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The city of Elkin, NC is a great place to find work. With an impressive job growth rate of 24.62%, it is far surpassing the US average of 30.54%. The unemployment rate in Elkin is also lower than the national average at 3.9%, indicating that there are plenty of jobs available in the area. This shows that Elkin is a great option for those looking to enter or further their career path, as there is plenty of opportunity for growth and development within the area.

The unemployment rate in Elkin is 4.2% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Elkin has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 1.4% over the past year.
- The average salary in Elkin is $54,852.
- The median home cost in Elkin is $193,100

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Elkin? Management ($122,829)
- Worst paying jobs? Material Moving ($7,112)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Wholesale Trade ($125,278)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($10,612)
- Average Income of Residents in Elkin ($30,613) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Elkin (4.2) 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 Elkin, North Carolina that match your qualifications.

     JobsElkin, North CarolinaUnited States
  $30,613$37,638
  $54,852$69,021
  4.26
  -7.9%-6.2%
  32.1%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationElkin, North CarolinaUnited States
  Management$122,829$77,236
  Business, Financial$44,222$68,299
  Computer, Math$79,375$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering $86,023
  Sciences $66,034
  Social Service$16,525$44,925
  Legal $88,013
  Education$39,961$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$9,000$43,591
  Health Practitioners$79,688$75,327
  Health Technicians $41,524
  Healthcare Support$23,194$25,441
  Fire Fighters $35,516
  Law Enforcement $64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$10,532$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$13,375$23,378
  Personal Care$17,188$15,351
  Sales, Related$22,619$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$37,581$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$21,464$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$65,682$48,436
  Production$21,274$38,103
  Transportation$25,147$39,572
  Material Moving$7,112$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryElkin, North CarolinaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting $31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$21,286$44,287
  Manufacturing$30,469$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$125,278$51,301
  Retail Trade$23,036$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$26,471$43,256
  Utilities $77,546
  Information $61,268
  Finance and Insurance$60,278$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing $46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$46,250$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$22,946$30,687
  Educational Services$38,750$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$38,125$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$11,364$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$10,612$18,154
  Other Services$16,589$29,481
  Public Administration $61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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My family and I also live in State Road, which is just a few miles outside of Elkin. Let's start with the many many amazing things about the area: 1) The Elkin  More

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I moved here 21 years ago from East Tennessee to be with my estranged wife and unborn child. If not for them, I would never have came here. I am still trapped here.  More

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Elkin City Schools are some of the best in the nation! Elkin High School doesn't just meet a standard, but sets a bar that only two other schools in North Carolina  More

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