Providence, Rhode Island 

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Providence, RI is a great place to look for a job. The city's future job growth rate of 21.82% is significantly higher than the national average of 30.54%. Additionally, the unemployment rate in Providence (5.0%) is lower than the US average of 4.1%. This makes it an ideal location for those seeking employment or career advancement opportunities. With such favorable job market statistics, Providence is sure to offer plenty of lucrative options for those looking to get ahead in their careers.

The unemployment rate in Providence is 8.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)


YOU SHOULD KNOW

- That Job Growth in Providence has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 1.5% over the past year.
- The average salary in Providence is $55,787.
- The median home cost in Providence is $350,800

JOB HELPFUL RESOURCES

- Best paying jobs in Providence? Health Practitioners ($83,239)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($12,522)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($93,295)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($17,429)
- Average Income of Residents in Providence ($31,757) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Providence (8.6) is higher 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 Providence. 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 Providence, Rhode Island that match your qualifications.

  EMPLOYMENT INFORMATIONProvidence, Rhode IslandUnited States
  $31,757$37,638
  $55,787$69,021
  8.66
  -8.80%-6.18%
  28.63%33.51%
  AVERAGE SALARY BY OCCUPATIONProvidence, Rhode IslandUnited States
  Management$69,450$77,236
  Business, Financial$55,162$68,299
  Computer, Math$73,074$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$66,372$86,023
  Sciences$40,659$66,034
  Social Service$39,413$44,925
  Legal$63,071$88,013
  Education$41,335$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$40,745$43,591
  Health Practitioners$83,239$75,327
  Health Technicians$36,563$41,524
  Healthcare Support$32,407$25,441
  Fire Fighters$25,179$35,516
  Law Enforcement$70,061$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$14,546$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$25,702$23,378
  Personal Care$12,522$15,351
  Sales, Related$29,603$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$34,477$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$28,409$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$42,735$48,436
  Production$29,196$38,103
  Transportation$40,285$39,572
  Material Moving$26,825$25,906
  AVERAGE SALARY BY INDUSTRYProvidence, Rhode IslandUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$27,065$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$32,372$44,287
  Manufacturing$35,515$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$36,250$51,301
  Retail Trade$25,435$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$36,470$43,256
  Utilities$93,295$77,546
  Information$42,604$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$55,165$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$35,534$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$56,580$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$79,744$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$32,569$30,687
  Educational Services$38,604$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$39,809$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$23,400$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$17,429$18,154
  Other Services$28,692$29,481
  Public Administration$63,369$61,644
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How is Providence RI? - 2/26/2016
I currently live in Rockford IL and just graduated college for broadcasting. I want to move out of this depressing, negative city and was thinking about Providence,... Read More

Providence is the most pot smoking city US I've ev - 9/15/2014
And I've been to San Francisco and Seattle, so that's saying a lot. If you like pot, good for you, my annoyance is with all the people who smoke pot plainly in... Read More


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