2020
January–December
JACKSON COUNTY 2020 Labor Market Report
INTRODUCTION
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Jackson County | 2020 Report Contents
About This Report
2 - State of the Labor Market 3 - Key Findings 4 - Workforce Overview 5 - Real-Time Demand Overview
The Workforce Intelligence Network for Southeast Michigan (WIN) partnership is a collaboration of Michigan Works! Agencies (MWAs) and community colleges across a 16-county region in Michigan. The counties in the WIN partnership include: Genesee, Hillsdale, Huron, Jackson, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Saint Clair, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Tuscola, Washtenaw, and Wayne, along with the City of Detroit.
Occupation Groups 12 - Agriculture 16 - Energy 20 - Health Care 24 - IT 28 - Skilled Trades
This report highlights labor market information and real-time job posting data for Jackson County. A workforce overview is provided within identifying key components of the area’s labor market including labor force status, demographic, and commuting data. WIN’s analysis of online job postings, a proxy for employer demand, is a pioneering method for tracking the health of the labor market. This data is used to provide a real-time demand overview, detailing posting related findings for both employers and job seekers. WIN’s data and research team analyzes job posting data at the occupation level within eleven customized occupation groups built using specific Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes to provide more contextualized information. Occupation groups combine data for jobs with similar skillsets, educational attainment, and experience requirements, which provides a more in-depth snapshot of the current labor market when compared to traditional industry data based upon North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes. Occupation outlook sections utilize these metrics to identify and display the top in-demand jobs, their entry requirements, and their earning potential. WIN produces a 16-county region report quarterly using data from all eleven occupation groups. A report focused on the city of Detroit is also produced quarterly, focusing on five occupation groups related to Detroit’s labor market. County reports are produced annually and focus on five occupation groups chosen to reflect the labor market specific to the county. This report analyzes 2020 data in Jackson County. Five occupation groups are analyzed: Agriculture, Energy, Health Care, Information Technology (IT), and Skilled Trades. For more information pertaining to the labor market in southeast Michigan, the custom occupation groups within this report, or any other workforce-related data projects, please visit www.WINintelligence.org or contact the data and research team directly at research@WINintelligence.org. For more information about jobseeker resources and our partners, please visit www.micareertraining.org.
ANNUAL STATE OF THE LABOR MARKET
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Jackson County | 2020
State of the Labor Market in Jackson County The COVID-19 crisis has caused major shifts in the labor market this year. In 2020, the labor force fell by 542 individuals (0.7 percent) since 2019. Employment decreased by 4,685 workers (6.5 percent), while unemployment grew by more than triple (4,144 workers) the 2,798 individuals recorded in 2019. The unemployment rate also rose in 2020, which trends with the shifts caused by the COVID-19. The unemployment rate rose 5.6 percentage points since the 3.7 percent in 2019, for an annual unemployment rate of 9.4 percent. Monthly postings data has continued to show shifts in hiring and skills demanded, as the region continues recovery. The health care occupation group was heavily demanded in Jackson county, while Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers is the top demanded occupation this year, accounting for 2,890 postings in 2020.
Annual Labor Market Information The labor force in Jackson county has decreased in 2020, falling by 542 individuals since 2019. Employment decreased by 4,685 workers (6.5 percent) since 2019, while unemployment increased by 4,144 workers for a total of 6,941 unemployed workers in 2020. The unemployment rate dramatically increased in 2020 to 9.4 percent, a rise of 5.6 percentage points since 2019, which had a rate of 3.7 percent. During the height of the pandemic and shutdown measures in March 2020, the highest monthly unemployment rate occurred in April 2020, with an unemployment rate of 24.6 percent in Jackson county.
Annual Labor Force, Employment, Unemployment Rate 2010–2020
Data: BLS | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Monthly Posting Analysis Jackson County 2020
Quarterly Employer Demand Overview The fourth quarter of 2020 indicates that employer demand has increased since the end of Q3 2020. In Q4 2020, there were 7,264 unique postings in Jackson county, an increase of 222 postings from the 7,024 postings recorded in Q3. June had the lowest recorded postings in 2020 with 4,056 postings, a decrease of 1,672 postings (28.6 percent) since June 2019. Jackson's employer demand remained resilient to shutdown efforts to slow the pandemic. The increase in the number of monthly online ads indicate employer demand for jobs has slowly began to increase into Q4 2020. Data: Emsi | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
QUARTERLY WORKFORCE INDICATORS
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Jackson County | 2020 Key Findings
Employer demand decreased by 21.6 percent, a loss of 5,915 job postings since 2019. Health Care is the top posting occupation group through 2020 with 3,677 postings.
