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The jobs market in Locust, NC is looking positive with an expected growth rate of 49.68%, much higher than the 30.54% national average. To further entice potential job seekers, the unemployment rate in Locust stands at 3.9%, lower than the US average of 4.1%. These promising figures suggest that now is a great time to find employment opportunities in Locust. With its strong job growth outlook and low unemployment rate, there are no doubt plenty of lucrative opportunities awaiting those who are willing to take the plunge and move to this lovely North Carolina town.

The unemployment rate in Locust is 4.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Locust has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 1.6% over the past year.
- The average salary in Locust is $54,617.
- The median home cost in Locust is $357,300

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Locust? Health Practitioners ($64,048)
- Worst paying jobs? Cleaning, Maintenance ($3,897)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Wholesale Trade ($125,117)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($2,499)
- Average Income of Residents in Locust ($30,080) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Locust (4.1) 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 Locust. 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 Locust, North Carolina that match your qualifications.

     JobsLocust, North CarolinaUnited States
  $30,080$37,638
  $54,617$69,021
  4.16
  -5.8%-6.2%
  37.6%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationLocust, North CarolinaUnited States
  Management$59,205$77,236
  Business, Financial$54,400$68,299
  Computer, Math$36,354$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering $86,023
  Sciences $66,034
  Social Service $44,925
  Legal $88,013
  Education$39,141$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment $43,591
  Health Practitioners$64,048$75,327
  Health Technicians $41,524
  Healthcare Support$33,293$25,441
  Fire Fighters $35,516
  Law Enforcement $64,941
  Food Prep, Serving $16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$3,897$23,378
  Personal Care$13,371$15,351
  Sales, Related$34,297$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$34,338$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$40,893$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$42,424$48,436
  Production$38,750$38,103
  Transportation $39,572
  Material Moving $25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryLocust, North CarolinaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting $31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$56,667$44,287
  Manufacturing$18,824$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$125,117$51,301
  Retail Trade$36,466$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing $43,256
  Utilities $77,546
  Information $61,268
  Finance and Insurance$59,175$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing $46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$9,400$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$22,222$30,687
  Educational Services$39,219$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$34,471$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation $25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$2,499$18,154
  Other Services$33,516$29,481
  Public Administration$52,750$61,644
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