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The job market in Watertown, SD is looking up, with an expected 11.44% growth in the coming years. This is significantly higher than the national average of 30.54%. Additionally, the unemployment rate in Watertown is 3.0%, which is lower than the US average of 4.1%. With these figures, it appears that Watertown is a great place for anyone looking to start or expand their career. There should be plenty of opportunities available and a strong economy to support them.

The unemployment rate in Watertown is 3.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Watertown has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 1.2% over the past year.
- The average salary in Watertown is $56,520.
- The median home cost in Watertown is $254,200

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Watertown? Business, Financial ($67,500)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($9,593)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($76,250)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($9,289)
- Average Income of Residents in Watertown ($32,547) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Watertown (3.5) is lower 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 Watertown, South Dakota that match your qualifications.

     JobsWatertown, South DakotaUnited States
  $32,547$37,638
  $56,520$69,021
  3.56
  -2.6%-6.2%
  25.8%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationWatertown, South DakotaUnited States
  Management$43,716$77,236
  Business, Financial$67,500$68,299
  Computer, Math$50,938$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$54,412$86,023
  Sciences$54,232$66,034
  Social Service$33,800$44,925
  Legal$23,516$88,013
  Education$43,182$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$26,739$43,591
  Health Practitioners$51,875$75,327
  Health Technicians$32,059$41,524
  Healthcare Support$24,583$25,441
  Fire Fighters$50,085$35,516
  Law Enforcement$55,067$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$11,522$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$15,000$23,378
  Personal Care$9,593$15,351
  Sales, Related$28,750$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$30,329$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$43,482$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$41,341$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$45,661$48,436
  Production$37,188$38,103
  Transportation$35,192$39,572
  Material Moving$22,202$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryWatertown, South DakotaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$39,673$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$38,302$44,287
  Manufacturing$46,099$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$39,167$51,301
  Retail Trade$22,065$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$45,962$43,256
  Utilities$76,250$77,546
  Information$35,865$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$41,729$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing $46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$47,917$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$28,942$30,687
  Educational Services$34,755$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$33,315$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$9,289$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$17,042$18,154
  Other Services$30,000$29,481
  Public Administration$51,217$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Let me start by saying that I've lived all over the US and spent 3 years in Watertown. On the positive side, Watertown has a lot to offer for a town of 22,000 people.   More

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Many lakes with in driving distances and many public hunting areas but if your looking for the night life its not here this is a small town  More

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Watertown in general has alot of old people, if your in Downtown and watch cars go by it seems as though every other car has a elderly person in it. But apart from all  More

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