DeKalb County, AL Jobs


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DeKalb, AL County is a growing area with a projected job growth rate of 20.44%, that is higher than the US average of 30.54%. With an unemployment rate of 4.6%, DeKalb, AL County has lower unemployment than the US which is at 4.1%. The county offers residents and those looking to relocate promising job prospects in various industries, from retail to manufacturing to professional services. Residents in DeKalb are sure to find a career that fits their needs and offers them the opportunity for growth and stability.

The unemployment rate in DeKalb County is 2.3% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in DeKalb County has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 3.1% over the past year.
- The average salary in DeKalb County is $44,037.
- The median home cost in DeKalb County is $181,600

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in DeKalb? Sciences ($56,944)
- Worst paying jobs? Food Prep, Serving ($9,921)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Information ($47,571)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($10,105)
- Average Income of Residents in DeKalb ($23,947) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in DeKalb (2.3) 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 DeKalb, Alabama that match your qualifications.

     JobsDeKalb, AlabamaUnited States
  $23,947$37,638
  $44,037$69,021
  2.36
  -3.1%-6.2%
  36.5%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationDeKalb, AlabamaUnited States
  Management$49,183$77,236
  Business, Financial$45,357$68,299
  Computer, Math$14,821$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$54,803$86,023
  Sciences$56,944$66,034
  Social Service$33,728$44,925
  Legal$28,603$88,013
  Education$42,257$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$16,203$43,591
  Health Practitioners$54,861$75,327
  Health Technicians$38,750$41,524
  Healthcare Support$20,915$25,441
  Fire Fighters$24,405$35,516
  Law Enforcement$43,073$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$9,921$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$21,166$23,378
  Personal Care$12,296$15,351
  Sales, Related$27,038$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$28,137$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$24,125$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$32,259$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$37,360$48,436
  Production$33,705$38,103
  Transportation$38,650$39,572
  Material Moving$21,767$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryDeKalb, AlabamaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$25,176$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$32,555$44,287
  Manufacturing$35,473$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$39,657$51,301
  Retail Trade$25,106$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$37,431$43,256
  Utilities$46,705$77,546
  Information$47,571$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$29,859$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$43,056$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$42,550$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$35,130$30,687
  Educational Services$45,056$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$26,386$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$13,594$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$10,105$18,154
  Other Services$22,500$29,481
  Public Administration$36,932$61,644
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