Perry County, KY Jobs


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The job market in Perry, KY County is not looking very promising. The future job growth in the county is estimated at a dismal -38.04%, which is lower than the US average of 30.54%. The unemployment rate in Perry, KY County is also significantly higher than the national average, standing at 9.1% compared to 4.1%. This suggests that most people living in Perry, KY County are having difficulty finding employment and that job opportunities are limited.

The unemployment rate in Perry County is 6.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Perry County has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 0.7% over the past year.
- The average salary in Perry County is $40,577.
- The median home cost in Perry County is $85,100

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Perry? Health Practitioners ($96,473)
- Worst paying jobs? Farming, Fishing, Forestry ($10,625)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($84,667)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($2,632)
- Average Income of Residents in Perry ($25,009) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Perry (6.7) is higher 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 Perry, Kentucky that match your qualifications.

     JobsPerry, KentuckyUnited States
  $25,009$37,638
  $40,577$69,021
  6.76
  -5.2%-6.2%
  12.5%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationPerry, KentuckyUnited States
  Management$51,795$77,236
  Business, Financial$41,538$68,299
  Computer, Math $87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$95,682$86,023
  Sciences$39,031$66,034
  Social Service$43,188$44,925
  Legal$53,856$88,013
  Education$39,832$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$39,429$43,591
  Health Practitioners$96,473$75,327
  Health Technicians$31,797$41,524
  Healthcare Support$22,216$25,441
  Fire Fighters$30,324$35,516
  Law Enforcement$57,667$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$14,813$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$19,310$23,378
  Personal Care$11,250$15,351
  Sales, Related$33,325$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$27,654$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$10,625$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$51,930$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$52,741$48,436
  Production$41,658$38,103
  Transportation$28,268$39,572
  Material Moving$23,801$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryPerry, KentuckyUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$52,925$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$43,644$74,432
  Construction$50,227$44,287
  Manufacturing$40,255$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$45,690$51,301
  Retail Trade$33,413$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$26,975$43,256
  Utilities$84,667$77,546
  Information$20,336$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$32,069$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$58,869$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$79,583$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$21,601$30,687
  Educational Services$39,905$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$34,742$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$2,632$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$13,727$18,154
  Other Services$14,238$29,481
  Public Administration$47,396$61,644
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