Point Pleasant Metro Area, WV Jobs


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The job outlook in the Point Pleasant, WV Metro Area is looking positive, with projected growth of 6.18% over the next decade. This rate of increase is lower than the US average of 30.54%, but still signifies a promising job market for locals. Additionally, current unemployment rates in the area are 5.8%, lower than the national average of 4.1%. With these indicators, residents can look forward to an expanding job market that offers more opportunities and improved economic prospects.

The unemployment rate in Point Pleasant Metro Area is 5.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Point Pleasant Metro Area has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 2.7% over the past year.
- The average salary in Point Pleasant Metro Area is $50,489.
- The median home cost in Point Pleasant Metro Area is $126,800

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Point_Pleasant? Sciences ($74,107)
- Worst paying jobs? Arts, Entertainment ($12,039)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($79,196)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($16,033)
- Average Income of Residents in Point_Pleasant ($27,470) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Point_Pleasant (5.9) 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 Point_Pleasant, West Virginia that match your qualifications.

     JobsPoint Pleasant, West VirginiaUnited States
  $27,470$37,638
  $50,489$69,021
  5.96
  -2.7%-6.2%
  21.6%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationPoint Pleasant, West VirginiaUnited States
  Management$53,937$77,236
  Business, Financial$61,292$68,299
  Computer, Math$35,000$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$55,000$86,023
  Sciences$74,107$66,034
  Social Service$31,630$44,925
  Legal$21,607$88,013
  Education$44,213$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$12,039$43,591
  Health Practitioners$56,966$75,327
  Health Technicians$40,024$41,524
  Healthcare Support$22,143$25,441
  Fire Fighters$23,938$35,516
  Law Enforcement$31,867$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$17,985$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$21,031$23,378
  Personal Care$14,514$15,351
  Sales, Related$22,773$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$30,291$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$25,962$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$40,174$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$54,622$48,436
  Production$48,845$38,103
  Transportation$41,958$39,572
  Material Moving$22,405$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryPoint Pleasant, West VirginiaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$30,564$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$32,625$74,432
  Construction$46,515$44,287
  Manufacturing$48,343$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$41,382$51,301
  Retail Trade$22,756$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$51,386$43,256
  Utilities$79,196$77,546
  Information$33,750$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$41,369$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$48,290$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$38,750$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$24,771$30,687
  Educational Services$38,400$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$32,814$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$17,279$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$16,033$18,154
  Other Services$32,900$29,481
  Public Administration$32,431$61,644
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