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The job market in Fairmont, WV is looking promising with a projected growth rate of 5.00%. This is significantly lower than the US Future Job Growth of 30.54%, however the unemployment rate in Fairmont is also lower than the national average at 4.9%. With this level of job growth and low unemployment, it looks like Fairmont is an attractive place to look for a job. Employers are hiring and the area has plenty of opportunities for those seeking employment.

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

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Fairmont has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 5.3% over the past year.
- The average salary in Fairmont is $47,618.
- The median home cost in Fairmont is $145,900

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Fairmont? Computer, Math ($65,469)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($10,441)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction ($84,706)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($18,014)
- Average Income of Residents in Fairmont (  Unlock) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Fairmont (  Unlock) 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 Fairmont. 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 Fairmont, West Virginia that match your qualifications.

     JobsFairmont, West VirginiaUnited States
    Unlock$37,638
    Unlock$69,021
    Unlock6
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  Average Salary by OccupationFairmont, West VirginiaUnited States
  Management  Unlock$77,236
  Business, Financial  Unlock$68,299
  Computer, Math  Unlock$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering  Unlock$86,023
  Sciences  Unlock$66,034
  Social Service  Unlock$44,925
  Legal  Unlock$88,013
  Education  Unlock$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment  Unlock$43,591
  Health Practitioners  Unlock$75,327
  Health Technicians  Unlock$41,524
  Healthcare Support  Unlock$25,441
  Fire Fighters  Unlock$35,516
  Law Enforcement  Unlock$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving  Unlock$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance  Unlock$23,378
  Personal Care  Unlock$15,351
  Sales, Related  Unlock$33,178
  Office Admin, Support  Unlock$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry  Unlock$25,716
  Construction, Extraction  Unlock$41,315
  Maintence, Repair  Unlock$48,436
  Production  Unlock$38,103
  Transportation  Unlock$39,572
  Material Moving  Unlock$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryFairmont, West VirginiaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting $31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction  Unlock$74,432
  Construction  Unlock$44,287
  Manufacturing  Unlock$51,585
  Wholesale Trade  Unlock$51,301
  Retail Trade  Unlock$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing  Unlock$43,256
  Utilities  Unlock$77,546
  Information  Unlock$61,268
  Finance and Insurance  Unlock$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing  Unlock$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services  Unlock$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services  Unlock$30,687
  Educational Services  Unlock$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance  Unlock$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation  Unlock$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services  Unlock$18,154
  Other Services  Unlock$29,481
  Public Administration  Unlock$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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I find Fairmont to be a pretty good town to raise kids. You get to be a "big fish in a little pond" here. Everyone knows you and looks after you if you want to let them.  More

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Over 14 years ago

This is not so much a comment about where I live, but more of me ,looking for some helpful suggestions. I live in West Virgina, been here all my life. And now I'm  More

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