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The job market in Worcester, MA is a booming one with impressive future job growth projected at 27.42%, which is higher than the national average of 30.54%. This indicates that Worcester is doing particularly well when it comes to creating jobs for its population. The unemployment rate in Worcester, MA is also lower than the national average at 4.4%, showing that people are finding gainful employment in the area. All together, these figures indicate that Worcester is a great place to seek out and apply for a new job.

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

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Worcester has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 8.4% over the past year.
- The average salary in Worcester is $56,746.
- The median home cost in Worcester is $365,400

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Worcester? Architecture, Engineering ($80,990)
- Worst paying jobs? Farming, Fishing, Forestry ($6,520)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($90,479)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($10,795)
- Average Income of Residents in Worcester ($30,855) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Worcester (7.6) is higher than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

View jobs in occupation categories below. It is important to join a job site search that offers legally protected status, inclusive workplace, and diverse and inclusive workplace if you're looking for work in Worcester. A team that respects gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and other legally protected status are important to look for.

Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Worcester, Massachusetts that match your qualifications.

     JobsWorcester, MassachusettsUnited States
  $30,855$37,638
  $56,746$69,021
  7.66
  -8.4%-6.2%
  37.5%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationWorcester, MassachusettsUnited States
  Management$68,984$77,236
  Business, Financial$67,925$68,299
  Computer, Math$80,091$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$80,990$86,023
  Sciences$50,951$66,034
  Social Service$44,378$44,925
  Legal$70,848$88,013
  Education$44,304$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$44,133$43,591
  Health Practitioners$69,679$75,327
  Health Technicians$44,426$41,524
  Healthcare Support$31,393$25,441
  Fire Fighters$35,682$35,516
  Law Enforcement$75,820$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$20,161$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$28,742$23,378
  Personal Care$16,333$15,351
  Sales, Related$33,500$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$35,395$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$6,520$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$48,548$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$48,136$48,436
  Production$39,569$38,103
  Transportation$39,425$39,572
  Material Moving$25,289$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryWorcester, MassachusettsUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$11,349$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$50,353$44,287
  Manufacturing$47,479$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$39,452$51,301
  Retail Trade$30,019$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$35,515$43,256
  Utilities$90,479$77,546
  Information$53,313$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$58,843$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$49,878$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$65,787$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$46,042$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$31,044$30,687
  Educational Services$42,622$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$39,395$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$10,795$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$20,438$18,154
  Other Services$28,842$29,481
  Public Administration$67,553$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Over 10 years ago

I don't understand why your statistics say there aren't any Hispanics/Latinos in Worcester. I'm Puerto Rican, and I grew up there. There are plenty of Latin people all  More

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Over 12 years ago

Great healthcare statewide, not just in  More

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Though I don't live there, Worcester is a first class bargain for a great first class education! Worcester has at least 10 great colleges and universities in this city,  More

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