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The job outlook in Salem, NJ is positive, with an estimated 13.64% growth in future job opportunities. The unemployment rate in the town is also lower than the national average at 4.8%, which indicates a stable and healthy job market. While the future job growth rate in Salem is lower than the US average of 30.54%, residents can rest assured that there are plenty of job opportunities to explore.

The unemployment rate in Salem is 8.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Salem has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 0.0% over the past year.
- The average salary in Salem is $26,667.
- The median home cost in Salem is $176,600

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Salem? Social Service ($51,500)
- Worst paying jobs? Fire Fighters ($4,014)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services ($65,000)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Other Services ($10,903)
- Average Income of Residents in Salem ($17,958) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Salem (8.5) 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 Salem. 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 Salem, New Jersey that match your qualifications.

     JobsSalem, New JerseyUnited States
  $17,958$37,638
  $26,667$69,021
  8.56
  -4.6%-6.2%
  16.8%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationSalem, New JerseyUnited States
  Management$29,837$77,236
  Business, Financial $68,299
  Computer, Math $87,306
  Architecture, Engineering $86,023
  Sciences $66,034
  Social Service$51,500$44,925
  Legal $88,013
  Education$21,731$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$9,063$43,591
  Health Practitioners $75,327
  Health Technicians$36,571$41,524
  Healthcare Support$10,395$25,441
  Fire Fighters$4,014$35,516
  Law Enforcement $64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$17,679$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$45,492$23,378
  Personal Care$6,696$15,351
  Sales, Related$21,893$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$45,694$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction $41,315
  Maintence, Repair$43,988$48,436
  Production$30,170$38,103
  Transportation $39,572
  Material Moving$23,807$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustrySalem, New JerseyUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting $31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction $44,287
  Manufacturing$33,177$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$42,861$51,301
  Retail Trade$21,111$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$27,188$43,256
  Utilities $77,546
  Information $61,268
  Finance and Insurance$41,500$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing $46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$65,000$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$12,708$30,687
  Educational Services$33,625$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$21,068$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation $25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$45,604$18,154
  Other Services$10,903$29,481
  Public Administration$41,250$61,644
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Over 16 years ago

The city of Salem leaves a lot to be desired, in any category. The climate is usually bitterly cold, but snow-free in the winter. The summer is humid and hot. The  More

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