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Among the most common occupations in Chester are Management, professional, and related occupations, 33%. Sales and office occupations, 32%. and Service occupations, 15%. Approximately 75 percent of workers in Chester, New York work for companies, 17 percent work for the government and 5 percent are self-employed.

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Chester Industries

The leading industries in Chester, New York are Retail trade, 18%; Educational, health and social services, 17%; and Manufacturing, 9%. Simply Hired's Chester job listings indicate that the following industries in Chester are hiring the most workers: Misc Store Retailers, Department Stores, Discount & Club Stores, Pet Care Services and Hospitals.

Chester Job Salaries

According to government data, the average salary for jobs in Chester, New York is $39,672, and the median income of households in Chester was $55,417.
 

Average Salaries in Chester, NY

Chester, NY

$40,000
 

Chester Unemployment Rate

Chester has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, compared the national average of 5.8%.

According to our Chester Trends data, the number of Chester, New York jobs has increased by 28% since November 2006.
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Chester Employment Statistics

Population of Chester
Total population 3,445
Male 48.01%
Female 51.99%
Median age 35.5
  
Chester Housing
Owner-occupied homes 57.5%
Median cost of a home $130,200
Median mortgage payment $916
Renter-occupied homes 42.5%
Vacant housing 4.1%
Median monthly rent $826
  
Average Income
Median for all male full-time $47,386
Median for all female full-time $31,957
  
Household Income
Less than $10,000 5%
$10,000 to $14,999 4%
$15,000 to $24,999 7%
$25,000 to $34,999 8%
$35,000 to $49,999 18%
$50,000 to $74,999 28%
$75,000 to $99,999 15%
$100,000 to $149,999 10%
$150,000 to $199,999 3%
$200,000 or more 2%
  
Education
Less than 9th grade 3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 10%
High school graduate 32%
Some college, no degree 22%
Associate's degree 10%
Bachelor's degree 16%
Graduate degree 8%
  
Marital Status
Never married 27%
Currently married 57%
Separated 2%
Widowed 6%
Divorced 8%
  
Race
White 85%
Black or African American 8%
Asian 3%
Other 4%
  
Chester Commute
Carpool 7.9%
Public transportation 3.1%
Average travel time 38 minutes