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The job prospects in Alabama State are looking positive with a projected job growth of 17.24%, which is higher than the US average of 30.54%. The unemployment rate in the state stands at 5.4%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 4.1%. With this growth and low unemployment rate, Alabama offers promising career opportunities for its citizens and is an attractive destination for those looking to pursue employment.

The unemployment rate in Alabama is 3.4% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)


YOU SHOULD KNOW

- That Job Growth in Alabama has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 1.8% over the past year.
- The average salary in Alabama is $43,511.
- The median home cost in Alabama is $214,000

JOB HELPFUL RESOURCES

- Best paying jobs in Alabama? Architecture, Engineering ($74,126)
- Worst paying jobs? Food Prep, Serving ($11,586)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction ($65,564)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($11,788)
- Average Income of Residents in Alabama ($25,746) compared to USA ($31,177)
- The Unemployment Rate in Alabama (3.4) 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 Alabama, Alabama that match your qualifications.

  EMPLOYMENT INFORMATIONAlabama, AlabamaUnited States
  $25,746$31,177
  $46,472$57,652
  3.46
  -3.24%-6.18%
  32.42%33.51%
  AVERAGE SALARY BY OCCUPATIONAlabama, AlabamaUnited States
  Management$58,451$65,643
  Business, Financial$50,593$55,431
  Computer, Math$68,158$73,554
  Architecture, Engineering$74,126$74,001
  Sciences$47,418$55,336
  Social Service$36,418$38,592
  Legal$59,690$74,395
  Education$40,661$39,450
  Arts, Entertainment$30,562$36,374
  Health Practitioners$53,805$64,417
  Health Technicians$30,880$35,954
  Healthcare Support$20,251$22,334
  Fire Fighters$27,833$29,766
  Law Enforcement$41,391$55,397
  Food Prep, Serving$11,586$13,351
  Cleaning, Maintenance$16,680$18,423
  Personal Care$13,537$15,351
  Sales, Related$23,007$26,485
  Office Admin, Support$26,440$29,268
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$21,925$19,254
  Construction, Extraction$28,415$32,468
  Maintence, Repair$39,539$40,948
  Production$31,155$31,479
  Transportation$31,802$32,663
  Material Moving$22,181$22,126
  AVERAGE SALARY BY INDUSTRYAlabama, AlabamaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$26,396$24,135
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$65,564$62,204
  Construction$30,433$35,300
  Manufacturing$36,951$42,158
  Wholesale Trade$39,131$41,714
  Retail Trade$20,207$21,666
  Transportation and Warehousing$40,941$40,449
  Utilities$60,085$62,996
  Information$38,211$48,512
  Finance and Insurance$40,387$50,584
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$31,829$36,265
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$51,752$59,897
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$41,144$61,392
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$21,288$23,873
  Educational Services$36,210$37,346
  Health Care and Social Assistance$30,329$33,234
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$16,091$21,042
  Accommodation and Food Services$11,788$14,790
  Other Services$21,484$22,627
  Public Administration$46,745$51,719
UNEMPLOYMENT BY YEAR (Years 1990 to 2021)

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Reviews for Alabama    20 Reviews
I would rather live in hell - 8/22/2021
As someone who has lived in Alabama for 19 years, the best thing i can say about the state is that it could be worse. First of all, if you're not a straight white... Read More

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Sweet Home Alabama - 12/6/2016
My husband and I have lived in Memphis for the last 14 years. Believe me, anyplace is better to live than Memphis. These poor folks are stuck in a Civil Rights bubble... Read More

Thinking of moving to Foley - 3/25/2015
Can anyone tell me about the services available to senior citizens in Foley. example: if I move there now, I am 67. If I stay and eventually stop driving are there... Read More


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