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United States / Michigan / No Metro Area / Gogebic County / Wakefield / Zip Codes
The job market in Wakefield, MI is showing a modest growth of 1.82% over the next few years, which is significantly lower than the 30.54% growth projected for the US overall. Unemployment in Wakefield has also seen an increase to 6.7%, although it is still lower than the 4.1% rate seen across the country. Despite this slight decline, there are still many opportunities available for those looking for employment in Wakefield, MI. With a diverse range of industries and employers operating in the area, people can find jobs that match their skills and interests. The job market may be competitive in Wakefield, but there are plenty of positions available which offer good pay and benefits with potential for growth.

The unemployment rate in Wakefield is 5.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Wakefield has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 0.3% over the past year.
- The average salary in Wakefield is $39,453.
- The median home cost in Wakefield is $77,200

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Wakefield? Construction, Extraction ($63,290)
- Worst paying jobs? Cleaning, Maintenance ($7,279)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services ($95,313)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Other Services ($2,499)
- Average Income of Residents in Wakefield ($31,102) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Wakefield (5.6) 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 Wakefield, Michigan that match your qualifications.

     JobsWakefield, MichiganUnited States
  $31,102$37,638
  $39,453$69,021
  5.66
  -5.4%-6.2%
  17.8%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationWakefield, MichiganUnited States
  Management $77,236
  Business, Financial$48,125$68,299
  Computer, Math $87,306
  Architecture, Engineering $86,023
  Sciences $66,034
  Social Service$46,000$44,925
  Legal $88,013
  Education$17,500$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment $43,591
  Health Practitioners$53,000$75,327
  Health Technicians $41,524
  Healthcare Support$22,321$25,441
  Fire Fighters $35,516
  Law Enforcement$47,188$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$8,269$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$7,279$23,378
  Personal Care $15,351
  Sales, Related$37,450$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$23,750$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$52,813$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$63,290$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$19,688$48,436
  Production$23,482$38,103
  Transportation$30,000$39,572
  Material Moving $25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryWakefield, MichiganUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$46,500$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$63,456$44,287
  Manufacturing$27,679$51,585
  Wholesale Trade $51,301
  Retail Trade$35,733$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$44,167$43,256
  Utilities $77,546
  Information $61,268
  Finance and Insurance$25,250$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing $46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$95,313$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services $30,687
  Educational Services$14,861$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$29,250$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation $25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services $18,154
  Other Services$2,499$29,481
  Public Administration$46,618$61,644
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