Top 5 Posting Occupation Groups 2020
During 2020, there were 21,421 job postings, 5,915 less than the 27,336 postings made during 2019 in Jackson county. September 2020 saw the highest demand with 4,714 postings since the shut down due to COVID-19, however, postings are still down 24.3 percent since September 2019. The top posted job titles in 2020 include CDL-A Truck Drivers, CDL Truck Drivers, Delivery Drivers, Lead Sales Associates, and Speech Language Pathologists. For more information about in-demand job postings, see page 9.
Job postings made by employers in Jackson county indicate a high school diploma or equivalent remains the most in-demand minimum education level during 2020.
Education Levels In-Demand 2020
Of the 21,421 unique postings in Jackson county during 2020, 4,505 (21.0 percent) required a high school diploma or equivalent, while 4,625 postings (21.6 percent) required a college degree. An additional 1,376 postings (6.4 percent) required an advanced degree. The high demand for health care roles within the county, drives this high demand for workers with various skillsets.
Employment in Jackson county totaled 68,251 in Q4 2020, a decrease of 3,457 workers (4.8 percent) since Q4 2019. The quarterly labor market has seen shifts following the outbreak of COVID-19. The first quarter of 2020 saw a slight decrease in the labor force and employment, while unemployment and the unemployment rate rose 0.4 percentage points. The COVID-19 shutdown, which started in Q2 2020, caused the employment in Jackson county to drop from 71,516 workers in Q1 to 60,935 workers in Q2, a decrease of 10,582 workers or 14.8 percent. Unemployment rose by 12,187 workers, more than triple the 2,675 workers recorded in Q1. Similarly, the unemployment rate rose in Q2, up from 3.6 percent in Q1 to 19.6 percent in Q2 2020. Since Q3 2020, the market has slowly begun to realign toward pre-pandemic levels, showing a decrease in unemployment and the unemployment rate through Q4 2020. For more information about this year’s unemployment rate and other labor market indicators, see page 4.
Quarterly Labor Market Data
Note: Monthly data averaged by quarter | Data: BLS Data: Emsi | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
WORKFORCE OVERVIEW
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Jackson County | 2020 Labor Market Information Labor Force, Employment, and Unemployment
Following labor force fluctuations throughout 2020, labor force participation totaled 74,175 individuals, a slight decrease by 542 individuals since 2019. Employment is down to 67,234 workers in 2020, a decrease of 4,685 workers. Both unemployment and the unemployment rate increased, corresponding to measures taken to slow the spread of COVID-19. Unemployment dramatically rose this year, increasing to 6,941 workers, an increase of 4,144 workers since the 2,798 workers recorded in 2019. Similarly, the unemployment rate rose by 5.6 percentage points, increasing from 3.7 percent, for a 2020 unemployment rate of 9.4 percent. Labor Force, Employment, Unemployment Rate 1990-2020
Data: BLS | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Annual Labor Market Data
Note: Monthly data averaged by quarter | Data: BLS
Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics
WORKFORCE OVERVIEW
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Jackson County | 2019 Population Demographics Population Demographics According to data from the most recent Census Bureau 2019 ACS Five Year estimates, the population in Jackson county decreased by 0.2 percent between 2018 and 2019. During 2019, 158,636 people were living in the county. The sex of the populace was split almost evenly, with about 51.0 percent of the population identifying as male, and the other 49.0 percent identifying as female. Majority of the population identified as white (87.3 percent) with the second largest number of individuals identifying as Black or African American (7.8 percent). The county is facing an aging population; 31.7 percent of population was over the age of 54, compared to 30.5 percent under the age of 25.
158,636
People in the County 0.2% Decrease from 2018
Population Race Demographics
Population Gender Demographics 51% Males 49% Females
Population Age Demographics
Data: American Community Survey 5-Year Es�mates | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
WORKFORCE OVERVIEW
Jackson County | 2019 Labor Force Demographics
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Labor Market Demographics During 2019, the most recent census year, there were about 72,929 people in the labor force, meaning they were either working or looking for work, in Jackson county. Just under half of the population of 68,695 individuals (43.3 percent) living in the region were actively working. The highest unemployment rates were seen in those aged 16-19 years old for both males and females. Males under the age of 20 face an unemployment rate of 31.3 percent, while females had an unemployment rate of 17.7 percent. Black or African American job seekers also have a difficult time finding employment, facing an unemployment rate of 11.5 percent.
