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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