Tomorrow’s Jobs

Tomorrow’s Jobs: The Best Career Opportunities in West Virginia Through 2016

Prepared for West Virginia Economic Development Council’s 2010 Legislative Meeting Economic Development … Meeting Our Workforce Needs Sectors in Need of Skilled Labor

Presented by Kelley Goes Cabinet Secretary West Virginia Department of Commerce January 27, 2010

Table of Contents

Summary Statements .......................................................................................... 1 Part 1: West Virginia’s Projected Workforce, 2006 to 2016 .............................. 2 Part 2: Fastest Growing Occupations in West Virginia ...................................... 3 Part 3: West Virginia’s 24 “In‐Demand” Occupations ........................................ 8 Part 4: What West Virginia Workers Earn, by the Minimum

Training and Education their Jobs Require ........................................... 14

Part 5: Fastest Declining Occupations in West Virginia through 2016 ............. 16 Part 6: Fastest Growing Occupations Nationally by Education Required ........ 20 Part 7: Good Jobs Currently Available In West Virginia ................................... 22 Bibliography ...................................................................................................... 25

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Summary Statements • 75% of all job openings in West Virginia through 2016 will be to fill existing positions.

• The other 25% will be new jobs – ones that did not exist before ‐ and nearly 60% of these will require at least a two‐year degree.

• The best return‐on‐investment in education may be a two‐year Associate degree; occupations that typically require a minimum of a two‐year degree pay 95% of those that requires a Bachelors degree pays.

• Some jobs will disappear; 80% of these only require on‐the‐job training.

• Even today there are great jobs available in West Virginia – if you have the right education, training and experience.

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Part 1: West Virginia’s Projected Workforce, 2006 to 2016 Issues Related Handouts: None

• West Virginia’s workforce is projected to grow from 785,000 in 2006 to 835,000 in 2016.

• Annually through 2016, there will be nearly 24,000 job openings throughout the state.

• 75% of the job openings will be to replace existing workers; this occurs when someone leaves a job and someone else is hired to do the same thing.

• 25% of the job openings will be to fill brand new jobs; this occurs when a job is created where one did not previously exist.

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Part 2: Fastest Growing Occupations in West Virginia Related Handouts: (1) Table titled “100 Fastest Growing Occupations in WV, and (2) Minimum Education & Training Requirements for 100 Fastest Growing and Declining Occupations

• We looked at the 100 fastest‐growing occupations in West Virginia through 2016.

• Annually, 5,200 jobs should available in these 100 occupations.

• 53% (2,800) of these will be new jobs, where one did not exist before.

• 47% (2,400) of these will be replacement jobs, or replacing someone who left.

• 58% will require at least a two‐year college degree.

• The most common training requirements will be: ‐ Bachelor’s degree (36%) ‐ Moderate on‐the‐job training (19%) ‐ Associate’s degree (11%)

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Includes 2007 WV Wages and Minimum Education Requirements