Data: American Community Survey 5-Year Es�mates | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
WORKFORCE OVERVIEW
Jackson County| 2020 Working Population Demographics
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Current Workforce Demographics In 2020, the workforce had a total of 56,392 individuals working in Jackson county. A slight majority, 50.3 percent (28,345 workers) were male, while 49.7 percent (28,047 workers) of the workforce was female. Most workers in the county identified as white, accounting for 82.9 percent of the workforce, while Black or African American workers totaled 9.8 percent of the workforce. Those identifying as having a Hispanic or Latino ethnicity accounted for 3.7 percent. Much of the workforce in Jackson county are between the ages of 25 through 54 (62.5 percent), while 23.7 percent of workers are 55 and older. Workforce Race and Ethnicity Demographics
Workforce Gender Demographics 50% Males 50% Females
Workforce Age Demographics
Data: Emsi | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
WORKFORCE OVERVIEW
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Jackson County | 2018 Regional Commuting Patterns Regional Commuting Patterns
According to the most recent OnTheMap data set available from the Census Bureau, during 2018, the county's workforce consisted of 59,629 residents. There were 31,993 (53.7 percent) of the residents lived and worked within Jackson county, while the remaining 27,636 residents (46.3 percent) traveled outside of the county for work. There were 55,944 workers employed in the county during 2018. Of those, 23,951 workers (42.8 percent) lived outside of the county's borders and commuted in. From this information, we can see that Jackson county is a net exporter of jobs, with more workers leaving the area for employment than inwardly commuting. Where Jackson County Residents Work
Where Jackson County Workers Live
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Source: U.S. Census OnTheMap, 2018 Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Source: U.S. Census OnTheMap, 2018 Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Data: U.S. Census OnTheMap, 2018 | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
REAL-TIME DEMAND OVERVIEW
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Jackson County| Top Posted Jobs | 2020 Top Posted Jobs 2020
Top Posted Jobs: 2020 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers is the top posted occupation for 2020, with 2,890 unique online job postings, requires a postsecondary nondegree award for entry, coupled with short-term onthe-job training. Registered Nurses and First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers round out the top three demanded occupations, with 931 postings and 716 postings respectively, requiring a bachelor’s degree and a high school diploma or equivalent respectively, for entry. All the other in-demand jobs require no formal education or a high school diploma or equivalent, coupled with short to moderate-term on-the-job training.
Data: Emsi | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
REAL-TIME DEMAND OVERVIEW
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Jackson County | Top Posted Entry-Level Jobs | 2020 Top Posted Entry-Level Jobs 2020
Top Posted Entry-Level Jobs: 2020 Entry-level jobs, accounting for 23.8 percent of postings in Jackson county for 2020, usually require zero to two years of previous experience. Well over half of the top ten entry-level occupations require no formal education or a high school diploma or equivalent. Those who enter the workforce with a high school diploma or equivalent are heavily demanded among entry level occupations, accounting for 30.2 percent of entry-level postings. Heavy and TractorTrailer Truck Drivers were the top posted entry-level occupation with 626 postings requiring zero to two years of experience, followed by Registered Nurses with 396 postings. Data: Emsi | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
REAL-TIME DEMAND OVERVIEW
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Jackson County | Employer Demand Highlights| 2020 Employer Demand by City
Top In-Demand Qualifications Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Licensed Practical Nurse Certified Nursing Assistant Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Nurse Practitioner Hazmat Endorsement Bachelor of Science in Business Associates Degree In Nursing Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Card • Certified Medical Assistant • • • • • • • • •
Top In-Demand Skills • • • • • • • • • •
Merchandising Nursing Restaurant Operation Flatbed Truck Operation Cash Register Communications Customer Service Management Sales Leadership
Top Posting Employers* • • • • • • • • • •
Henry Ford Health System CRST International, Inc. CMS Energy Corporation Dollar General Corporation Doordash Wal-Mart, Inc. State of Michigan Sunbelt Staffing, LLC Soliant Health, Inc HCL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
*Employer names are listed as they appear in online job postings.
