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Queens, NY County is a great place to live and work. The job growth in the area is quite strong, with an estimated growth rate of 35.80%, significantly higher than the national average of 30.54%. Moreover, the unemployment rate in Queens is lower than the US average at just 3.4%. This indicates that there are plenty of jobs available in Queens for those seeking employment. With such a positive outlook for job growth and low unemployment, Queens is an ideal location for those looking to find a secure and good paying job.

The unemployment rate in Queens County is 11.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Queens County has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 12.4% over the past year.
- The average salary in Queens County is $75,886.
- The median home cost in Queens County is $604,400

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Queens? Computer, Math ($89,434)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($18,339)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($87,119)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($26,645)
- Average Income of Residents in Queens ($35,640) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Queens (11) 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 Queens, New York that match your qualifications.

     JobsQueens, New YorkUnited States
  $35,640$37,638
  $75,886$69,021
  116
  -12.4%-6.2%
  31.4%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationQueens, New YorkUnited States
  Management$78,859$77,236
  Business, Financial$76,273$68,299
  Computer, Math$89,434$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$82,967$86,023
  Sciences$73,980$66,034
  Social Service$51,616$44,925
  Legal$86,686$88,013
  Education$52,373$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$54,529$43,591
  Health Practitioners$86,718$75,327
  Health Technicians$50,297$41,524
  Healthcare Support$27,438$25,441
  Fire Fighters$39,681$35,516
  Law Enforcement$73,337$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$26,812$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$30,076$23,378
  Personal Care$18,339$15,351
  Sales, Related$30,033$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$42,726$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$38,633$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$42,131$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$53,670$48,436
  Production$33,305$38,103
  Transportation$36,379$39,572
  Material Moving$27,759$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryQueens, New YorkUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$26,645$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$55,972$74,432
  Construction$44,038$44,287
  Manufacturing$42,136$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$48,583$51,301
  Retail Trade$28,323$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$41,217$43,256
  Utilities$87,119$77,546
  Information$68,208$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$79,209$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$53,595$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$73,000$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$59,563$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$33,371$30,687
  Educational Services$54,205$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$43,208$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$37,745$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$27,844$18,154
  Other Services$29,145$29,481
  Public Administration$71,145$61,644
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