100 Fastest Growing Occupations in West Virginia, 2006‐2016

Ranked by Percent Annual Growth Rate from 2006 to 2016

Annual Growth Openings

Annual Replacement Openings

Total Annual Openings

Annual Growth %

Entry Level Annual Wage '07

Overall Average Annual Wage '07

Experienced Annual Wage '07

Index

WV InDemand Job*

1

Yes

Computer & Math

Network Systems & Data Communications Analysts

745

1,110

37

15

52

4.07

$32,650

$47,110

$60,120

Bachelor's degree

2

Yes

Computer & Math

Computer Software Engineers, Applications

668

991

32

10

42

4.02

$51,070

$67,500

$79,590

Bachelor's degree

3

Install, Maint, & Repair

Aircraft Mechanics & Service Technicians

727

1,022

30

7

37

3.46

$39,140

$42,830

$51,330

Postsecondary vocational award

4

Production

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, & Systems Assembler

378

530

15

8

23

3.44

$30,090

$40,110

$49,160

Moderate-term on-the-job training

2.89

$17,930

$21,780

$24,310

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Occupational Category

Job Title

2006 Emp 2016 Emp

5

Yes

Healthcare Support

Medical Assistants

2,191

2,912

72

27

99

6

Yes

Minimum Education/Training Required

Healthcare Support

Home Health Aides

5,034

6,638

160

45

205

2.8

$13,850

$15,910

$17,470

Short-term on-the-job training

7

Architect & Engineer

Aerospace Engineers

83

109

3

2

5

2.76

$61,890

$78,610

$94,560

Bachelor's degree

8

Healthcare Support

Physical Therapist Assistants

509

667

16

7

23

2.74

$31,880

$37,280

$44,550

Associate degree

Personal Care & Service

Personal & Home Care Aides

5,737

7,509

177

97

274

2.73

$13,740

$15,590

$17,220

Short-term on-the-job training

10

Legal

Court Reporters

113

147

3

2

5

2.67

$38,220

$42,100

$48,670

Postsecondary vocational award

11

Community & Social Services

Substance Abuse & Behavioral Disorder Counselors

334

434

10

7

17

2.65

$28,770

$35,600

$39,040

Bachelor's degree

Protective Service

Correctional Officers & Jailers

2,366

3,035

67

54

121

2.52

$22,620

$29,950

$34,470

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Life, Phys& Soc Science

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists & Geographers

286

365

8

7

15

2.47

$39,120

$63,420

$78,740

Master's degree

9

12

Yes

Yes

13

4

14

Yes

Computer & Math

Computer Systems Analysts

998

1,267

27

27

54

2.42

$41,660

$60,370

$74,810

Bachelor's degree

15

Yes

Healthcare Practitioners & Technical

Dental Hygienists

912

1,157

25

17

42

2.41

$34,640

$43,930

$53,470

Associate degree

16

Yes

Healthcare Support

Dental Assistants

1,359

1,714

36

24

60

2.35

$20,330

$25,540

$29,410

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Computer & Math

Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software

304

383

8

4

12

2.34

$41,960

$58,260

$72,820

Bachelor's degree

17

Business & Financial

Financial Analysts

282

355

7

2

9

2.33

$40,700

$59,860

$67,950

Bachelor's degree

19

Yes

Healthcare Practitioners & Technical

Pharmacy Technicians

2,199

2,755

56

67

123

2.28

$18,120

$22,720

$25,870

Moderate-term on-the-job training

20

Yes

Healthcare Practitioners & Technical

Physical Therapists

1,213

1,518

31

15

46

2.27

$60,770

$77,050

$87,580

Master's degree

Computer & Math

Database Administrators

412

513

10

4

14

2.22

$32,900

$46,780

$58,440

Bachelor's degree

Office & Admin Support

Bill & Account Collectors

2,228

2,758

53

34

87

2.16

$21,680

$25,470

$29,400

Short-term on-the-job training

23

Healthcare Practitioners & Technical

Cardiovascular Technologists & Technicians

290

357

7

4

11

2.1

$22,090

$38,500

$49,710

Associate degree

24

Business & Financial

Logisticians

297

364

7

4

11

2.06

$41,610

$55,180

$65,920

Bachelor's degree

25

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media

Dancers

93

114

2

5

7

2.06

(4)‐

(4)‐

(4)‐

26

Computer & Math

Network & Computer Systems Administrators

741

908

17

17

34

2.05

$37,180

$53,830

$67,880

Bachelor's degree

27

Healthcare Practitioners & Technical

Radiation Therapists

161

197

4

2

6

2.04

$51,460

$62,600

$73,660

Associate degree

28

Healthcare Practitioners & Technical

Physician Assistants

638

780

14

9

23

2.03

$64,560

$74,950

$83,490

Master's degree

29

Construction & Extraction

Construction & Building Inspectors

341

417

8

6

14

2.03

$30,240

$40,110

$46,170

Work experience in a related occupation

30

Protective Service

Detectives & Criminal Investigators

314

383

7

7

14

2.01

$30,250

$48,120

$69,400

Work experience in a related occupation

31

Healthcare Practitioners & Technical

Respiratory Therapists

822

1,002

18

12

30

2

$36,970

$43,080

$48,680

Associate degree

32

Life, Phys& Soc Science

Conservation Scientists

87

106

2

3

5

1.99

$50,020

$67,090

$79,510

Bachelor's degree

33

Healthcare Practitioners & Technical

Occupational Therapists

611

743

13

9

22

1.98

$50,930

$63,250

$70,820

Master's degree

34

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media

Technical Writers

74

90

2

2

4

1.98

$34,950

$45,220

$53,220

Bachelor's degree

18

21 22

Yes

Sources: Workforce West Virginia and US Bureau of Labor Statistics

* WV In Demand Job = has a high projected % growth rate and many new positions are expected to be created

Long-term on-the-job training

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Includes 2007 WV Wages and Minimum Education Requirements

100 Fastest Growing Occupations in West Virginia, 2006‐2016

Index

WV InDemand Job*

35

Yes

Occupational Category

Job Title

2006 Emp 2016 Emp

Annual Growth Openings

Annual Replacement Openings

Total Annual Openings

Annual Growth %

Entry Level Annual Wage '07

Overall Average Annual Wage '07

Experienced Annual Wage '07

20,060

354

273

627

1.96

$41,280

$51,020

$58,900

Associate degree

759

920

16

15

31

1.94

$27,980

$36,770

$42,760

Master's degree

1,023

1,239

22

22

44

1.93

$26,580

$35,540

$44,260

Bachelor's degree

115

139

2

2

4

1.91

$26,550

$34,300

$39,390

Bachelor's degree

9,544

11,514

197

266

463

1.89

$17,570

$23,680

$27,010

Moderate-term on-the-job training

3

1.86

$66,290

$78,640

$94,670

Long-term on-the-job training

657

1.82

$13,340

$14,760

$15,330

Short-term on-the-job training

53

1.82

$27,230

$44,070

$58,210

Work experience in a related occupation

12

22

1.82

$52,560

$62,440

$73,380

Bachelor's degree

5

9

14

1.78

$18,660

$28,900

$35,340

Associate degree

130

2

3

5

1.78

$25,180

$32,550

$37,640

Long-term on-the-job training

156

3

2

5

1.76

$23,880

$29,890

$32,580

Postsecondary vocational award

472

561

9

6

15

1.74

$13,600

$15,950

$17,200

Moderate-term on-the-job training

149

177

3

2

5

1.74

$26,490

$36,940

$47,410

Work experience in a related occupation

Registered Nurses

Community & Social Services

Mental Health Counselors

Community & Social Services

Medical & Public Health Social Workers

Healthcare Practitioners & Technical

Athletic Trainers

Yes

Office & Admin Support

Customer Service Representatives

Trans & Material Moving

Air Traffic Controllers

69

83

1

2

Yes

Food Preparation & Serving Related

Combined Food Preparation & Serving Workers, Incl Fast Fd

16,971

20,321

335

322

42

Sales & Related

Sales Representatives, Services, All Other

1,224

1,466

24

29

43

Architect & Engineer

Industrial Engineers

490

587

10

44

Life, Phys& Soc Science

Geological & Petroleum Technicians

233

278

45

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media

Umpires, Referees, & Other Sports Officials

109

46

Install, Maint, & Repair

Security & Fire Alarm Systems Installers

131

47

Trans & Material Moving

Ambulance Drivers & Attendants, Except Emrg Medical Techs

48

Protective Service

First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers

37

Yes

38 39 40 41

Minimum Education/Training Required

16,520

Healthcare Practitioners & Technical

36

Ranked by Percent Annual Growth Rate from 2006 to 2016

5

49

Yes

Healthcare Practitioners & Technical

Emergency Medical Technicians & Paramedics

1,890

2,244

35

22

57

1.73

$16,550

$23,370

$28,380

Postsecondary vocational award

50

Yes

Legal

Paralegals & Legal Assistants

2,043

2,421

38

27

65

1.71

$27,960

$36,560

$41,840

Associate degree

51

Life, Phys& Soc Science

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

119

141

2

4

6

1.71

$48,840

$80,630

$112,460 Doctoral degree

52

Computer & Math

Computer & Information Scientists, Research

54

64

1

1

2

1.71

$78,950

$97,980

$119,810 Doctoral degree

53

Community & Social Services

Probation Officers & Correctional Treatment Specialists

260

307

5

3

8

1.68

$21,300

$24,650

$28,600

Bachelor's degree

Community & Social Services

Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Workers

1,450

1,710

26

31

57

1.66

$18,180

$24,490

$28,160

Master's degree

55

Sales & Related

Advertising Sales Agents

863

1,016

15

15

30

1.65

$22,200

$36,650

$41,300

Moderate-term on-the-job training

56

Sales & Related

Demonstrators & Product Promoters

355

418

6

10

16

1.65

$16,810

$21,230

$23,330

Moderate-term on-the-job training

57

Architect & Engineer

Petroleum Engineers

170

200

3

4

7

1.64

$65,290

$94,130

$115,800 Bachelor's degree

58

Community & Social Services

Health Educators

523

615

9

6

15

1.63

$24,930

$33,620

$38,170

Bachelor's degree

Sales & Related

Counter & Rental Clerks

2,583

3,032

45

99

144

1.62

$14,280

$20,040

$23,750

Short-term on-the-job training

60

Architect & Engineer

Surveying & Mapping Technicians

632

740

11

12

23

1.59

$22,130

$32,810

$40,950

Moderate-term on-the-job training

61

Education, Training, & Library

Art, Drama, & Music Teachers, Postsecondary

283

331

5

5

10

1.58

$40,010

$53,860

$63,810

54

59

Yes

Yes

#N/A

Protective Service

Security Guards

4,915

5,737

82

100

182

1.56

$14,670

$20,050

$23,230

Short-term on-the-job training

63

Business & Financial

Business Operations Specialists, All Other

2,930

3,416

49

31

80

1.55

$37,350

$52,240

$65,490

Bachelor's degree

64

Install, Maint, & Repair

Locksmiths & Safe Repairers

146

170

2

3

5

1.53

$18,290

$26,870

$33,110

Moderate-term on-the-job training

65

Architect & Engineer

Surveyors

518

602

8

16

24

1.51

$24,060

$36,680

$46,190

Bachelor's degree

66

Life, Phys& Soc Science

Environmental Science & Protection Technicians, Including

353

410

6

13

19

1.51

$20,470

$27,490

$32,180

Associate degree

67

Healthcare Practitioners & Technical

Physicians & Surgeons, All Other

1,426

1,655

23

26

49

1.5

$120,450 $162,600

(5)‐

Bachelor's degree

Healthcare Practitioners & Technical

Pharmacists

1,832

2,115

28

32

60

1.45

$88,800

62

68

Yes

Yes

Sources: Workforce West Virginia and US Bureau of Labor Statistics

* WV In Demand Job = has a high projected % growth rate and many new positions are expected to be created