AGRICULTURE OCCUPATION GROUP
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Jackson County | 2020
Introduction WIN’s agriculture occupation group brings together occupations that require knowledge of the farming, livestock, the environment, and natural sciences. Occupations range from Farm Workers, Environmental Engineers, Meat Butchers, or Recreation Workers. There are approximately 10,700 openings for these positions each year in Southeast Michigan.
Employment Over Time 2010-2020
1,472
Agriculture Workers 3.1% Decrease from 2019
Worker Gender Demographics
Agriculture Worker Demographics According to 2020 Emsi data, the 1,472 workers in agriculture occupations are not very diverse. A large majority of workers are white males (63.5 percent) between the ages of 25 and 54 (62.8 percent). Only 36.5 percent of agriculture workers identify as women, while 11.8 percent of workers were under the age of 25, compared to 25.5 percent of workers are age 55 or older. Race and Ethnicity Demographics
84.9% White | 6.7% Black or African American | 5.1% Hispanic or Latino Worker Age Demographics
Data: Emsi | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
AGRICULTURE OCCUPATION GROUP
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Jackson County | 2020
Agriculture Top Posted Jobs 2020
Top Posted Jobs: 2020 Agriculture postings totaled 380 ads during 2020. With 53 online job postings, Animal Caretakers is the top demanded occupation this year. Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (43 postings) and Buyers and Purchasing Agents (40 postings) were also in high demand during 2020. Other top posted occupations include Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (40 postings) and Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (22 postings).
Data: Emsi | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Jackson County | 2020 Agriculture Wage Overview
Of the top posted agriculture-related jobs, over half of the top ten occupations in 2020 offer median wages of more than $15.00 per hour. The top posted job, Animal Caretakers, offers median hourly earnings of $11.43, which translates to annual earnings of approximately $23,774. With such a broad array of skillsets represented, Agriculture wages tend to scale with education and experience. Wage Overview for Top Posted Agriculture Jobs in 2020
Data: Emsi, BLS | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
In-Demand Technical Skills • • • • •
Trimming Personal Protective Equipment Purchasing Mowing Selling Techniques
In-Demand Education Level* • • • •
In-Demand Foundational Skills
High School Diploma: 14.5% Associate Degree: 5.3% Bachelor's Degree: 25.3% Master's Degree: 7.1%
*Not all job postings indicate the required educational attainment level, therefore the percentages found here may not add up to 100 percent
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Communications Management Sales Customer Service Operations
In-Demand Certifications Certified Veterinary Technician Medical License CDL Class B License Certified Professional In Supply Management (Standards Organizations) • Commercial Driver's License (CDL) • • • •
AGRICULTURE OCCUPATION GROUP
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Jackson County | 2020
Employer Demand by City
13%
of Posted Jobs Open to EntryLevel Workers
Top Posting Employers* • • • • • • • • • •
VCA Inc. Petsmart, Inc. CMS Energy Corporation Henry Ford Health System Asplundh Tree Expert Co. Care.com, Inc. Executive Property Management Wal-Mart, Inc. State of Michigan United States Department of the Air Force
*Employer names are listed as they appear in online job postings.
Job Postings by City 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Jackson: 277 Postings Michigan Center: 47 Postings Parma: 15 Postings Grass Lake: 6 Postings Brooklyn: 5 Postings Clarklake: 4 Postings Spring Arbor: 2 Postings Concord: 1 Postings Hanover: 1 Postings Horton: 1 Postings
ENERGY OCCUPATION GROUP
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Jackson County | 2020
Introduction Energy-related occupations encompass jobs in engineering, science, mining, and extraction. Workers in this field have a range of skills all related to keeping businesses and homes powered. Energy companies employ workers in a variety of occupations, many of which are also included in other WIN occupation groups. Posting data referenced in this section pertain only to job postings from energy-related businesses, while employment and wage data apply for these workers in every industry.
