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The job market in Portage, WI is looking very promising, with a projected job growth of 30.80% over the next ten years. This is significantly higher than the national average of 30.54%. The unemployment rate in Portage is also quite low at 2.7%, compared to the national average of 4.1%. This indicates a strong and growing economy in Portage, with great potential for finding employment opportunities.

The unemployment rate in Portage is 4.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Portage has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 1.3% over the past year.
- The average salary in Portage is $56,303.
- The median home cost in Portage is $212,100

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Portage? Computer, Math ($82,708)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($5,772)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($87,917)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($7,305)
- Average Income of Residents in Portage ($27,640) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Portage (4.6) 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 Portage. 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 Portage, Wisconsin that match your qualifications.

     JobsPortage, WisconsinUnited States
  $27,640$37,638
  $56,303$69,021
  4.66
  -3.8%-6.2%
  36.1%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationPortage, WisconsinUnited States
  Management$42,109$77,236
  Business, Financial$55,821$68,299
  Computer, Math$82,708$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$76,667$86,023
  Sciences$48,631$66,034
  Social Service$34,487$44,925
  Legal $88,013
  Education$34,539$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$25,052$43,591
  Health Practitioners$65,259$75,327
  Health Technicians$31,842$41,524
  Healthcare Support$24,770$25,441
  Fire Fighters $35,516
  Law Enforcement$59,200$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$16,523$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$23,958$23,378
  Personal Care$5,772$15,351
  Sales, Related$24,671$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$38,486$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$43,611$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$52,831$48,436
  Production$41,991$38,103
  Transportation$51,763$39,572
  Material Moving$33,438$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryPortage, WisconsinUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting $31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$42,731$44,287
  Manufacturing$45,445$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$51,118$51,301
  Retail Trade$28,287$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$67,063$43,256
  Utilities$87,917$77,546
  Information$65,536$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$52,847$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing $46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$38,603$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$62,917$30,687
  Educational Services$31,591$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$30,268$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$7,305$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$16,219$18,154
  Other Services$52,775$29,481
  Public Administration$42,404$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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