$100,080

$117,050 First professional degree

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Includes 2007 WV Wages and Minimum Education Requirements

100 Fastest Growing Occupations in West Virginia, 2006‐2016

Index

WV InDemand Job*

Occupational Category

Job Title

2006 Emp 2016 Emp

Ranked by Percent Annual Growth Rate from 2006 to 2016

Annual Growth Openings

Annual Replacement Openings

Total Annual Openings

Annual Growth %

Entry Level Annual Wage '07

Overall Average Annual Wage '07

Experienced Annual Wage '07

Minimum Education/Training Required

6

69

Education, Training, & Library

Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary

1,023

1,181

16

17

33

1.45

$16,660

$32,530

$44,240

Bachelor's degree

70

Construction & Extraction

Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, & Mining

547

632

9

6

15

1.45

$23,980

$34,940

$42,890

Moderate-term on-the-job training

71

Education, Training, & Library

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

116

134

2

2

4

1.45

$42,890

$64,460

$78,980

Bachelor's degree

72

Education, Training, & Library

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

71

82

1

1

2

1.45

$40,970

$60,020

$72,320

Bachelor's degree

73

Education, Training, & Library

English Language & Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

273

315

4

5

9

1.44

$39,130

$50,510

$59,640

Bachelor's degree

74

Production

Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Except

688

793

11

17

28

1.43

$16,690

$20,230

$24,500

Moderate-term on-the-job training

75

Healthcare Practitioners & Technical

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

308

355

5

4

9

1.43

$38,050

$45,280

$54,880

Associate degree

76

Education, Training, & Library

Recreation & Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

209

241

3

4

7

1.43

$34,300

$40,940

$49,370

Bachelor's degree

77

Healthcare Support

Physical Therapist Aides

268

309

4

3

7

1.43

$18,520

$22,090

$25,320

Short-term on-the-job training

78

Construction & Extraction

Derrick Operators, Oil & Gas

275

317

4

3

7

1.43

$25,480

$32,980

$37,920

Moderate-term on-the-job training

79

Education, Training, & Library

Philosophy & Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

72

83

1

1

2

1.43

$38,980

$54,080

$66,090

Bachelor's degree

80

Education, Training, & Library

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

374

430

6

6

12

1.41

$42,570

$67,180

$87,530

Bachelor's degree

81

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media

Audio & Video Equipment Technicians

73

84

1

2

3

1.41

$19,330

$27,910

$34,920

Long-term on-the-job training

82

Education, Training, & Library

Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

60

69

1

1

2

1.41

$49,440

$72,060

$96,040

Bachelor's degree

83

Farming, Fishing, & Forestry

Logging Workers, All Other

60

69

1

1

2

1.41

$17,270

$21,940

$22,330

Moderate-term on-the-job training

84

Education, Training, & Library

Nursing Instructors & Teachers, Postsecondary

315

362

5

5

10

1.4

$39,890

$52,110

$60,180

Bachelor's degree

85

Community & Social Services

Marriage & Family Therapists

148

170

2

3

5

1.4

$25,310

$35,820

$47,280

Master's degree

86

Education, Training, & Library

History Teachers, Postsecondary

114

131

2

2

4

1.4

$43,160

$55,760

$66,620

Bachelor's degree

87

Education, Training, & Library

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

198

227

3

3

6

1.38

$39,670

$55,020

$65,740

Bachelor's degree

Community & Social Services

Social & Human Service Assistants

3,457

3,961

50

40

90

1.37

$14,730

$18,060

$19,410

Moderate-term on-the-job training

89

Healthcare Practitioners & Technical

Nuclear Medicine Technologists

237

271

3

3

6

1.35

$43,400

$53,880

$63,180

Associate degree

90

Education, Training, & Library

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

167

191

2

3

5

1.35

$39,230

$51,550

$60,970

Bachelor's degree

91

Education, Training, & Library

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

125

143

2

2

4

1.35

$42,300

$53,590

$64,330

Bachelor's degree

92

Education, Training, & Library

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

56

64

1

1

2

1.34

$46,860

$63,840

$77,270

Bachelor's degree

93

Food Preparation & Serving Related

Food Preparation Workers

4,622

5,273

65

160

225

1.33

$14,110

$17,510

$19,780

Short-term on-the-job training

94

Install, Maint, & Repair

Tire Repairers & Changers

845

963

12

17

29

1.32

$15,770

$20,920

$25,640

Short-term on-the-job training

95

Healthcare Support

Nursing Aides, Orderlies, & Attendants

10,727

12,215

149

96

245

1.31

$16,740

$19,610

$22,350

Postsecondary vocational award

96

Education, Training, & Library

Instructional Coordinators

97

Office & Admin Support

Medical Secretaries

98

Install, Maint, & Repair

99 100

88

Yes

390

444

5

5

10

1.31

$33,920

$45,640

$58,090

Master's degree

1,705

1,941

24

27

51

1.3

$19,440

$24,520

$28,200

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Automotive Glass Installers & Repairers

240

273

3

9

12

1.3

$21,870

$29,880

$36,990

Long-term on-the-job training

Office & Admin Support

Cargo & Freight Agents

153

174

2

4

6

1.29

$22,840

$30,200

$30,010

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Construction & Extraction

Rotary Drill Operators, Oil & Gas

242

275

3

2

5

1.29

$31,860

$40,460

$47,330

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Sources: Workforce West Virginia and US Bureau of Labor Statistics

* WV In Demand Job = has a high projected % growth rate and many new positions are expected to be created

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100 Fastest Growing & Declining Occupations in West Virginia, 2006‐2016 Minimum Education & Training Requirements Nearly 60% of the fastest growing occupations in West Virginia will require at last a two‐year college degree, while 80% of the fastest‐declining occupations require only on‐the‐job or vocational training.

Number of Occupations

Index

Minimum Education/Training Required

Fastest Growing

Fastest Declining

1

Short‐term on‐the‐job training

9

27

2

Moderate‐term on‐the‐job training

19

36

3

Postsecondary vocational award

5

3

4

Long‐term on‐the‐job training

5

11

5

Work experience in a related occupation

4

3

6

Associate degree

11

5

7

Bachelor's degree

36

10

8

Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience

0

4

9

Master's degree

8

1

10

First professional degree

1

0

11

Doctoral degree

2

0

12

Total requiring less than a college degree

42

80

13

Total requiring a 2‐year college degree or higher

58

20

Source: Workforce West Virginia, "West Virginia Occupations, 2006-2016"

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Part 3: West Virginia’s 24 “In‐Demand” Occupations Related Handout: West Virginia’s “In‐Demand Occupations, 2006‐2016

• Workforce West Virginia developed a list of 24 occupations that should have high growth rates and have significant numbers of annual openings through 2016.

• The list is presented by minimum education required.

• Over one‐half of the jobs require only short or moderate on‐the‐ job training, but the wages paid reflects the level of education required.

• We’ve included wage data for each job. The Entry Level, Average and Experience wages paid are statewide for 2007.

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West Virginia's In‐Demand Occupations, 2006‐2016 Category

Occupational Title

1

Home Health Aides

These occupations are in high demand, where significant amounts of annual openings and growth are expected.