Employment Over Time 2010-2020
5,006
Energy Workers 4.2% Decrease from 2019
Worker Gender Demographics
Energy Worker Demographics In 2020, there were 5,006 workers in the energy occupation group. This group is primarily made up of white males (83.8 percent) between the ages of 25 and 54 (70.4 percent), with 16.2 percent of workers identifying as female and just 10.4 percent identifying as a racial minority. In 2020, 5.0 percent of the workers in the occupation group are under the age of 25 compared to the 24.5 percent 55 years of age or older. Race and Ethnicity Demographics
89.6% White | 4.8% Black or African American | 2.2% Hispanic or Latino Worker Age Demographics
Data: Emsi | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
ENERGY OCCUPATION GROUP
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Jackson County | 2020
Energy Top Posted Jobs 2020
Top Posted Jobs: 2020 This year totaled 124 postings for energy workers, with Electrical Engineers remaining as the most sought-after occupation by energy industry employers during 2020, with 32 postings. Mechanical Engineers were in the second position with 15 postings. Other top posted jobs include Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (13 postings), Power Distributors and Dispatchers (12 postings), and General and Operations Managers (8 postings).
Data: Emsi | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Jackson County | 2020 Energy Wage Overview
The demand for engineers and highly specialized trades in the energy field create lucrative opportunities for job seekers willing to obtain the education or training requirements related to these jobs. Each of the top ten energy occupations have median wages over $30.00 per hour. The top posted energy job, Electrical Engineers, offers a median hourly wage of $44.93, or annual earnings of approximately $93,454. Technician and construction-focused positions related to energy generally have shorter term educational requirements than engineers and pay somewhat higher than similar occupations in other industries. Wage Overview for Top Posted Energy Jobs in 2020
Data: Emsi, BLS | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
In-Demand Technical Skills • • • • •
Electric Power Distribution File Structure Engineering Design Process Data Collection Surveying
In-Demand Education Level* • • • •
High School Diploma: 11.3% Associate Degree: 16.1% Bachelor's Degree: 65.3% Master's Degree: 9.7%
*Not all job postings indicate the required educational attainment level, therefore the percentages found here may not add up to 100 percent
In-Demand Foundational Skills • • • • •
Communications Operations Planning Construction Management
In-Demand Certifications • • • • •
Journeyman Lineman Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Licensed Professional Engineer (American Society For Quality) ASQ Certified Professional Engineer
ENERGY OCCUPATION GROUP
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Jackson County | 2020
Employer Demand by City
65%
of Postings Require a Bachelor's Degree
Top Posting Employers* • • • •
CMS Energy Corporation Bhi Energy Black Hills Corporation ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC
*Employer names are listed as they appear in online job postings.
Job Postings by City 1. Jackson: 123 Postings 2. Michigan Center: 1 Postings
HEALTH CARE OCCUPATION GROUP
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Jackson County| 2020 Introduction
WIN’s health care occupation group includes jobs related to health care support and practitioners. Employment in this group has been consistently growing, with more health care workers needed to care for Michigan’s aging population. Registered nurses are routinely the most in-demand job in this group. Annually, there are about 23,600 job openings for these positions across southeast Michigan, and this is projected to continue increasing. Employment Over Time 2010-2020
6,280
Health Care Workers 2.3% Decrease from 2019
Worker Gender Demographics
Health Care Worker Demographics According to 2020 Emsi data, the health care occupation group employed 6,280 workers in Jackson county, who are overwhelmingly female (81.5 percent) and between the ages of 25 and 54 (68.7 percent), although 22.0 percent of workers are over 54. The healthcare occupation group is primarily white in Jackson county, with 83.0 percent of workers identifying as white, 9.6 percent identifying as Black or African American, and 7.4 percent identifying otherwise. Race and Ethnicity Demographics
83.0% White | 9.6% Black or African American | 2.9% Hispanic or Latino Worker Age Demographics
Data: Emsi | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
HEALTH CARE OCCUPATION GROUP
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Jackson County | 2020
Health Care Top Posted Jobs 2020
Top Posted Jobs: 2020 Registered Nurses were by far the highest in-demand health care occupation throughout 2020, with 931 postings. Other top posted jobs include Home Health and Personal Care Aides (466 postings), Nursing Assistants (243 postings), Speech-Language Pathologists (202 postings), and Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (166 postings). Top occupations in health care are available at many education levels, and employment for some roles, such as Home Health and Personal Care Aides and Pharmacy Technicians (135 postings), only require a high school diploma or equivalent, coupled with short to moderateterm on-the-job training.
