DeKalb County, TN Jobs


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DeKalb, TN County is a great place to live and work. With an expected job growth rate of 7.34%, there will be plenty of new opportunities for those looking for employment. The unemployment rate in DeKalb County is also lower than the national average at 4.9% compared to 4.1% in the US as a whole, making it an attractive place to start a career or build on an existing one. Whether you are looking for a full time job with benefits or supplementing your income with part time work, DeKalb County has something to offer everyone.

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

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in DeKalb County has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 6.7% over the past year.
- The average salary in DeKalb County is $45,728.
- The median home cost in DeKalb County is $242,900

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in DeKalb? Health Practitioners ($75,254)
- Worst paying jobs? Arts, Entertainment ($8,450)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($48,571)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($6,250)
- Average Income of Residents in DeKalb ($25,625) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in DeKalb (6) is higher than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

View jobs in occupation categories below. It is important to join a job site search that offers legally protected status, inclusive workplace, and diverse and inclusive workplace if you're looking for work in DeKalb. A team that respects gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and other legally protected status are important to look for.

Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in DeKalb, Tennessee that match your qualifications.

     JobsDeKalb, TennesseeUnited States
  $25,625$37,638
  $45,728$69,021
  66
  -6.7%-6.2%
  43.1%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationDeKalb, TennesseeUnited States
  Management$67,667$77,236
  Business, Financial$58,000$68,299
  Computer, Math$37,014$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$35,893$86,023
  Sciences $66,034
  Social Service$38,726$44,925
  Legal$28,798$88,013
  Education$37,277$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$8,450$43,591
  Health Practitioners$75,254$75,327
  Health Technicians$43,724$41,524
  Healthcare Support$10,439$25,441
  Fire Fighters$38,221$35,516
  Law Enforcement$43,676$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$12,350$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$26,713$23,378
  Personal Care$13,609$15,351
  Sales, Related$33,233$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$31,031$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$25,915$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$45,000$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$52,595$48,436
  Production$35,612$38,103
  Transportation$48,357$39,572
  Material Moving$28,602$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryDeKalb, TennesseeUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$26,358$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$47,857$44,287
  Manufacturing$37,000$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$32,569$51,301
  Retail Trade$23,857$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$36,572$43,256
  Utilities$48,571$77,546
  Information$39,273$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$39,712$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$20,681$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$48,542$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$27,014$30,687
  Educational Services$37,371$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$44,343$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$6,250$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$13,813$18,154
  Other Services$45,762$29,481
  Public Administration$32,727$61,644
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