2

3

Combined Food Prep & Serving Workers, Incl Security Guards Fast Food

4

5

Personal and Home Care Aides

Counter and Rental Clerks

Short-term onthe-job training

Short-term onthe-job training

Short-term onthe-job training

Short-term onthe-job training

Short-term onthe-job training

2006 Employment

5,034

4,915

16,971

5737

2583

2016 Projected Employment

6,638

5,737

20,321

7509

3,032

Annual Growth Openings

160

82

335

177

45

Annual Replacement Openings

45

100

322

97

99

Total Annual Openings

205

182

657

274

144

Annual Growth Rate (Percent

2.8

1.6

1.8

2.7

1.6

Entry Level Average Hourly Wage

$6.66

$7.05

$6.41

$6.61

$6.86

Entry Level Average Annual Wage

$13,850

$14,670

$13,340

$13,740

$14,280

Overall Average Hourly Wage

$7.65

$9.64

$7.10

$7.49

$9.63

Overall Average Annual Wage

$15,910

$20,050

$14,760

$15,590

$20,040

Experienced Average Hourly Wage

$8.40

$11.17

$7.37

$8.28

$11.42

Experienced Average Annual Wage

$17,470

$23,230

$15,330

$17,220

$23,750

Minimum Education/Training Required

9

Source: Workforce West Virginia, "West Virginia Occupational Projections, 2006‐2016" and "West Virginia Occupational Wages 2007"

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West Virginia's In‐Demand Occupations, 2006‐2016 Category

These occupations are in high demand, where significant amounts of annual openings and growth are expected.

6

7

8

9

10

Bill and Account Collectors

Social and Human Service Assistants

Pharmacy Technicians

Dental Assistants

Medical Assistants

Short-term on-thejob training

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Moderate-term on-the-job training

2006 Employment

2228

3,457

2,199

1,359

2191

2016 Projected Employment

2,758

3,961

2,755

1,714

2,912

Annual Growth Openings

53

50

56

36

72

Annual Replacement Openings

34

40

67

24

27

Total Annual Openings

87

90

123

60

99

Annual Growth Rate (Percent

2.2

1.4

2.3

2.4

2.9

Entry Level Average Hourly Wage

$10.42

$7.08

$8.71

$9.78

$8.62

Entry Level Average Annual Wage

$21,680

$14,730

$18,120

$20,330

$17,930

Overall Average Hourly Wage

$12.25

$8.69

$10.92

$12.28

$10.47

Overall Average Annual Wage

$25,470

$18,060

$22,720

$25,540

$21,780

Experienced Average Hourly Wage

$14.13

$9.33

$12.44

$14.14

$11.69

Experienced Average Annual Wage

$29,400

$19,410

$25,870

$29,410

$24,310

Occupational Title

Minimum Education/Training Required

10

Source: Workforce West Virginia, "West Virginia Occupational Projections, 2006‐2016" and "West Virginia Occupational Wages 2007"

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West Virginia's In‐Demand Occupations, 2006‐2016 Category

Occupational Title

Minimum Education/Training Required

11

Correctional Officers and Jailers

These occupations are in high demand, where significant amounts of annual openings and growth are expected.

12

13

14

15

Emergency Sawing Machine Medical Customer Service Setters and Technicians and Paralegals and Representatives Operators, Wood Paramedics Legal Assistants

Moderate-term Moderate-term Moderate-term onon-the-job on-the-job the-job training training training

Postsecondary vocational training

Associate degree

11

2006 Employment

2,366

9,544

no data available

1,890

2,043

2016 Projected Employment

3,035

11,514

no data available

2,244

2,421

Annual Growth Openings

67

197

no data available

35

38

Annual Replacement Openings

54

266

no data available

22

27

Total Annual Openings

121

463

no data available

57

65

Annual Growth Rate (Percent

2.5

1.9

no data available

1.7

1.7

Entry Level Average Hourly Wage

$10.88

$8.45

no data available

$7.96

$13.44

Entry Level Average Annual Wage

$22,620

$17,570

no data available

$16,550

$27,960

Overall Average Hourly Wage

$14.40

$11.39

no data available

$11.24

$17.58

Overall Average Annual Wage

$29,950

$23,680

no data available

$23,370

$36,560

Experienced Average Hourly Wage

$16.57

$12.99

no data available

$13.64

$20.11

Experienced Average Annual Wage

$34,470

$27,010

no data available

$28,380

$41,840

Source: Workforce West Virginia, "West Virginia Occupational Projections, 2006‐2016" and "West Virginia Occupational Wages 2007"

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West Virginia's In‐Demand Occupations, 2006‐2016 Category

16

These occupations are in high demand, where significant amounts of annual openings and growth are expected.

17

18

Occupational Title

Registered Nurses

Dental Hygienists

Computer Software Engineers, Applications

Minimum Education/Training Required

Associate degree

Associate degree Bachelor's degree

19

20

Computer Systems Analysts

Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree

12

2006 Employment

16,520

912

668

998

745

2016 Projected Employment

20,060

1,157

991

1,267

1,110

Annual Growth Openings

354

25

32

27

37

Annual Replacement Openings

273

17

10

27

15

Total Annual Openings

627

42

42

54

52

Annual Growth Rate (Percent

2.0

2.4

4.0

2.4

4.1

Entry Level Average Hourly Wage

$19.85

$16.65

$24.55

$20.03

$15.70

Entry Level Average Annual Wage

$41,280

$34,640

$51,070

$41,660

$32,650

Overall Average Hourly Wage

$24.53

$21.12

$32.45

$29.03

$22.65

Overall Average Annual Wage

$51,020

$43,930

$67,500

$60,370

$47,110

Experienced Average Hourly Wage

$28.32

$25.71

$38.27

$35.97

$28.91

Experienced Average Annual Wage

$58,900

$53,470

$79,590

$74,810

$60,120

Source: Workforce West Virginia, "West Virginia Occupational Projections, 2006‐2016" and "West Virginia Occupational Wages 2007"

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These occupations are in high demand, where significant amounts of annual openings and growth are expected.

West Virginia's In‐Demand Occupations, 2006‐2016 Category

Occupational Title

Minimum Education/Training Required

21

22

23

24

Medical and Public Health Social Workers

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

Physical Therapists

Pharmacists

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree Master's degree

First professional degree

13

2006 Employment

1,023

1,450

1,213

1,832

2016 Projected Employment

1,239

1,710

1,518

2,115

Annual Growth Openings

22

26

31

28

Annual Replacement Openings

22

31

15

32

Total Annual Openings

44

57

46

60

Annual Growth Rate (Percent

1.9

1.7

2.3

1.5

Entry Level Average Hourly Wage

$12.78

$8.74

$29.22

$42.69

Entry Level Average Annual Wage

$26,580

$18,180

$60,770

$88,800

Overall Average Hourly Wage

$17.09

$11.77

$37.05

$48.11

Overall Average Annual Wage

$35,540

$24,490

$77,050

$100,080

Experienced Average Hourly Wage

$21.28

$13.54

$42.11

$56.28

Experienced Average Annual Wage

$44,260

$28,160

$87,580

$117,050

Source: Workforce West Virginia, "West Virginia Occupational Projections, 2006‐2016" and "West Virginia Occupational Wages 2007"

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Part 4: What West Virginia Workers Earn, by the Minimum Training and Education Their Jobs Require Related Handout: What West Virginia Workers Earn

• Jobs that require higher levels of education and training usually pay better.

• We looked at the minimum education required for every occupation in West Virginia and what they paid in 2007, and found that an Associate’s Degree may offer the best return‐on‐ investment.

• Jobs that require an Associate’s degree pay only $1,500 less annually than jobs that require a Bachelors Degree.

• A few surprises are in jobs that require a Masters or Doctoral degree. Their comparatively low pay may be due to their heavy concentration in the education field.