Data: Emsi | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
HEALTH CARE OCCUPATION GROUP
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Jackson County | 2020
Health Care Wage Overview Wages in the high-demand health care field tend to scale with both education and experience. The health care occupation group offers a relatively broad array of entry requirements and a high volume of jobs are open to candidates with less than a bachelor’s degree. Most of the top-posted jobs pay over $15.00 per hour. Registered Nurses, the top posted health care job, offers a median hourly wage of $32.39 per hour or annual salary of about $67,371. Wage Overview for Top Posted Health Care Jobs in 2020
Data: Emsi, BLS | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
In-Demand Technical Skills • • • • •
Nursing Basic Life Support Home Care Geriatrics Caregiving
In-Demand Education Level* • • • •
High School Diploma: 21.9% Associate Degree: 22.1% Bachelor's Degree: 11.5% Master's Degree: 7.6%
*Not all job postings indicate the required educational attainment level, therefore the percentages found here may not add up to 100 percent
In-Demand Foundational Skills • • • • •
Communications Customer Service Problem Solving Management Compassion
In-Demand Certifications • • • • •
Licensed Practical Nurse Certified Nursing Assistant Nurse Practitioner Associates Degree In Nursing Certified Medical Assistant
HEALTH CARE OCCUPATION GROUP
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Jackson County | 2020
Employer Demand by City
31%
of Health Care Postings Require 3 Years Experience or Less
Top Posting Employers* • • • • • • • • • •
Henry Ford Health System Soliant Health, Inc CareInHomes.com Manor Care, Inc. Corizon Health, Inc. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated Sunbelt Staffing, LLC Home Instead Senior Care United States Department of the Air Force State of Michigan
*Employer names are listed as they appear in online job postings.
Job Postings by City 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Jackson: 2,756 Postings Michigan Center: 189 Postings Brooklyn: 137 Postings Spring Arbor: 135 Postings Clarklake: 37 Postings Parma: 35 Postings Napoleon: 23 Postings Concord: 21 Postings River Junction: 21 Postings Norvell: 17 Postings
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OCCUPATION GROUP
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Jackson County| 2020 Introduction
810
Information technology (IT) jobs include occupations that are associated with entry-level, technical, and professional careers related to the design, development, support and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services. While the information technology group does not currently employ as many individuals as the other groups here, it is quickly growing, and about 7,000 job openings are reported annually.
Employment Over Time 2010-2020
IT Workers 2.1% Decrease from 2019
Worker Gender Demographics
Information Technology Worker Demographics According to 2020 Emsi data, Jackson county has 810 IT workers. The workforce is not too diverse, with most workers identifying as white males (70.3 percent) between the ages of 25 and 54. Roughly 76.1 percent of the workforce are between the ages of 25 and 54. Workers aged 55 years and older account for 18.1 percent, while only 5.6 percent are 24 years old or younger. Around 81.9 percent of the workforce identify as white, with workers who identify as Black or African American make up 7.9 percent of the workforce. Race and Ethnicity Demographics
81.9% White | 7.9% Black or African American | 5.7% Asian Worker Age Demographics
Data: Emsi | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OCCUPATION GROUP
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Information Technology Top Posted Jobs 2020
Top Posted Jobs: 2020 In 2020, there were 1,117 postings for IT workers in Jackson county. Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers were the most in-demand occupation for 2020, with 263 postings, closely followed by Computer Occupations, All Other, with 242 postings. Computer User Support Specialists (167 postings) and Computer Systems Analysts (120 posting) were also high indemand occupations. Although the top IT jobs generally require a bachelor’s degree, Computer User Support Specialists, typically require some college, no degree.
Data: Emsi | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OCCUPATION GROUP
Jackson County | 2020
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Information Technology Wage Overview In-demand IT occupations provide high wages, even for those at entry-level and with fewer credentials. Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers, the most in-demand occupation, offers a median hourly wage of $40.44 per hour or almost $84,115 per year. Computer and Information Systems Managers earn the highest median wage at $54.17 per hour or nearly $112,674 per year. Other occupations that have fewer qualifications, such as Computer User Support Specialists and Web Developers and Digital Interface Designers, make over $22.00 per hour.
