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The jobs outlook for Petal, MS looks very promising with a projected job growth of 21.92%. This is higher than the US Future Job Growth of 30.54%, which indicates that this area has an especially strong economy. The unemployment rate in Petal, MS is 4.0%, which is lower than the US unemployment rate of 4.1%. This shows that there are plenty of job opportunities in the area and it is a great place to live and work.

The unemployment rate in Petal is 6.3% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Petal has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 1.2% over the past year.
- The average salary in Petal is $55,407.
- The median home cost in Petal is $188,000

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Petal? Architecture, Engineering ($107,804)
- Worst paying jobs? Food Prep, Serving ($11,300)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($108,237)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($11,852)
- Average Income of Residents in Petal ($27,271) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Petal (6.3) 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 Petal, Mississippi that match your qualifications.

     JobsPetal, MississippiUnited States
  $27,271$37,638
  $55,407$69,021
  6.36
  -3.6%-6.2%
  36.2%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationPetal, MississippiUnited States
  Management$60,313$77,236
  Business, Financial$45,272$68,299
  Computer, Math $87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$107,804$86,023
  Sciences $66,034
  Social Service$40,449$44,925
  Legal $88,013
  Education$44,716$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$12,176$43,591
  Health Practitioners$72,219$75,327
  Health Technicians$28,250$41,524
  Healthcare Support$16,741$25,441
  Fire Fighters$59,943$35,516
  Law Enforcement $64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$11,300$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$25,809$23,378
  Personal Care$11,731$15,351
  Sales, Related$27,180$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$25,290$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$32,250$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$29,531$48,436
  Production$35,417$38,103
  Transportation$62,750$39,572
  Material Moving$30,025$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryPetal, MississippiUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting $31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$88,500$74,432
  Construction$39,286$44,287
  Manufacturing$43,583$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$37,109$51,301
  Retail Trade$20,682$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$55,833$43,256
  Utilities$108,237$77,546
  Information $61,268
  Finance and Insurance$32,321$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$49,398$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$14,718$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$21,029$30,687
  Educational Services$42,727$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$42,332$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$33,255$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$11,852$18,154
  Other Services$26,896$29,481
  Public Administration$38,646$61,644
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Over 1 years ago

I am a Petal native 4th generation with a child (5th generation) in the Petal School District. I love it here, but I must say that a lot of the information provided on  More

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