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Howard, IA County has seen an impressive job growth of 16.46%, which is over 50% higher than the US average of 30.54%. This increased job availability and economic security has also been reflected in the lower unemployment rate of 3.0%, which is 1.1% lower than that of the entire US. This indicates that Howard, IA County is a great place for individuals to find employment opportunities and build stable careers.

The unemployment rate in Howard County is 4.8% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Howard County has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 0.7% over the past year.
- The average salary in Howard County is $60,387.
- The median home cost in Howard County is $144,600

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Howard? Legal ($166,528)
- Worst paying jobs? Food Prep, Serving ($5,909)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($153,750)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($8,077)
- Average Income of Residents in Howard ($29,080) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Howard (4.8) 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 Howard, Iowa that match your qualifications.

     JobsHoward, IowaUnited States
  $29,080$37,638
  $60,387$69,021
  4.86
  -4.5%-6.2%
  16.2%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationHoward, IowaUnited States
  Management$50,625$77,236
  Business, Financial$50,792$68,299
  Computer, Math$32,132$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$82,500$86,023
  Sciences $66,034
  Social Service$30,833$44,925
  Legal$166,528$88,013
  Education$37,031$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$30,000$43,591
  Health Practitioners$52,829$75,327
  Health Technicians$22,054$41,524
  Healthcare Support$21,250$25,441
  Fire Fighters $35,516
  Law Enforcement $64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$5,909$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$20,179$23,378
  Personal Care$8,750$15,351
  Sales, Related$26,548$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$34,662$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$29,125$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$39,469$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$40,417$48,436
  Production$34,239$38,103
  Transportation$35,729$39,572
  Material Moving$26,951$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryHoward, IowaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$35,197$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$40,833$44,287
  Manufacturing$38,563$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$48,906$51,301
  Retail Trade$24,313$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$40,694$43,256
  Utilities$153,750$77,546
  Information $61,268
  Finance and Insurance$42,407$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing $46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$32,378$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$23,500$30,687
  Educational Services$50,320$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$31,309$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$25,417$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$8,077$18,154
  Other Services$11,974$29,481
  Public Administration$42,050$61,644
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