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Charlotte, NC is projected to have a positive job market in the future with 48.08% growth. This number is notably larger than the average expected job growth for the nation, which is 30.54%. Furthermore, Charlotte has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is slightly higher than the national rate of 4.1%. With such promising job growth and low unemployment, Charlotte is a great place to pursue a career or start a business. The city offers an abundance of opportunities for people looking for professional success and personal satisfaction.

The unemployment rate in Charlotte is 4.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Charlotte has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 2.7% over the past year.
- The average salary in Charlotte is $68,367.
- The median home cost in Charlotte is $381,800

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Charlotte? Legal ($114,605)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($16,528)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Management of Companies and Enterprises ($96,841)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($20,265)
- Average Income of Residents in Charlotte ($43,080) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Charlotte (4.9) is lower 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 Charlotte. 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 Charlotte, North Carolina that match your qualifications.

     JobsCharlotte, North CarolinaUnited States
  $43,080$37,638
  $68,367$69,021
  4.96
  -5.6%-6.2%
  45.2%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationCharlotte, North CarolinaUnited States
  Management$78,874$77,236
  Business, Financial$73,766$68,299
  Computer, Math$85,748$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$85,006$86,023
  Sciences$66,398$66,034
  Social Service$44,186$44,925
  Legal$114,605$88,013
  Education$42,000$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$41,439$43,591
  Health Practitioners$70,686$75,327
  Health Technicians$45,006$41,524
  Healthcare Support$27,302$25,441
  Fire Fighters$36,532$35,516
  Law Enforcement$58,879$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$17,695$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$21,901$23,378
  Personal Care$16,528$15,351
  Sales, Related$40,772$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$37,263$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$26,301$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$32,973$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$41,863$48,436
  Production$31,591$38,103
  Transportation$36,416$39,572
  Material Moving$26,048$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryCharlotte, North CarolinaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$31,882$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$79,009$74,432
  Construction$38,309$44,287
  Manufacturing$47,402$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$48,986$51,301
  Retail Trade$29,085$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$39,462$43,256
  Utilities$93,405$77,546
  Information$51,882$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$84,722$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$47,585$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$76,662$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$96,841$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$32,132$30,687
  Educational Services$42,951$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$41,602$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$30,147$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$20,265$18,154
  Other Services$31,350$29,481
  Public Administration$54,861$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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My favorite city to live year round with 4 seasons. We love Charlotte  More

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Over 2 years ago

This city has a lot of potential, but it could use some work. For example, it seems to lack things that other cities have. And there is a lack of atmosphere and charm.  More

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Over 3 years ago

Very new transplant (~6 weeks) so first impressions and reasons why I moved here: -great year-round weather, if you don't mind humidity-- less hot in summer than TX/AZ  More

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