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Canton, OH is projected to have a robust job growth rate of 8.36%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 30.54%. The unemployment rate in Canton, OH is 5.6% compared to the US average of 4.1%, suggesting that there are fewer jobs available in the area than nationwide. Despite this slightly lower job availability, Canton has been experiencing steady economic and job growth over the past few years, making it an attractive destination for those seeking employment. With a wide variety of industries and businesses, Canton offers opportunities for both experienced professionals as well as those new to the workforce. With its growing economy and strong job growth projections, Canton is an ideal place for people looking to start or expand their career path.

The unemployment rate in Canton is 6.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Canton has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 5.0% over the past year.
- The average salary in Canton is $34,611.
- The median home cost in Canton is $136,100

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Canton? Legal ($98,179)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($14,214)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction ($85,110)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($14,889)
- Average Income of Residents in Canton ($21,282) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Canton (6.5) 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 Canton, Ohio that match your qualifications.

     JobsCanton, OhioUnited States
  $21,282$37,638
  $34,611$69,021
  6.56
  -5.0%-6.2%
  22.1%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationCanton, OhioUnited States
  Management$36,625$77,236
  Business, Financial$41,293$68,299
  Computer, Math$42,232$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$67,019$86,023
  Sciences$52,578$66,034
  Social Service$40,449$44,925
  Legal$98,179$88,013
  Education$26,659$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$32,143$43,591
  Health Practitioners$57,879$75,327
  Health Technicians$33,782$41,524
  Healthcare Support$23,133$25,441
  Fire Fighters$51,250$35,516
  Law Enforcement$56,940$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$14,760$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$19,663$23,378
  Personal Care$14,214$15,351
  Sales, Related$26,662$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$27,251$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$25,583$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$29,425$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$36,667$48,436
  Production$33,852$38,103
  Transportation$25,748$39,572
  Material Moving$24,099$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryCanton, OhioUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$21,161$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$85,110$74,432
  Construction$38,147$44,287
  Manufacturing$36,313$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$33,667$51,301
  Retail Trade$21,203$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$27,665$43,256
  Utilities$67,344$77,546
  Information$27,091$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$41,027$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$21,978$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$50,038$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$25,327$30,687
  Educational Services$30,599$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$28,157$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$28,314$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$14,889$18,154
  Other Services$26,583$29,481
  Public Administration$55,068$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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It is hard to discuss Canton without putting it into the larger context of Northeast Ohio(Cleveland/Akron/Canton) Canton itself has added a nice Arts district, miles  More

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Over 8 years ago

Grew up in Ohio, spent the first 25 years of life there and enjoyed. On the East Coast in Boston, MA now. It was a good place for a kid. If you have any ambition at  More

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Over 10 years ago

Canton, Oh is a rathole yes this place will suck the life out of you, yes there are plenty of prostitutes, drug dealers and users everything is true. Your chance of  More

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