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The job market in Knoxville, TN Metro Area is a strong and vibrant one. According to the latest figures, the area has seen an impressive growth rate of 19.58% in job prospects over the last few years. This is significantly higher than the national figure of 30.54%. At the same time, unemployment in this metro area is also very low at 3.5%, much lower than the US average rate of 4.1%. This indicates a healthy job market with plenty of opportunities for those seeking employment in this region.

The unemployment rate in Knoxville Metro Area is 4.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Knoxville Metro Area has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 0.9% over the past year.
- The average salary in Knoxville Metro Area is $60,862.
- The median home cost in Knoxville Metro Area is $301,600

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Knoxville? Architecture, Engineering ($86,523)
- Worst paying jobs? Food Prep, Serving ($14,452)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($73,125)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($16,613)
- Average Income of Residents in Knoxville ($34,317) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Knoxville (4.5) 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 Knoxville, Tennessee that match your qualifications.

     JobsKnoxville, TennesseeUnited States
  $34,317$37,638
  $60,862$69,021
  4.56
  -4.2%-6.2%
  38.1%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationKnoxville, TennesseeUnited States
  Management$66,548$77,236
  Business, Financial$58,510$68,299
  Computer, Math$71,467$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$86,523$86,023
  Sciences$67,115$66,034
  Social Service$38,509$44,925
  Legal$63,029$88,013
  Education$41,455$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$39,835$43,591
  Health Practitioners$59,280$75,327
  Health Technicians$35,723$41,524
  Healthcare Support$24,502$25,441
  Fire Fighters$39,648$35,516
  Law Enforcement$42,985$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$14,452$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$21,699$23,378
  Personal Care$15,495$15,351
  Sales, Related$32,523$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$31,916$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$17,582$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$37,533$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$49,236$48,436
  Production$36,291$38,103
  Transportation$39,603$39,572
  Material Moving$23,869$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryKnoxville, TennesseeUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$28,684$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$56,429$74,432
  Construction$41,288$44,287
  Manufacturing$45,742$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$51,272$51,301
  Retail Trade$25,863$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$40,755$43,256
  Utilities$73,125$77,546
  Information$50,718$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$48,876$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$43,438$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$65,939$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$61,299$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$30,661$30,687
  Educational Services$39,715$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$36,565$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$19,446$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$16,613$18,154
  Other Services$28,238$29,481
  Public Administration$51,261$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Great schools, friendly people, great shopping, many community activities, fun downtown area, within 8 hours of most places you would want to visit...... The beautiful  More

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