Anderson Jobs

Anderson is a city located in Anderson County, South Carolina. As of the United States 2000 Census, the city had a population of 25,514 and is the center of an urbanized area of 70,530. It is the principal city of and seat of Anderson County, South Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area , which is further included in the larger Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina Combined Statistical Area . It is the county seat of Anderson County . Anderson is the smallest of the three primary cities that makes up the Upstate region and is nicknamed "The Electric City" and "The Friendliest City in South Carolina." Anderson's spirit and quality of life has earned national recognition as Anderson County was named an "All-America City" in 2000.

Anderson's economy revolves around manufacturing. Anderson has over 230 manufacturers, including 22 international companies. In the county, Anderson has a thriving business climate. The top major industries in Anderson include manufacturers of automotive products, metal products, industrial machinery, plastics, publishing, and textiles. Two industries that many times interconnect are the plastic and automotive sectors. There are more than 27 BMW suppliers in the Upstate, which is recognized internationally as an automotive supplier hub. The plastic industry has a strong presence in the Upstate with 244 plastic companies located within the 10 counties of the state's northwest corner. Anderson County, in particular, has 11 automotive suppliers and is a major player in the plastic industry, with 27 plastic companies located within its borders. It has one unionized company in the area - Anderson is a growing area in the form of economics.

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Among the most common occupations in Anderson are Management, professional, and related occupations, 27%. Sales and office occupations, 23%. and Production, transportation, and material moving occupations, 18%. Approximately 73 percent of workers in Anderson, South Carolina work for companies, 13 percent work for the government and 6 percent are self-employed.

Currently, the most commonly listed Anderson Jobs are for physical therapist jobs, occupational therapist jobs, physical therapy jobs, occupational therapy jobs, physical therapy assistant jobs and nurse practitioner jobs.

The leading industries in Anderson, South Carolina are Educational, health and social services, 21%; Manufacturing, 19%; and Retail trade, 13%. Simply Hired's Anderson job listings indicate that the following industries in Anderson are hiring the most workers: Computer Equipment Mfg, Computer Makers, Computer Storage Device Mfg, Clinics & Outpatient Services and Outpatient Surgery Centers.

According to government data, the average salary for jobs in Anderson, South Carolina is $25,834, and the median income of households in Anderson was $27,716.

Anderson has an unemployment rate of 7.9%, compared the national average of 5.8%.

According to our Anderson Trends data, the number of Anderson, South Carolina jobs has decreased by 52% since March 2008.

Population of Anderson Total population 25,514 Male 45.16% Female 54.84% Median age 38.0     Anderson Housing Owner-occupied homes 53.4% Median cost of a home $84,100 Median mortgage payment $558 Renter-occupied homes 46.6% Vacant housing 11.8% Median monthly rent $454     Average Income Median for all male full-time $29,829 Median for all female full-time $21,840     Household Income Less than $10,000 20% $10,000 to $14,999 9% $15,000 to $24,999 17% $25,000 to $34,999 14% $35,000 to $49,999 14% $50,000 to $74,999 15% $75,000 to $99,999 5% $100,000 to $149,999 4% $150,000 to $199,999 1% $200,000 or more 2%

Education Less than 9th grade 12% 9th to 12th grade, no diploma 18% High school graduate 28% Some college, no degree 17% Associate's degree 6% Bachelor's degree 14% Graduate degree 6%     Marital Status Never married 28% Currently married 45% Separated 4% Widowed 13% Divorced 10%     Race White 64% Black or African American 34% Asian 1% Other 1%     Anderson Commute Carpool 14.3% Public transportation 1.2% Average travel time 18 minutes

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