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Lehighton, PA is a great place to consider for those looking to make a move in their job search. With an expected job growth rate of 13.32%, it is higher than the national average of 30.54%. Also, the unemployment rate in Lehighton is 5.5%, lower than the US average of 4.1%. This indicates that there are more available jobs here than in many other places across the country and that employers are actively hiring. People looking for work should definitely consider Lehighton as a potential option when searching for new job opportunities.

The unemployment rate in Lehighton is 7.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Lehighton has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 0.5% over the past year.
- The average salary in Lehighton is $46,939.
- The median home cost in Lehighton is $230,000

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Lehighton? Health Practitioners ($49,653)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($7,153)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Construction ($62,683)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($10,556)
- Average Income of Residents in Lehighton ($24,340) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Lehighton (7.9) 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 Lehighton, Pennsylvania that match your qualifications.

     JobsLehighton, PennsylvaniaUnited States
  $24,340$37,638
  $46,939$69,021
  7.96
  -6.3%-6.2%
  24.7%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationLehighton, PennsylvaniaUnited States
  Management$29,444$77,236
  Business, Financial $68,299
  Computer, Math$43,945$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering $86,023
  Sciences $66,034
  Social Service $44,925
  Legal $88,013
  Education$19,051$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment $43,591
  Health Practitioners$49,653$75,327
  Health Technicians $41,524
  Healthcare Support $25,441
  Fire Fighters $35,516
  Law Enforcement $64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$10,500$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$23,528$23,378
  Personal Care$7,153$15,351
  Sales, Related$33,583$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$34,115$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$31,929$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$42,353$48,436
  Production$45,076$38,103
  Transportation$23,819$39,572
  Material Moving$35,500$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryLehighton, PennsylvaniaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting $31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$62,683$44,287
  Manufacturing$45,985$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$53,063$51,301
  Retail Trade$32,738$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$43,500$43,256
  Utilities $77,546
  Information$48,021$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$48,000$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing $46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$53,100$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$23,944$30,687
  Educational Services$50,608$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$41,875$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation $25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$10,556$18,154
  Other Services$32,400$29,481
  Public Administration $61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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I have lived here since 1986 due to a job transfer and have hated it the whole time. Lots of people on drugs sporting tattoos and dragging 2-3 kids around - but  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have no idea where this number came from. Lehighton is the only town I've ever lived in (or even visited) where I have absolutely no fears about taking my dog for a  More

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I lived in Lehighton for the first 35 years of my life, then I finally had to get out. I was going nowhere. Lehighton is known for people being born and raised there and  More

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