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The job market in Harrisonburg, VA is growing rapidly, with a projected job growth rate of 28.18% over the next ten years. Compared to the US average of 30.54%, this is a great sign for those looking for employment opportunities in this area. The unemployment rate in Harrisonburg stands at 4.0%, which is lower than the national average of 4.1%. This further shows that Harrisonburg is becoming an increasingly attractive place for those hoping to build a career or find gainful employment. With its low unemployment rate and strong job growth, Harrisonburg has much to offer to any prospective employee looking for work in the near future.

The unemployment rate in Harrisonburg is 5.2% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Harrisonburg has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 1.7% over the past year.
- The average salary in Harrisonburg is $51,055.
- The median home cost in Harrisonburg is $289,000

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Harrisonburg? Computer, Math ($69,476)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($6,280)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Finance and Insurance ($53,190)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($5,571)
- Average Income of Residents in Harrisonburg ($24,388) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Harrisonburg (5.2) 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 Harrisonburg, Virginia that match your qualifications.

     JobsHarrisonburg, VirginiaUnited States
  $24,388$37,638
  $51,055$69,021
  5.26
  -5.7%-6.2%
  35.8%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationHarrisonburg, VirginiaUnited States
  Management$45,402$77,236
  Business, Financial$45,247$68,299
  Computer, Math$69,476$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$50,938$86,023
  Sciences$39,821$66,034
  Social Service$39,107$44,925
  Legal$61,667$88,013
  Education$44,771$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$28,750$43,591
  Health Practitioners$61,841$75,327
  Health Technicians$38,077$41,524
  Healthcare Support$20,671$25,441
  Fire Fighters$12,423$35,516
  Law Enforcement$48,750$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$9,012$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$12,572$23,378
  Personal Care$6,280$15,351
  Sales, Related$24,225$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$29,102$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$14,375$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$33,081$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$50,162$48,436
  Production$29,562$38,103
  Transportation$31,020$39,572
  Material Moving$23,329$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryHarrisonburg, VirginiaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$24,342$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$30,687$44,287
  Manufacturing$33,375$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$27,011$51,301
  Retail Trade$20,557$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$33,654$43,256
  Utilities$51,270$77,546
  Information$37,917$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$53,190$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$32,292$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$50,466$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$43,929$30,687
  Educational Services$40,192$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$35,114$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$5,571$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$10,965$18,154
  Other Services$18,841$29,481
  Public Administration$42,287$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Over 12 years ago

Harrisonburg is small town, yet has the same experiences that a big city offers (just on a smaller scale). The reason for the wealth of experiences is because H'burg is  More

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Any infomation on quality/cost of living will be graetly appreciated.  More

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Over 15 years ago

We moved to H'Burg in 2003 to enjoy a less expensive cost of living, closer proximity to family, low crime rate and better access to quality health care/facilities. We  More

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