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What West Virginia Workers Earn Average Wage by the Minimum Education and Training Required by a Job For most occupations in West Virginia, the more education or training an entry‐level person needs to get a specific job, the higher the average wage.

Number of People Working This These Occupations

2007 Average Wage

Short‐term on‐the‐job training

257,858

$20,026

Moderate‐term on‐the‐job training

143,246

$27,622

Postsecondary vocational award

41,566

$28,169

Long‐term on‐the‐job training

56,033

$36,377

Work experience in a related occupation

62,431

$44,724

Associate degree

31,476

$45,882

Master's degree

10,938

$47,380

Bachelor's degree

73,461

$47,442

Doctoral degree

1,083

$58,056

Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience

27,176

$68,297

First professional degree

8,268

$121,530

Minimum Education or Training Required by the Job

15 Disclaimer: This table shows the average annual wage for occupations presented by the minimum education or training typically required to get the job. It should be interpreted as follows: "jobs that require at least an Associate's degree paid an average of $45,882 in West Virginia in 2007." It does not say "people with an Associates degree earned an average of $45,882 in West Virginia in 2007."

Source: West Virginia Development Office analysis using data from Workforce West Virginia and US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Part 5: Fastest Declining Occupations in West Virginia Through 2016 Related Handout: 100 Fastest Declining Occupations in WV

• Annually through 2016, 4,200 jobs are expected to be available in these occupations.

• The number of people employed in these occupations is expected to decrease by 8,700 by 2016.

• 100% (4,200) of these will be replacement jobs.

• 80% of these jobs do not require a college degree.

• The most common training requirements are: ‐ Moderate on‐the‐job training (36%) ‐ Short‐term on‐the‐job training (27%) ‐ Long‐term on‐the‐job training (11%).

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100 Fastest Declining Occupations in West Virginia, 2006‐2016

Index

Occupational Category

Includes 2007 WV Wages and Minimum Education Requirements

Job Title

2006 Emp 2016 Emp

Annual Growth Openings

Annual Replacement Openings

Ranked by Percent Annual Growth Rate from 2006 to 2016

Total Annual Openings

Annual Growth %

Entry Level Annual Wage '07

Overall Average Annual Wage '07

Experienced Annual Wage '07

Minimum Education/Training Required

1

Production

Photographic Process Workers

82

46

0

3

3

-5.62

$14,710

$20,940

$26,060

Moderate-term on-the-job training

2

Office & Admin Support

File Clerks

922

520

0

24

24

-5.57

$16,370

$21,090

$25,990

Short-term on-the-job training

3

Production

Forging Machine Setters, Operators&Tenders, Metal&Plastic

66

46

0

2

2

-3.55

$22,430

$27,280

$32,040

Moderate-term on-the-job training

4

Production

Metal Workers & Plastic Workers, All Other

61

43

0

1

1

-3.44

$18,840

$28,400

$34,520

Moderate-term on-the-job training

5

Office & Admin Support

New Accounts Clerks

667

475

0

20

20

-3.34

$23,300

$26,410

$29,470

Work experience in a related occupation

6

Office & Admin Support

Computer Operators

7

Production

Chemical Plant & System Operators

8

Production

9

17

632

456

0

10

10

-3.21

$19,370

$28,440

$35,290

Moderate-term on-the-job training

1,117

830

0

31

31

-2.93

$45,670

$56,860

$68,990

Long-term on-the-job training

Lathe & Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tende

142

106

0

3

3

-2.88

$27,630

$33,360

$38,500

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Production

Electrical & Electronic Equipment Assemblers

458

349

0

8

8

-2.68

$17,130

$24,120

$29,310

Short-term on-the-job training

10

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media

Radio & Television Announcers

495

378

0

17

17

-2.66

$15,150

$26,420

$28,510

Long-term on-the-job training

11

Production

Etchers & Engravers

55

43

0

1

1

-2.43

$17,230

$24,490

$29,020

Long-term on-the-job training

12

Construction & Extraction

Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, & Hard Tiles

80

64

0

1

1

-2.21

$16,880

$32,700

$42,550

Moderate-term on-the-job training

13

Production

Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Met

97

79

0

2

2

-2.03

$22,720

$29,360

$35,540

Moderate-term on-the-job training

14

Production

Drilling & Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Ten

112

92

0

2

2

-1.95

n/a

n/a

n/a

Moderate-term on-the-job training

15

Office & Admin Support

Order Clerks

950

783

0

20

20

-1.91

n/a

n/a

n/a

Short-term on-the-job training

16

Production

Metal-Refining Furnace Operators & Tenders

392

325

0

6

6

-1.86

$34,500

$36,240

$39,810

Moderate-term on-the-job training

17

Production

Pressers, Textile, Garment, & Related Materials

214

178

0

2

2

-1.83

$15,870

$18,270

$20,380

Short-term on-the-job training

18

Production

Cutting, Punching, & Press Machine Setters, Operators, and

1,154

959

0

28

28

-1.83

$22,550

$28,880

$35,590

Moderate-term on-the-job training

19

Production

Mixing & Blending Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders

441

376

0

7

7

-1.58

$20,970

$29,210

$36,090

Moderate-term on-the-job training

20

Production

Sewing Machine Operators

535

457

0

5

5

-1.56

$13,860

$17,280

$18,590

Moderate-term on-the-job training

21

Office & Admin Support

Office & Administrative Support Workers, All Other

463

402

0

10

10

-1.4

$20,700

$27,700

$33,710

Short-term on-the-job training

22

Office & Admin Support

Loan Interviewers & Clerks

574

500

0

10

10

-1.37

$21,080

$25,860

$30,340

Short-term on-the-job training

23

Sales & Related

Telemarketers

6,186

5,389

0

218

218

-1.37

$17,350

$28,380

$43,770

Short-term on-the-job training

24

Trans & Material Moving

Packers & Packagers, Hand

2,465

2,158

0

30

30

-1.32

$13,910

$17,410

$18,930

Short-term on-the-job training

25

Office & Admin Support

Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service

999

878

0

21

21

-1.28

$16,020

$19,920

$22,890

Short-term on-the-job training

26

Trans & Material Moving

Shuttle Car Operators

941

831

0

36

36

-1.24

$37,750

$41,640

$46,270

Short-term on-the-job training

27

Production

Coating, Painting, & Spraying Machine Setters, Operators,

309

273

0

6

6

-1.23

$22,460

$28,410

$34,830

Moderate-term on-the-job training

28

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media

Interior Designers

174

154

0

5

5

-1.21

$21,490

$28,850

$37,540

Associate degree

29

Office & Admin Support

Information & Record Clerks, All Other

1,433

1,269

0

23

23

-1.21

$23,940

$34,530

$42,590

Short-term on-the-job training

30

Office & Admin Support

Mail Clerks & Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Servic

649

576

0

17

17

-1.19

$16,730

$22,500

$27,730

Short-term on-the-job training

31

Office & Admin Support

Meter Readers, Utilities

615

547

0

20

20

-1.16

$19,710

$28,710

$37,080

Short-term on-the-job training

32

Education, Training, & Library

Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School

1,214

1,083

0

36

36

-1.14

$35,510

$41,740

$48,310

Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience

33

Construction & Extraction

Floor Sanders & Finishers

66

59

0

1

1

-1.11

$17,310

$21,150

$22,930

Moderate-term on-the-job training

34

Computer & Math

Computer Programmers

1,124

1,012

0

24

24

-1.04

$36,870

$46,820

$56,070

Bachelor's degree

Sources: Workforce West Virginia and US Bureau of Labor Statistics

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100 Fastest Declining Occupations in West Virginia, 2006‐2016

