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Polk, IA County is looking very promising when it comes to job growth. In the area of Polk, IA County the projected job growth is 33.08%, which is higher than the average rate of 30.54% for the US. Additionally, this county also has a low unemployment rate compared to the national average. The unemployment rate in Polk, IA County is only 2.9%, while the US average rate of unemployment is 4.1%. This indicates that there are many opportunities for employment in this area and it could be a great place to search for a job in the near future.

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

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Polk County has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 2.7% over the past year.
- The average salary in Polk County is $73,015.
- The median home cost in Polk County is $247,000

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Polk? Legal ($115,168)
- Worst paying jobs? Food Prep, Serving ($15,369)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($70,448)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($16,996)
- Average Income of Residents in Polk ($38,475) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Polk (4.6) 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 Polk, Iowa that match your qualifications.

     JobsPolk, IowaUnited States
  $38,475$37,638
  $73,015$69,021
  4.66
  -6.0%-6.2%
  35.9%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationPolk, IowaUnited States
  Management$78,313$77,236
  Business, Financial$67,101$68,299
  Computer, Math$81,312$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$77,380$86,023
  Sciences$68,052$66,034
  Social Service$53,510$44,925
  Legal$115,168$88,013
  Education$47,819$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$43,228$43,591
  Health Practitioners$64,646$75,327
  Health Technicians$40,108$41,524
  Healthcare Support$27,071$25,441
  Fire Fighters$34,788$35,516
  Law Enforcement$62,872$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$15,369$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$22,478$23,378
  Personal Care$16,423$15,351
  Sales, Related$40,889$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$38,638$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$27,951$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$43,703$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$46,596$48,436
  Production$40,724$38,103
  Transportation$42,444$39,572
  Material Moving$27,247$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryPolk, IowaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$66,454$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$56,607$74,432
  Construction$46,441$44,287
  Manufacturing$49,839$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$56,824$51,301
  Retail Trade$27,292$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$47,275$43,256
  Utilities$70,448$77,546
  Information$53,005$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$65,485$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$43,001$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$68,253$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$54,682$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$30,609$30,687
  Educational Services$47,983$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$39,743$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$33,258$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$16,996$18,154
  Other Services$36,551$29,481
  Public Administration$68,192$61,644
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