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Murphy, NC is experiencing strong growth in the job market. With a job growth rate of 21.34%, it outpaces the US growth rate of 30.54%. The unemployment rate in Murphy is also low, at 4.5% compared to the 4.1% average for the US as a whole. This trend shows that Murphy is a great place to look for new job opportunities. With its growing job market and low unemployment rate, it's no wonder why more and more people are relocating to Murphy to take advantage of its economic and employment opportunities.

The unemployment rate in Murphy is 4.8% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Murphy has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 6.7% over the past year.
- The average salary in Murphy is $32,486.
- The median home cost in Murphy is $271,400

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Murphy? Social Service ($49,063)
- Worst paying jobs? Cleaning, Maintenance ($2,499)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Information ($83,625)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Other Services ($4,028)
- Average Income of Residents in Murphy (  Unlock) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Murphy (  Unlock) 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 Murphy, North Carolina that match your qualifications.

     JobsMurphy, North CarolinaUnited States
    Unlock$37,638
    Unlock$69,021
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  Average Salary by OccupationMurphy, North CarolinaUnited States
  Management  Unlock$77,236
  Business, Financial  Unlock$68,299
  Computer, Math  Unlock$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering  Unlock$86,023
  Sciences  Unlock$66,034
  Social Service  Unlock$44,925
  Legal  Unlock$88,013
  Education  Unlock$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment  Unlock$43,591
  Health Practitioners  Unlock$75,327
  Health Technicians  Unlock$41,524
  Healthcare Support  Unlock$25,441
  Fire Fighters  Unlock$35,516
  Law Enforcement  Unlock$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving  Unlock$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance  Unlock$23,378
  Personal Care  Unlock$15,351
  Sales, Related  Unlock$33,178
  Office Admin, Support  Unlock$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry  Unlock$25,716
  Construction, Extraction  Unlock$41,315
  Maintence, Repair  Unlock$48,436
  Production  Unlock$38,103
  Transportation  Unlock$39,572
  Material Moving  Unlock$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryMurphy, North CarolinaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting $31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction $44,287
  Manufacturing  Unlock$51,585
  Wholesale Trade $51,301
  Retail Trade  Unlock$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing $43,256
  Utilities $77,546
  Information  Unlock$61,268
  Finance and Insurance $65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing  Unlock$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services $30,687
  Educational Services  Unlock$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance  Unlock$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation  Unlock$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services  Unlock$18,154
  Other Services  Unlock$29,481
  Public Administration $61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Over 11 years ago

Any & all information on living in your area will be very much appreciated. Middle schools, community collage, shopping, transportation, housing & community  More

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Over 16 years ago

I moved to Murphy to get away from the hustle in Florida. I found the mountains so beautiful. But there is no work there. It's basically a place for retire's. The people  More

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Over 17 years ago

I moved here over 12 yrs ago and have loved being here ever since.Two children to raise as a single mom and found it less exspensive then our previous home in Florida,  More

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