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The jobs outlook in Jackson, NJ looks bright with a future job growth of 27.04%, higher than the US average of 30.54%. Additionally, the unemployment rate in Jackson is 3.8%, much lower than the US average of 4.1%. These trends indicate that there are plenty of job opportunities available for those living in Jackson and looking for work. With such positive signs, it appears that now is an ideal time to explore job opportunities in Jackson, NJ.

The unemployment rate in Jackson is 6.8% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Jackson has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 0.2% over the past year.
- The average salary in Jackson is $100,759.
- The median home cost in Jackson is $522,800

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Jackson? Law Enforcement ($132,793)
- Worst paying jobs? Food Prep, Serving ($13,897)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($138,839)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($14,692)
- Average Income of Residents in Jackson ($42,473) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Jackson (6.8) 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 Jackson, New Jersey that match your qualifications.

     JobsJackson, New JerseyUnited States
  $42,473$37,638
  $100,759$69,021
  6.86
  -6.6%-6.2%
  28.8%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationJackson, New JerseyUnited States
  Management$89,115$77,236
  Business, Financial$92,425$68,299
  Computer, Math$78,304$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$89,769$86,023
  Sciences$68,613$66,034
  Social Service$44,405$44,925
  Legal$66,997$88,013
  Education$60,000$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$37,000$43,591
  Health Practitioners$80,482$75,327
  Health Technicians$42,966$41,524
  Healthcare Support$26,103$25,441
  Fire Fighters$22,174$35,516
  Law Enforcement$132,793$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$13,897$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$29,821$23,378
  Personal Care$15,181$15,351
  Sales, Related$40,279$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$39,272$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$70,375$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$72,431$48,436
  Production$66,351$38,103
  Transportation$29,000$39,572
  Material Moving$46,818$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryJackson, New JerseyUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$56,187$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$64,342$44,287
  Manufacturing$76,935$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$59,510$51,301
  Retail Trade$30,917$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$62,617$43,256
  Utilities$138,839$77,546
  Information$85,185$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$79,871$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$64,214$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$78,086$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$48,088$30,687
  Educational Services$60,067$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$43,313$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$21,799$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$14,692$18,154
  Other Services$32,676$29,481
  Public Administration$97,072$61,644
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When my wife and I looked for the ideal location to buy our first house and start a family, our search lead us to Jackson, NJ. Twenty minutes from coastal beaches, rides  More

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Over 15 years ago

nice place to live, becoming unaffordable  More

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Over 15 years ago

Jackson NJ is located in the center of the Garden State (New Jersey) We are near beautiful beaches. major highways, art and cultural centers. We are within 1.5 hours of  More

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