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Pikeville, KY is experiencing a negative job growth of -32.18%, much lower than the US average of 30.54%. This is reflected in its high unemployment rate of 8.8%, compared to the US average of 4.1%. Unfortunately, this means that job opportunities in Pikeville are limited and that the area faces an uphill battle for economic advancement. Despite this, there are still options available to enterprising individuals who are willing to work hard and take advantage of what is out there.

The unemployment rate in Pikeville is 7.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Pikeville has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 7.3% over the past year.
- The average salary in Pikeville is $41,094.
- The median home cost in Pikeville is $236,500

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Pikeville? Health Practitioners ($68,809)
- Worst paying jobs? Cleaning, Maintenance ($8,393)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($110,694)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Retail Trade ($17,059)
- Average Income of Residents in Pikeville (  Unlock) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Pikeville (  Unlock) 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 Pikeville. 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 Pikeville, Kentucky that match your qualifications.

     JobsPikeville, KentuckyUnited States
    Unlock$37,638
    Unlock$69,021
    Unlock6
    Unlock-6.2%
    Unlock33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationPikeville, KentuckyUnited States
  Management  Unlock$77,236
  Business, Financial  Unlock$68,299
  Computer, Math  Unlock$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering  Unlock$86,023
  Sciences  Unlock$66,034
  Social Service  Unlock$44,925
  Legal  Unlock$88,013
  Education  Unlock$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment  Unlock$43,591
  Health Practitioners  Unlock$75,327
  Health Technicians  Unlock$41,524
  Healthcare Support  Unlock$25,441
  Fire Fighters  Unlock$35,516
  Law Enforcement  Unlock$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving  Unlock$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance  Unlock$23,378
  Personal Care  Unlock$15,351
  Sales, Related  Unlock$33,178
  Office Admin, Support  Unlock$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry  Unlock$25,716
  Construction, Extraction  Unlock$41,315
  Maintence, Repair  Unlock$48,436
  Production  Unlock$38,103
  Transportation  Unlock$39,572
  Material Moving  Unlock$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryPikeville, KentuckyUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting $31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction  Unlock$74,432
  Construction  Unlock$44,287
  Manufacturing  Unlock$51,585
  Wholesale Trade  Unlock$51,301
  Retail Trade  Unlock$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing  Unlock$43,256
  Utilities  Unlock$77,546
  Information  Unlock$61,268
  Finance and Insurance  Unlock$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing  Unlock$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services  Unlock$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services  Unlock$30,687
  Educational Services  Unlock$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance  Unlock$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation $25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services  Unlock$18,154
  Other Services  Unlock$29,481
  Public Administration  Unlock$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Over 13 years ago

I've lived in the wonderful county of Pike for the past seven years. Originally I am from Morgan County, but when I met my husband I made the move to Pikeville. Seven  More

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Over 17 years ago

Not much to do in the area, there has been alot of prescription drug abuse, but not alot of major crimes as one user said, I do enjoy the area, people are friendly, the  More

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I have lived in Pikeville, Kentucky for 28 years and I have lived in 3 other cities. I think that Pikeville is a wonderful place to live. I have a strong religious  More

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