Index

Occupational Category

Includes 2007 WV Wages and Minimum Education Requirements

Job Title

2006 Emp 2016 Emp

Annual Growth Openings

Annual Replacement Openings

Total Annual Openings

Ranked by Percent Annual Growth Rate from 2006 to 2016

Annual Growth %

Entry Level Annual Wage '07

Overall Average Annual Wage '07

Experienced Annual Wage '07

Minimum Education/Training Required

35

Production

Upholsterers

158

143

0

3

3

-0.99

$16,150

$25,080

$34,310

Long-term on-the-job training

36

Trans & Material Moving

Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, & Hostlers

196

178

0

6

6

-0.96

$37,770

$40,380

$45,000

n/a

37

Business & Financial

Credit Analysts

157

143

0

6

6

-0.93

$33,540

$48,230

$61,660

Bachelor's degree

38

Office & Admin Support

Stock Clerks & Order Fillers

8,363

7,614

0

199

199

-0.93

$15,130

$21,560

$25,610

Short-term on-the-job training

39

Trans & Material Moving

Conveyor Operators & Tenders

400

365

0

7

7

-0.91

$24,640

$36,300

$45,720

Short-term on-the-job training

40

Production

Job Printers

41

Office & Admin Support

Data Entry Keyers

42

Production

Assemblers & Fabricators, All Other

43

Production

44

18

194

178

0

2

2

-0.86

$24,170

$29,150

$31,960

Long-term on-the-job training

1,838

1,695

0

45

45

-0.81

$19,560

$24,830

$28,800

Moderate-term on-the-job training

530

491

0

11

11

-0.76

$16,450

$20,680

$25,260

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Extruding & Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, & Tender

1,295

1,201

0

35

35

-0.75

$23,780

$28,490

$32,770

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Sales & Related

Parts Salespersons

1,579

1,467

0

18

18

-0.73

$16,870

$24,110

$29,470

Moderate-term on-the-job training

45

Office & Admin Support

Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, & Processing Mach

1,073

999

0

11

11

-0.71

$23,130

$34,740

$45,070

Short-term on-the-job training

46

Trans & Material Moving

Machine Feeders & Offbearers

1,131

1,053

0

20

20

-0.71

$13,850

$18,260

$20,150

Short-term on-the-job training

47

Office & Admin Support

Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, & Ambulance

732

684

0

19

19

-0.68

$19,310

$27,590

$33,460

Moderate-term on-the-job training

48

Production

Grinding & Polishing Workers, Hand

214

200

0

4

4

-0.67

$17,450

$22,270

$25,400

Moderate-term on-the-job training

49

Office & Admin Support

Word Processors & Typists

697

653

0

13

13

-0.65

$24,610

$30,240

$35,930

Moderate-term on-the-job training

50

Production

Printing Machine Operators

618

580

0

14

14

-0.63

$19,830

$26,360

$31,850

Moderate-term on-the-job training

51

Business & Financial

Loan Counselors

132

124

0

1

1

-0.62

$24,790

$34,280

$42,440

Bachelor's degree

52

Healthcare Practitioners & Technical

Recreational Therapists

107

101

0

2

2

-0.58

$26,280

$35,410

$41,950

Bachelor's degree

53

Construction & Extraction

Carpet Installers

360

340

0

5

5

-0.57

$23,100

$34,450

$44,890

Moderate-term on-the-job training

54

Office & Admin Support

Office Machine Operators, Except Computer

181

171

0

6

6

-0.57

$17,150

$21,460

$24,670

Short-term on-the-job training

55

Life, Phys& Soc Science

Chemists

593

560

0

16

16

-0.57

$35,200

$53,390

$67,440

Bachelor's degree

56

Install, Maint, & Repair

Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation

398

377

0

14

14

-0.54

$40,980

$50,400

$60,990

Postsecondary vocational award

57

Office & Admin Support

Procurement Clerks

257

244

0

5

5

-0.52

$20,870

$29,880

$39,000

Moderate-term on-the-job training

58

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media

Broadcast Technicians

259

246

0

8

8

-0.51

$14,670

$22,120

$26,770

Associate degree

59

Management

Funeral Directors

267

254

0

6

6

-0.5

$48,390

$61,310

$74,410

Associate degree

60

Management

Industrial Production Managers

591

563

0

20

20

-0.48

$51,340

$75,880

$93,780

Work experience in a related occupation

61

Production

Textile, Apparel, & Furnishings Workers, All Other

66

63

0

2

2

-0.46

$21,030

$30,900

$40,360

Short-term on-the-job training

62

Production

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production & Operating

3,799

3,627

0

64

64

-0.46

$35,050

$49,320

$60,350

Work experience in a related occupation

63

Production

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, & Weighers

2,392

2,288

0

35

35

-0.44

$23,260

$32,870

$40,940

Moderate-term on-the-job training

64

Trans & Material Moving

Industrial Truck & Tractor Operators

2,859

2,738

0

72

72

-0.43

$20,610

$28,490

$34,880

Short-term on-the-job training

65

Life, Phys& Soc Science

Chemical Technicians

816

783

0

27

27

-0.41

$22,050

$32,780

$39,230

Associate degree

66

Healthcare Practitioners & Technical

Occupational Health & Safety Technicians

56

54

0

1

1

-0.36

$25,150

$44,130

$60,380

Bachelor's degree

67

Personal Care & Service

Embalmers

185

179

0

4

4

-0.33

$31,310

$41,620

$49,570

Postsecondary vocational award

68

Office & Admin Support

Insurance Claims & Policy Processing Clerks

828

801

0

10

10

-0.33

$21,700

$26,350

$29,740

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Sources: Workforce West Virginia and US Bureau of Labor Statistics

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100 Fastest Declining Occupations in West Virginia, 2006‐2016

