Workforce


Workforce

Area Area Type Latest Month Year Ago
    September September
    2009 2008
    Labor Force Unemployment Rate Labor Force Employment Unemployment Rate
Howard County 15,054 1,129 7.5 15,141 13,765 723 5.0
Big Spring City 10,405 880 8.5 10,463 9,146 547 5.5

 

Wage Data


Wage Data
November 2009
Production Classifications Occupational Title Entry Level Wage ($/HR)
  Low High
Civil Engineers 21.61 42.23
Mechanical Engineers 23.19 46.89
Construction Laborers 9.30 13.64
Operating Engineers and other Construction Equipment 11.46 18.06
Electricians 13.42 20.65
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 13.23 20.99
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialist 11.46 23.60
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 13.28 20.53
HVAC and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installer 11.91 21.56
Industrial Machinery Mechanics 13.53 23.74
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 8.60 15.15
Helper-Installation, Maintenance 8.25 11.79
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production 16.58 32.05
Machinists 12.04 18.61
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Braziers 12.31 20.54
Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor Trailer 12.20 20.59
Laborers and Frieght, Stock and Material Movers 7.24 12.43
General and Operations Manager 21.65 57.24
Engineering Manager 40.93 77.05
     

 

Wage Data
Office, Clerical and Technical Classification
Classification Occupational Title Entry Level Wage ($/HR)
  LOW HIGH
Accountant/Auditor 12.27 24.66
Computer Support Specialists 17.31 32.74