Augusta-Waterville Metro Area, ME Jobs


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The job market in the Augusta-Waterville, ME Metro Area is showing promising signs of growth with a projected job growth rate of 20.20%, significantly higher than the national average of 30.54%. During this time of economic uncertainty, the unemployment rate in the region remains low at just 3.0%, well below the US average of 4.1%. The local economy offers great opportunities for people looking to find work and start their careers. With such a strong outlook for job growth in the coming years, Augusta-Waterville, ME Metro Area is an excellent place to pursue career ambitions in many different industries and disciplines.

The unemployment rate in Augusta-Waterville Metro Area is 4.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Augusta-Waterville Metro Area has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 3.5% over the past year.
- The average salary in Augusta-Waterville Metro Area is $58,097.
- The median home cost in Augusta-Waterville Metro Area is $274,300

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Augusta-Waterville? Health Practitioners ($70,983)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($12,188)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($81,902)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($10,275)
- Average Income of Residents in Augusta-Waterville ($32,854) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Augusta-Waterville (4.6) 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 Augusta-Waterville, Maine that match your qualifications.

     JobsAugusta-Waterville, MaineUnited States
  $32,854$37,638
  $58,097$69,021
  4.66
  -3.5%-6.2%
  30.8%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationAugusta-Waterville, MaineUnited States
  Management$62,188$77,236
  Business, Financial$56,274$68,299
  Computer, Math$63,324$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$64,971$86,023
  Sciences$56,883$66,034
  Social Service$40,858$44,925
  Legal$56,076$88,013
  Education$40,864$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$32,895$43,591
  Health Practitioners$70,983$75,327
  Health Technicians$44,139$41,524
  Healthcare Support$27,102$25,441
  Fire Fighters$55,240$35,516
  Law Enforcement$56,563$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$18,874$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$20,920$23,378
  Personal Care$12,188$15,351
  Sales, Related$23,346$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$35,006$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$17,656$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$41,402$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$43,055$48,436
  Production$43,728$38,103
  Transportation$45,740$39,572
  Material Moving$27,253$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryAugusta-Waterville, MaineUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$20,095$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$81,250$74,432
  Construction$40,467$44,287
  Manufacturing$51,918$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$45,625$51,301
  Retail Trade$24,109$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$49,919$43,256
  Utilities$81,902$77,546
  Information$45,729$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$53,457$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$44,280$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$54,976$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$30,582$30,687
  Educational Services$39,401$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$39,290$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$10,275$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$18,173$18,154
  Other Services$25,833$29,481
  Public Administration$52,208$61,644
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