Index

Occupational Category

Includes 2007 WV Wages and Minimum Education Requirements

Job Title

2006 Emp 2016 Emp

Annual Growth Openings

Annual Replacement Openings

Ranked by Percent Annual Growth Rate from 2006 to 2016

Total Annual Openings

Annual Growth %

Entry Level Annual Wage '07

Overall Average Annual Wage '07

Experienced Annual Wage '07

Minimum Education/Training Required

19

69

Personal Care & Service

Funeral Attendants

496

480

0

12

12

-0.33

$16,210

$19,070

$21,830

Short-term on-the-job training

70

Sales & Related

Cashiers

24,527

23,734

0

1,166

1,166

-0.33

$13,450

$15,370

$16,070

Short-term on-the-job training

71

Trans & Material Moving

Driver/Sales Workers

4,236

4,103

0

75

75

-0.32

$13,550

$21,030

$24,880

Short-term on-the-job training

72

Office & Admin Support

Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, & Executive

13,365

12,945

0

213

213

-0.32

$17,230

$23,280

$28,140

Moderate-term on-the-job training

73

Install, Maint, & Repair

Millwrights

304

295

0

4

4

-0.3

$31,040

$37,160

$41,550

Long-term on-the-job training

74

Farming, Fishing, & Forestry

Fallers

606

589

0

12

12

-0.28

$21,020

$23,200

$24,790

Moderate-term on-the-job training

75

Protective Service

Crossing Guards

190

185

0

6

6

-0.27

$13,830

$20,420

$20,220

Short-term on-the-job training

76

Production

Structural Metal Fabricators & Fitters

490

477

0

9

9

-0.27

$25,010

$29,490

$33,260

Moderate-term on-the-job training

77

Business & Financial

Loan Officers

1,105

1,075

0

12

12

-0.27

$34,910

$50,190

$61,950

Bachelor's degree

78

Trans & Material Moving

Crane & Tower Operators

899

875

0

16

16

-0.27

$24,310

$31,500

$37,630

Long-term on-the-job training

79

Food Preparation & Serving Related

Cooks, Institution & Cafeteria

4,136

4,024

0

112

112

-0.27

$15,280

$18,480

$21,190

Moderate-term on-the-job training

80

Management

General & Operations Managers

8,562

8,336

0

206

206

-0.27

$42,210

$73,960

$92,140

Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience

81

Trans & Material Moving

Refuse & Recyclable Material Collectors

1,226

1,196

0

33

33

-0.25

$15,140

$19,330

$23,180

Short-term on-the-job training

82

Business & Financial

Wholesale & Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products

501

490

0

11

11

-0.22

$26,700

$44,440

$46,770

Long-term on-the-job training

83

Construction & Extraction

Roof Bolters, Mining

1,132

1,107

0

34

34

-0.22

$41,100

$46,010

$48,540

Moderate-term on-the-job training

84

Trans & Material Moving

Laborers & Freight, Stock, & Material Movers, Hand

14,204

13,902

0

455

455

-0.21

$14,890

$21,230

$24,640

Short-term on-the-job training

85

Legal

Title Examiners, Abstractors, & Searchers

297

291

0

5

5

-0.2

$25,680

$31,980

$37,090

Moderate-term on-the-job training

86

Production

Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, & Still

641

628

0

15

15

-0.2

$36,460

$40,720

$46,120

Moderate-term on-the-job training

87

Management

Education Administrators, Preschool & Child Care Center/Pr

110

108

0

3

3

-0.18

$24,960

$32,830

$38,880

Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience

88

Production

Machinists

2,202

2,163

0

34

34

-0.18

$28,280

$35,610

$42,490

Long-term on-the-job training

89

Install, Maint, & Repair

Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Commercial & Industr

358

352

0

12

12

-0.17

$29,590

$41,850

$54,550

Postsecondary vocational award

90

Management

Purchasing Managers

186

183

0

5

5

-0.16

$61,650

$78,310

$93,520

Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience

91

Production

Production Workers, All Other

624

615

0

13

13

-0.15

$18,420

$26,180

$32,010

Moderate-term on-the-job training

92

Production

Helpers--Production Workers

2,951

2,907

0

73

73

-0.15

$17,710

$24,900

$31,190

Short-term on-the-job training

93

Education, Training, & Library

Librarians

761

753

0

21

21

-0.11

$33,430

$41,660

$49,420

Master's degree

94

Business & Financial

Human Resources, Training, & Labor Relations Specialists,

4,533

4,487

0

98

98

-0.1

$35,870

$50,490

$62,370

Bachelor's degree

95

Education, Training, & Library

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special & Vocational Edu

4,911

4,861

0

146

146

-0.1

$34,510

$40,270

$46,740

Bachelor's degree

96

Install, Maint, & Repair

Maintenance Workers, Machinery

596

592

0

10

10

-0.07

$23,710

$33,360

$41,020

Moderate-term on-the-job training

97

Healthcare Practitioners & Technical

Respiratory Therapy Technicians

168

167

0

5

5

-0.06

$29,340

$34,740

$40,010

Associate degree

98

Production

Gas Plant Operators

168

167

0

5

5

-0.06

$48,050

$53,480

$61,820

Long-term on-the-job training

99

Production

Butchers & Meat Cutters

534

531

0

17

17

-0.06

$17,090

$24,520

$31,210

Long-term on-the-job training

Multi-Media Artists & Animators

210

209

0

5

5

-0.05

$31,990

$43,310

$52,870

Bachelor's degree

100 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media

Sources: Workforce West Virginia and US Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Part 6: Fastest Growing Occupations Nationally by Education Required Related Handout: Fastest Growing Occupations and Occupations Projected to Have the Largest Numerical Increases in Employment between 2006 and 2016

• This list, from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, projects the most in‐demand occupations through 2016.

• The jobs are presented by the level of education or training required for an entry‐level worker.

• The jobs in the left‐hand column are the fastest growing, based on their annual growth rate. This means there may be a relatively small number of jobs, the demand is increasing at a high rate.

• The jobs in the right‐hand column are expected to have the largest number of openings.

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Fastest Growing Occupations and Occupations Projected to Have the Largest Numerical Increases in Employment Between 2006 and 2016, by Level of Postsecondary Education or Training.

Fastest growing occupations Occupations having the largest numerical job growth First professional degree Veterinarians Pharmacists Chiropractors Physicians and surgeons Optometrists

Physicians and surgeons Lawyers Pharmacists Veterinarians Dentists

Doctoral degree Postsecondary teachers Computer and information scientists, research Medical scientists, except epidemiologists Biochemists and biophysicists Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists

Postsecondary teachers Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists Medical scientists, except epidemiologists Computer and information scientists, research Biochemists and biophysicists

Master's degree Mental health counselors Mental health and substance abuse social workers Marriage and family counselors Physical therapists Physician assistants

Clergy Physical therapists Mental health and substance abuse social workers Educational, vocational, and school counselors Rehabilitation counselors

Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience Actuaries Education administrators, preschool and child care center/program Management analysts Training and development specialists Public relations managers

Management analysts Financial managers Computer and information systems managers Medical and health services managers Training and development specialists

Bachelor's degree Network systems and data communications analysts Computer software engineers, applications Personal financial advisors Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors Financial analysts

Computer software engineers, applications Accountants and auditors Business operations specialists, all others Elementary school teachers, except special education Computer systems analysts

Associate degree Veterinary technologists and technicians Physical therapist assistant Dental hygienists Environmental science and protection technicians, including health Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Registered nurses Computer support specialists Paralegals and legal assistants Dental hygienists Legal secretaries

Postsecondary vocational award Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants Preschool teachers, except special education Automotive service technicians and mechanics Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

Makeup artists, theatrical and performance Skin care specialists Manicurists and pedicurists Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors Preschool teachers, except special education

Work experience in a related occupation Sales representatives, services, all other Gaming managers Gaming supervisors Aircraft cargo handling supervisors Self‐enrichment education teachers

Executive secretaries and administrative assistants Sales representatives, services, all other Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and First‐line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers First‐line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers

Long‐term on‐the‐job training Audio and video equipment technicians Interpreters and translators Athletes and sports competitors Motorboat mechanics Automotive glass installers and repairers

Carpenters Cooks, restaurant Police and sheriff's patrol officers Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters Electricians

Moderate‐term on‐the‐job training Medical assistants Social and human service assistants Gaming surveillance officers and gaming investigators Pharmacy technicians Dental assistants

Customer service representatives Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks Truck drivers, heavy and tractor‐trailer Medical assistants Maintenance and repair workers, general

Short‐term on‐the‐job training Personal and home care aides Home health aides Gaming and sports book writers and runners Physical therapist aides Amusement and recreation attendants

Retail salespersons Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food Office clerks, general Personal and home care aides Home health aides

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, “Tomorrow’s Jobs”

