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The job market in Gastonia, NC appears to be very promising. According to the data provided, the future job growth in Gastonia is 37.96%, much higher than the national average of 30.54%. The current unemployment rate in Gastonia is also lower than the national average at 4.7%. These numbers are encouraging and suggest that those living in or near Gastonia have a good chance of finding employment opportunities. It's an ideal time for those interested in advancing their career or exploring new job possibilities to take advantage of the positive job outlook in Gastonia.

The unemployment rate in Gastonia is 5.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Gastonia has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 2.7% over the past year.
- The average salary in Gastonia is $52,990.
- The median home cost in Gastonia is $272,700

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Gastonia? Architecture, Engineering ($94,861)
- Worst paying jobs? Farming, Fishing, Forestry ($6,674)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($68,988)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($5,875)
- Average Income of Residents in Gastonia ($29,179) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Gastonia (5.9) 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 Gastonia, North Carolina that match your qualifications.

     JobsGastonia, North CarolinaUnited States
  $29,179$37,638
  $52,990$69,021
  5.96
  -5.6%-6.2%
  43.4%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationGastonia, North CarolinaUnited States
  Management$67,653$77,236
  Business, Financial$61,773$68,299
  Computer, Math$61,364$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$94,861$86,023
  Sciences$84,115$66,034
  Social Service$39,774$44,925
  Legal$81,250$88,013
  Education$38,858$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$45,192$43,591
  Health Practitioners$65,043$75,327
  Health Technicians$40,963$41,524
  Healthcare Support$26,257$25,441
  Fire Fighters$33,333$35,516
  Law Enforcement$68,529$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$14,681$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$25,530$23,378
  Personal Care$12,817$15,351
  Sales, Related$27,123$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$32,385$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$6,674$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$24,878$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$40,541$48,436
  Production$35,547$38,103
  Transportation$33,791$39,572
  Material Moving$26,509$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryGastonia, North CarolinaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$5,875$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$63,625$74,432
  Construction$37,851$44,287
  Manufacturing$42,537$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$50,310$51,301
  Retail Trade$25,178$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$41,816$43,256
  Utilities$68,988$77,546
  Information$63,096$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$63,417$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$29,855$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$61,279$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$37,443$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$26,682$30,687
  Educational Services$39,708$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$38,273$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$22,480$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$14,465$18,154
  Other Services$27,704$29,481
  Public Administration$49,667$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Over 4 years ago

This city is about Greed. Council does not care about the citizens. The only hospital pays the city millions so they can be on hospital. Quality of care I rate a 2. Low  More

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Over 6 years ago

I AMFROM FLORIDA THE SUNSHINE STATE AND I AM LOOKING TO MAKE A MOVE TOWARD GASTONIA, NC. I AM A SINGLE PARENT OF 4 AND FEEL THAT THE RIGHT MOVE FOR MY FAMILY WOULD BE  More

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Over 16 years ago

The schools are overcrowded but the county is trying to rectify the situation by building new  More

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