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Lakeland, TN is a great place to find work. The rate of job growth in Lakeland is 16.68%, which is higher than the national job growth at 30.54%. Additionally, the unemployment rate in Lakeland is 4.4%, lower than the national average of 4.1%. This indicates that the job market in Lakeland is robust and active with plenty of opportunity for those looking for employment. With a bright future for job growth and a low unemployment rate, Lakeland is an attractive location for potential jobseekers.

The unemployment rate in Lakeland is 6.8% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Lakeland has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 5.9% over the past year.
- The average salary in Lakeland is $102,025.
- The median home cost in Lakeland is $416,500

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Lakeland? Transportation ($217,083)
- Worst paying jobs? Food Prep, Serving ($11,047)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Real Estate and Rental and Leasing ($93,265)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($12,442)
- Average Income of Residents in Lakeland ($45,210) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Lakeland (6.8) 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 Lakeland, Tennessee that match your qualifications.

     JobsLakeland, TennesseeUnited States
  $45,210$37,638
  $102,025$69,021
  6.86
  -5.9%-6.2%
  37.4%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationLakeland, TennesseeUnited States
  Management$94,705$77,236
  Business, Financial$59,844$68,299
  Computer, Math$119,444$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$88,846$86,023
  Sciences$95,096$66,034
  Social Service$50,101$44,925
  Legal$106,087$88,013
  Education$58,917$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$45,417$43,591
  Health Practitioners$75,403$75,327
  Health Technicians$55,050$41,524
  Healthcare Support$12,121$25,441
  Fire Fighters$68,750$35,516
  Law Enforcement$64,545$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$11,047$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$36,058$23,378
  Personal Care$32,171$15,351
  Sales, Related$42,500$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$43,983$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$31,518$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$64,091$48,436
  Production$44,265$38,103
  Transportation$217,083$39,572
  Material Moving$45,885$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryLakeland, TennesseeUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting $31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$41,544$44,287
  Manufacturing$69,334$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$52,321$51,301
  Retail Trade$22,049$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$88,185$43,256
  Utilities$88,235$77,546
  Information$39,650$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$83,125$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$93,265$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$47,267$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$65,550$30,687
  Educational Services$58,684$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$61,302$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$32,727$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$12,442$18,154
  Other Services$17,846$29,481
  Public Administration$55,294$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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We moved to the Memphis area short of 4 years ago. I can't imagine living anywhere else in the world! We live in a gorgeous and friendly lake community that is a  More

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Been living here for 11 years and looking to relocate. Memphis/Cordova has been good to us for the past years, but it's time to move  More

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Over 14 years ago

Lakeland is a great place to live....10 minutes from anything you would want to do. Reasonably priced homes and excellent tax  More

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