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Part 7: Good Jobs Currently Available In West Virginia Related Handout: Good Jobs Currently Available at Select West Virginia Companies We looked at five leading companies in West Virginia and the jobs they currently have available in‐state (early January 2010): ‐ Alcon Labs, Huntington, Cabell County ‐ Alliant Techsystems, Rocket Center, Mineral County ‐ Lockheed Martin, Clarksburg, Harrison County ‐ Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Morgantown, Monongalia County ‐ Northrop Grumman, Fairmont, Marion County

46 Job Openings Listed for the West Virginia locations Minimum Education Required • 8 (17%) jobs ‐ a high school diploma is the minimum • 1 (2%) job – an Associate Degree is the minimum • 35 (76%) jobs ‐ a Bachelor's Degree is the minimum • 2 (4%) jobs – a Master’s Degree is the minimum • 4 (9%) an Advanced Degree is Preferred Line of Work • 17 (37%) are management • 11 (24%) are in information technology • 10 (22%) are in engineering and sciences • 5 (11%) are in production, operations or maintenance • 3 (6%) are administrative

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Good Jobs Currently Available at Select West Virginia Companies January 2010 ‐ Arranged by Education Required and Job Title 46 Job Openings Listed (down from 89 in April 2009) • 8 high school diploma minimum • 1 Associate Degree minimum • 35 Bachelor's Degree minimum • 2 Master's Degree minimum • • • • •

Index

3 administrative 17 management 5 production/operations/maintenance 11 information technology 10 engineering/sciences

Job Title

Company Jobs For Which A High School Diploma Is Minimum

1

Associate Chemist Assistant

Mylan Pharmaceuticals

2

Electrician

Alliant Tech Systems

3

Plant Mechanic

Lockheed Martin

4

Production Assembler

Lockheed Martin

5

Production Service Attendant

Lockheed Martin

6

Quality Assurance Clerk

Mylan Pharmaceuticals

7

Senior Administrative Assistant

Mylan Pharmaceuticals

8

Senior Legal Secretary

Mylan Pharmaceuticals

Jobs For Which An Associate Degree Is Minimum or Preferred 1

Electrician (Preferred)

Alliant Tech Systems

2

Senior Administrative Assistant (Preferred)

Mylan Pharmaceuticals

3

Senior Metrology/Calibration Technician

Alcon Labs

Jobs For Which A Bachelor's Degree Is Minimum 1

Accounting Analyst

Mylan Pharmaceuticals

2

Accounting Manager, Budget & Forecast

Mylan Pharmaceuticals

3

Associate Manager

Mylan Pharmaceuticals

4

Chemist ‐ Quality Technical Services

Mylan Pharmaceuticals

5

Computer Opeartions Associate Manager

Lockheed Martin

6

Cost Analyst

Mylan Pharmaceuticals

7

Director, Global Regulatory Affairs

Mylan Pharmaceuticals

8

Director, Global Training

Mylan Pharmaceuticals

9

Executive Director, Regulatory Affairs

Mylan Pharmaceuticals

10

Finance Project Manager

Mylan Pharmaceuticals

Financial Analyst ‐ Defense (2 openings)

Alliant Tech Systems

13

Financial Business Systems Manager

Mylan Pharmaceuticals

14

Global ATS Messaging Services, Group Leader

Mylan Pharmaceuticals

15

Information System Security Engineer/Analyst Staff

Lockheed Martin

11, 12

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Good Jobs Currently Available at Select West Virginia Companies January 2010 ‐ Arranged by Education Required and Job Title 46 Job Openings Listed (down from 89 in April 2009) • 8 high school diploma minimum • 1 Associate Degree minimum • 35 Bachelor's Degree minimum • 2 Master's Degree minimum • • • • •

Index

3 administrative 17 management 5 production/operations/maintenance 11 information technology 10 engineering/sciences

Job Title

Company

16

Manager, Electronic Submissions & Database Support

Mylan Pharmaceuticals

17

Manager, Global Change Control

Mylan Pharmaceuticals

18

Manager, Government Pricing & Reporting

Mylan Pharmaceuticals

19

Manufacturing Engineer ‐ Composites

Alliant Tech Systems

20

Master Program Scheduler

Northrop Grumman

21

Mission & Quality Assurance Engineer

Alliant Tech Systems

22

Pharmacologist/Toxicologist

Mylan Pharmaceuticals

23

Process Associate, Receiving and Warehouse

Mylan Pharmaceuticals

24

Program Manager

Mylan Pharmaceuticals

25

R & D Financial Analyst

Mylan Pharmaceuticals

26

SAP Materials Management Specialist

Mylan Pharmaceuticals

27

Senior Chemist ‐ Lead Investigator

Mylan Pharmaceuticals

28

Senior Director, Human Resources

Mylan Pharmaceuticals

29

Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs Compliance

Mylan Pharmaceuticals

30

Senior Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs

Mylan Pharmaceuticals

31

Senior Training Specialist

Northrop Grumman

32

Software Engineer Staff

Lockheed Martin

33

Software/Systems Test Engineer 2

Northrop Grumman

34

Systems Administrator Associate Manager

Lockheed Martin

35

Systems Engineering Manager 3

Northrop Grumman

Jobs For Which A Master's Degree Is Minimum 1

Senior Director, Accounting

Mylan Pharmaceuticals

2

Senior Systems Engineer ‐ Missile Systems

Alliant Tech Systems

Jobs For Which An Advanced Degree Is Preferred 1

Director, Global Regulatory Affairs (Advanced Degree Preferred)

Mylan Pharmaceuticals

2

Pharmacologist/Toxicologist (Masters plus 10 yrs or PhD plus 5 years)

Mylan Pharmaceuticals

3

Program Manager (Advanced Degree Preferred)

Mylan Pharmaceuticals

4

Senior Systems Engineer ‐ Missile Systems (PhD Preferred)

Alliant Tech Systems

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Bibliography Tomorrow’s Jobs: The Best Career Opportunities in West Virginia Through 2016 West Virginia Occupational Projections (including Fastest Growing and Fastest Declining Occupations) Workforce West Virginia, “Long Term Occupational Projections 2006 to 2016” http://www.wvbep.org/bep/lmi/occproj/longterm/StateWide.htm Data retrieved on April 9, 2009 West Virginia Occupational Wages, 2007 US Bureau of Labor Statistics,” May 2007 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates, West Virginia” http://stats.bls.gov/oes/2007/may/oes_wv.htm#b00‐0000 Data retrieved on April 9, 2009 West Virginia’s In‐Demand Occupations Workforce West Virginia, “West Virginia Demand Occupations, 2006 – 2016” http://www.wvbep.org/bep/lmi/occproj/longterm/WVDemand.htm Data retrieved on April 9, 2009 Minimum Education and Training Requirements by Occupation US Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Occupational Employment, Training, and Earnings” http://data.bls.gov/oep/servlet/oep.noeted.servlet.ActionServlet Data retrieved on April 13, 2009 Fastest Growing Occupations in the United States, by Required Education and Training US Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008‐09 Edition,” “Tomorrow’s Jobs” http://www.bls.gov/oco/oco2003.htm Data retrieved on April 13, 2009 Career Opportunities at Select West Virginia Companies ‐Alcon Labs: www.alcon.com/en/alcon‐careers/ ‐Alliant Techsystems: www.atk.com/Careers/search‐jobs.html ‐Lockheed Martin: www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/jobsearch_all.asp ‐ Mylan Pharmaceuticals: www.mylancareers.com/ ‐ Northrop Grumman: http://careers.northropgrumman.com Data retrieved on January 8, 2010

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