Groton Jobs

  • Truck Driver - Independent Contractor Over The Road. We Train

    C.R. England - Groton, CT

    C.R. England is now hiring for Independent Contractors to haul our freight As an Independent Contractor with C.R. England, you can enjoy great benefits and steady miles with...

    from C.R. England - 8 days ago
  • Owner Operator - Truck Driver

    Swift Transportation Co - Groton, CT

    We love small businesses. Swift started out as a small company that quickly grew to a fleet of 4,200 owner operators. Our progress and experience over the years has clued us in...

    from Swift Transportation Co., Inc - 11 days ago
  • Student Driver Trainee - CDL Graduates

    Swift Transportation - Groton, CT

    Start your journey with Swift! We have certified mentors ready and available to provide you with Best-In-Class training bringing you one step closer to a successful career in...

    from Swift Transportation - 9 days ago
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Groton, Connecticut

Groton is a town located on the Thames River in New London County, Connecticut. The population was 39,907 at the 2000 census. Groton is the home of the Electric Boat Corporation, which is the major contractor for submarine work for the United States Navy, and the Navy's SUBASE New London. The pharmaceutical company Pfizer is also a major employer. The Avery Point section of Groton is home to a regional campus of the University of Connecticut.

Groton Careers

Among the most common occupations in Groton are Management, professional, and related occupations, 29%; Sales and office occupations, 25%; and Service occupations, 22%. Approximately 79 percent of workers in Groton, Connecticut work for companies, 12 percent work for the government and 3 percent are self-employed.

Groton Industries

The leading industries in Groton, Connecticut are Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services, 21%; Manufacturing, 20%; and Educational, health and social services, 13%. Simply Hired's Groton job listings indicate that the following industries in Groton are hiring the most workers:

Groton Job Salaries

According to government data, the average salary for jobs in Groton, Connecticut is $30,493, and the median income of households in Groton was $40,515.
 

Average Salaries in Groton, CT

In USD as of May 25, 2013
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Groton, CT

 $30,000
 

According to our Groton Trends data, the number of Groton, Connecticut jobs has increased by 39% since October 2011.
Groton job trends

Groton Employment Statistics

Population of Groton
Total population 10,010
Male 52.62%
Female 47.38%
Median age 31.6
  
Groton Housing
Owner-occupied homes 39.9%
Median cost of a home $124,300
Median mortgage payment $723
Renter-occupied homes 60.1%
Vacant housing 7.4%
Median monthly rent $620
  
Average Income
Median for all male full-time $32,476
Median for all female full-time $28,510
  
Household Income
Less than $10,000 7%
$10,000 to $14,999 7%
$15,000 to $24,999 10%
$25,000 to $34,999 18%
$35,000 to $49,999 19%
$50,000 to $74,999 22%
$75,000 to $99,999 9%
$100,000 to $149,999 7%
$150,000 to $199,999 0%
$200,000 or more 1%
  
Education
Less than 9th grade 3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 8%
High school graduate 37%
Some college, no degree 27%
Associate's degree 7%
Bachelor's degree 12%
Graduate degree 7%
  
Marital Status
Never married 36%
Currently married 42%
Separated 3%
Widowed 5%
Divorced 14%
  
Race
White 82%
Black or African American 11%
Asian 4%
Other 4%
  
Groton Commute
Carpool 12.1%
Public transportation 2.8%
Average travel time 18 minutes