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Sumter, SC is a great place for job seekers. The future job growth in Sumter is estimated to be 21.14%, well above the US average of 30.54%. Additionally, the unemployment rate in Sumter is lower than the US average at 4.8%, making it an ideal area for those looking for new employment opportunities. With a strong economy and plenty of job opportunities to choose from, Sumter has something for everyone.

The unemployment rate in Sumter is 5.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Sumter has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 0.5% over the past year.
- The average salary in Sumter is $43,051.
- The median home cost in Sumter is $162,000

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Sumter? Health Practitioners ($72,833)
- Worst paying jobs? Food Prep, Serving ($11,346)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services ($67,109)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($14,728)
- Average Income of Residents in Sumter ($25,109) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Sumter (5.7) 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 Sumter. 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 Sumter, South Carolina that match your qualifications.

     JobsSumter, South CarolinaUnited States
  $25,109$37,638
  $43,051$69,021
  5.76
  -3.2%-6.2%
  26.2%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationSumter, South CarolinaUnited States
  Management$70,087$77,236
  Business, Financial$60,826$68,299
  Computer, Math$41,860$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$52,813$86,023
  Sciences$55,192$66,034
  Social Service$31,850$44,925
  Legal$39,886$88,013
  Education$38,705$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$44,000$43,591
  Health Practitioners$72,833$75,327
  Health Technicians$28,750$41,524
  Healthcare Support$17,619$25,441
  Fire Fighters$14,549$35,516
  Law Enforcement$50,625$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$11,346$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$14,602$23,378
  Personal Care$16,373$15,351
  Sales, Related$23,524$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$30,409$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$25,491$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$38,013$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$51,146$48,436
  Production$31,742$38,103
  Transportation$31,764$39,572
  Material Moving$24,957$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustrySumter, South CarolinaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$25,649$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$40,541$44,287
  Manufacturing$33,819$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$19,175$51,301
  Retail Trade$17,359$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$58,869$43,256
  Utilities$41,553$77,546
  Information$43,150$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$37,245$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$24,632$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$67,109$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$16,321$30,687
  Educational Services$38,032$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$32,252$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$19,617$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$14,728$18,154
  Other Services$30,124$29,481
  Public Administration$50,368$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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I work in Sumter. I have been thoroughly impressed by the talent that lives in the area. Folks who get it done. In terms of a place to live. Though Sumter has a  More

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Over 5 years ago

About me: I lived in Sumter from birth to around 22 years old. I have since lived in many states, and currently reside in CO, and love it. I prefer towns smaller than  More

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Over 13 years ago

We are a transplanted military family who always intended on retiring in Florida when we retired from the Air Force. We enjoy the small town feeling of Sumter and have  More

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