$30,687
  Educational Services$65,625$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$51,422$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$20,302$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$3,567$18,154
  Other Services$44,563$29,481
  Public Administration$81,750$61,644
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