Wilkes County, GA Jobs


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Wilkes, GA County is experiencing positive job growth with an estimated 33.40% growth rate. This rate of job growth surpasses the US average of 30.54%, which is promising for the area's economy and workforce. The unemployment rate in Wilkes County stands at 5.1%, slightly higher than the national average of 4.1%. Despite this, the county still provides a great opportunity for workers to find quality employment opportunities in a variety of industries.

The unemployment rate in Wilkes County is 4.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Wilkes County has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 2.6% over the past year.
- The average salary in Wilkes County is $43,859.
- The median home cost in Wilkes County is $127,400

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Wilkes? Health Practitioners ($80,972)
- Worst paying jobs? Cleaning, Maintenance ($11,875)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services ($70,402)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Administrative and Support and Waste Services ($9,803)
- Average Income of Residents in Wilkes ($27,914) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Wilkes (4.7) 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 Wilkes, Georgia that match your qualifications.

     JobsWilkes, GeorgiaUnited States
  $27,914$37,638
  $43,859$69,021
  4.76
  -4.7%-6.2%
  28.8%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationWilkes, GeorgiaUnited States
  Management$38,659$77,236
  Business, Financial$28,750$68,299
  Computer, Math$66,875$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering $86,023
  Sciences $66,034
  Social Service$28,750$44,925
  Legal $88,013
  Education$42,708$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$70,223$43,591
  Health Practitioners$80,972$75,327
  Health Technicians$22,292$41,524
  Healthcare Support$22,361$25,441
  Fire Fighters $35,516
  Law Enforcement$34,899$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$17,813$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$11,875$23,378
  Personal Care$14,167$15,351
  Sales, Related$22,813$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$29,777$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$60,323$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$32,281$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$35,250$48,436
  Production$33,462$38,103
  Transportation$21,455$39,572
  Material Moving$20,913$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryWilkes, GeorgiaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$31,250$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$31,375$44,287
  Manufacturing$34,702$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$24,773$51,301
  Retail Trade$23,844$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$34,716$43,256
  Utilities$21,655$77,546
  Information$11,583$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$56,168$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$31,602$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$70,402$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$9,803$30,687
  Educational Services$28,272$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$24,617$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$10,833$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$11,867$18,154
  Other Services$25,585$29,481
  Public Administration$34,257$61,644
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