Wage Overview for Top Posted IT Jobs in 2020
Data: Emsi, BLS | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
In-Demand Technical Skills • • • • •
• • • • •
Agile Methodology SQL Computer Science Software Development JavaScript
In-Demand Education Level* • • • •
In-Demand Foundational Skills
High School Diploma: 5.2% Associate Degree: 4.5% Bachelor's Degree: 27.5% Master's Degree: 5.4%
*Not all job postings indicate the required educational attainment level, therefore the percentages found here may not add up to 100 percent
Communications Management Problem Solving Troubleshooting Integration
In-Demand Certifications • • • • •
Project Management Professional Certification ITIL Certifications Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer VMware Certified Professional (VCP) Microsoft Certified Professional
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OCCUPATION GROUP
Jackson County | 2020
Employer Demand by City
Project Management Professional Certification:
Top In-demand IT Certification
Top Posting Employers* • • • • • • • • • •
Cynet Systems Inc. HCL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED CMS Energy Corporation Jobot Henry Ford Health System Articulate Teksystems, Inc. Fast Switch, Ltd. Iconma, L.L.C. Collabera Inc.
*Employer names are listed as they appear in online job postings.
Job Postings by City 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Jackson: 708 Postings Michigan Center: 359 Postings Spring Arbor: 8 Postings Grass Lake: 7 Postings Brooklyn: 6 Postings Parma: 5 Postings Clarklake: 2 Postings Springport: 2 Postings
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SKILLED TRADES OCCUPATION GROUP
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Jackson County| 2020 Introduction
WIN’s technicians/skilled trades category includes jobs related to advanced manufacturing. Southeast Michigan has more demand for skilled- trades labor, such as CNC machinists and welders, than almost anywhere else in the country. There are about 21,000 openings for these workers annually. NOTE: Skilled trades related to construction and assembly are not included in this cluster, as the focus is on advanced manufacturing only. Employment Over Time 2010-2020
5,316
Skilled Trades Workers 0.2% Decrease from 2019
Worker Gender Demographics
Skilled Trades Worker Demographics According to 2020 Emsi data, the skilled trades occupation group employed about 5,316 workers in Jackson county. Majority of skilled trades workers are white males (88.4 percent) between the ages of 25 and 54 (65.2 percent). Additional outreach will be necessary soon, due to the aging workforce, as 28.1 percent are 55 years of age or older. Race and Ethnicity Demographics
87.9% White | 6.5% Black or African American | 3.6% Hispanic or Latino Worker Age Demographics
Data: Emsi | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
SKILLED TRADES OCCUPATION GROUP
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Jackson County | 2020
Skilled Trades Top Posted Jobs 2020
Top Posted Jobs: 2020 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General were the highest in-demand skilled trades occupation during 2020, with 278 postings. Other top posted jobs include First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (109 postings), Production Workers, All Other (64 postings), Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (41 postings), and Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (37 postings).
Data: Emsi | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
SKILLED TRADES OCCUPATION GROUP Jackson County| 2020
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Skilled Trades Wage Overview Half of the top ten in-demand skilled trades occupations have median wages above $25.00 per hour, while the remaining top occupations have wages above $14.00 per hour. Maintenance and Repair Workers, General, the top posted skilled trades job in 2020, offers a median hourly wage of $15.91, which translates to an annual salary of about $33,093. Wage Overview for Top Posted Skilled Trades Jobs in 2020
Data: Emsi, BLS | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
In-Demand Technical Skills Plumbing HVAC Machining Carpentry Painting
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In-Demand Education Level* • • • •
High School Diploma: 33.7% Associate Degree: 11.8% Bachelor's Degree: 10.5% Master's Degree: 0.7%
*Not all job postings indicate the required educational attainment level, therefore the percentages found here may not add up to 100 percent
In-Demand Foundational Skills Communications Troubleshooting Basic Math Management Operations
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In-Demand Certifications • • • • •
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Certified Forklift Operator HVAC Certification Certified Quality Auditor Certified Welding Inspector
SKILLED TRADES OCCUPATION GROUP
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Jackson County | 2020
Employer Demand by City
Only 12% of the Workforce are Female.
Top Posting Employers* • • • • • • • • • •
Diverse Staffing, Inc. H.B. Fuller Company CMS Energy Corporation XCEL Staffing, Inc. Elwood Staffing Services, Inc. McDonald's Corporation Elm Plating Co. Express Employment Professionals Aerotek, Inc. Dexter Stamping Company LLC
*Employer names are listed as they appear in online job postings.
Job Postings by City 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Jackson: 601 Postings Michigan Center: 54 Postings Brooklyn: 22 Postings Clarklake: 14 Postings Grass Lake: 13 Postings Parma: 12 Postings Spring Arbor: 10 Postings Horton: 3 Postings Concord: 2 Postings Hanover: 2 Postings
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