2020
January–December
WASHTENAW COUNTY 2020 Labor Market Report
INTRODUCTION
Washtenaw County | 2020
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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 six Michigan Works! Agencies (MWAs) and ten 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 - Business and Finance 16 - Engineers and Designers 20 - Health Care 24 - Information Technology 28 - Skilled Trades
This report highlights labor market information and real-time job posting data for the entire 16-county region of southeast Michigan. 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 indepth 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 indemand 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 Washtenaw county. The Business and Finance, Engineers and Designers, Health Care, Information Technology (IT), and Skilled Trades occupation groups are analyzed for Washtenaw county. 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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Washtenaw County | 2020
State of the Labor Market in Washtenaw County The COVID-19 crisis has caused major shifts in the labor market this year. During 2020, employment in Washtenaw county decreased. In 2020, the labor force grew by 3,862 individuals (2.0 percent) since 2019. Employment decreased by 3,372 workers (1.8 percent), while unemployment grew by more than double (7,233 workers) the 5,718 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 3.6 percentage points since 2.9 percent in 2019, for an annual unemployment rate of 6.5 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 Washtenaw county, while Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers is the top demanded occupation this year, accounting for 4,376 postings in 2020.
Annual Labor Market Information The labor force in Washtenaw county has increased in 2020, growing by 3,862 individuals since 2019. Employment decreased by 3,372 workers (1.8 percent) since 2019, while unemployment increased by 7,233 workers for a total of 12,951 unemployed workers in 2020. The unemployment rate dramatically increased in 2020 to 6.5 percent, a rise of 3.6 percentage points since 2019, which had a rate of 2.9 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 14.8 percent in Washtenaw county.
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 24,195 unique postings in Washtenaw county, an increase of 502 postings from the 23,693 postings recorded in Q3. May had the lowest recorded postings in 2020 with 12,730 postings, a decrease of 4,743 postings (27.1 percent) since May 2019. The increase in the number of monthly online ads indicate employer demand for jobs has slowly began to increase into Q4 2020.
Annual Labor Force, Employment, Unemployment Rate 2010–2020
Data: BLS | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Monthly Posting Analysis Washtenaw County 2020
Data: Emsi | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
QUARTERLY WORKFORCE INDICATORS
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Washtenaw County | 2020 Key Findings
Employer demand decreased by 19.7 percent, a loss of 16,707 job postings since 2019. Health Care is the top posting occupation group through 2020 with 11,092 postings.
Postings by Occupation Group 2020
During 2020, there were 68,284 job postings, 16,707 less than the 84,991 postings made during 2019 in Washtenaw county. October 2020 saw the highest demand with 14,640 postings since the shut down due to COVID-19, however, postings are still down 12.3 percent since October 2019. The top posted job titles in 2020 include CDL-A Truck Drivers, Nannies, Delivery Drivers, Registered Nurses, and Child Care Professionals. For more information about in-demand job postings, see page 9.
Job postings made by employers in Washtenaw county indicate a bachelor’s degree remains the most in-demand minimum education level during 2020.
Education Levels In-Demand 2020
Of the 68,284 unique postings in Washtenaw county during 2020, 12,281 (18.0 percent) required a high school diploma or equivalent, while 18,118 postings (26.5 percent) required a college degree. An additional 8,234 postings (12.1 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 Washtenaw county totaled 190,696 in Q4 2020, a decrease of 2,320 workers (1.2 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 increase in the labor force and employment, while unemployment and the unemployment rate also rose 0.1 percentage points. The COVID-19 shutdown, which started in Q2 2020, caused the employment in Washtenaw county to drop from 195,913 workers in Q1 to 172,086 workers in Q2, a decrease of 23,827 workers or 12.2 percent. Unemployment rose by 20,939 workers, more than triple the 4,732 workers recorded in Q1. Similarly, the unemployment rate rose in Q2, up from 2.4 percent in Q1 to 13.0 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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Washtenaw County | 2020 Labor Market Information Labor Force, Employment, and Unemployment
Following labor force fluctuations throughout 2020, labor force participation totaled 199,946 individuals, an increase by 3,862 individuals since 2019. Employment is down to 186,995 workers in 2020, a decrease of 3,372 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 12,951 workers, an increase of 7,233 workers since the 5,718 workers recorded in 2019. Similarly, the unemployment rate rose by 3.6 percentage points, increasing from 2.9 percent, for a 2020 unemployment rate of 6.5 percent. Labor Force, Employment, Unemployment Rate 1990-2020
Data: BLS | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
Annual Labor Market Data
Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics
WORKFORCE OVERVIEW
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Washtenaw County | 2019 Population Demographics
Population Demographics According to data from the most recent Census Bureau 2019 ACS Five Year estimates, the population in Washtenaw county increased by nearly 0.3 percent between 2018 and 2019. During 2019, 367,000 people were living in Washtenaw county. The sex of the populace was split almost evenly, with about 50.4 percent of the population identifying as female, and the other 49.6 percent identifying as male. Majority of the population identified as white (74.8 percent) with the second largest number of individuals identifying as Black or African American (11.5 percent). The county has a relatively young and middle-aged population; 37.5 percent of population was 24 years of age or young, compared to 37.6 percent aged of 25-54, while individuals 55 years of age and older total 24.9 percent.
367,000
People in the County 0.3% Increase from 2018
Population Race Demographics
Population Gender Demographics 50% Females 50% Males
Population Age Demographics
Data: American Community Survey 5-Year Es�mates | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
WORKFORCE OVERVIEW
Washtenaw County | 2019 Labor Force Demographics
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Labor Market Demographics During 2019, the most recent census year, there were about 197,867 people in the labor force, individuals that were either working or looking for work in Washtenaw county. Slightly over half of the population, 189,559 individuals (51.7 percent) living in the region were actively working. The highest unemployment rates were seen in those aged 24 years old or younger. Males under the age of 25 face an unemployment rate of 22.8 percent, while females under the age of 25 report an unemployment rate of 16.3 percent. Black or African American job seekers also have a difficult time finding employment, facing an unemployment rate of 7.9 percent.
Data: American Community Survey 5-Year Es�mates | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
WORKFORCE OVERVIEW
Washtenaw County| 2020 Working Population Demographics
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Current Workforce Demographics In 2020, the workforce had a total of 232,500 individuals working in Washtenaw county. A slight majority, 53.1 percent (123,407 workers) were female, while 46.9 percent (109,092 workers) of the workforce was male. Most workers in the county identified as white, accounting for 75.8 percent of the workforce, while Black or African American workers totaled 10.8 percent of the workforce. Those identifying as having a Hispanic or Latino ethnicity accounted for 5.2 percent. Much of the workforce in Washtenaw county are between the ages of 25 through 54 (62.8 percent), while 20.8 percent of workers are 55 and older. Workforce Race and Ethnicity Demographics
Workforce Gender Demographics 47% Males 53% Females
Workforce Age Demographics
Data: Emsi | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
WORKFORCE OVERVIEW
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Washtenaw County | 2018 Regional Commuting Patterns Regional Commuting Patterns
According to the most recent OnTheMap data set available from the Census Bureau, during 2018, Washtenaw county’s workforce consisted of 152,991 residents. There were 88,208 (57.7 percent) residents living and working in Washtenaw county, while the remaining 64,783 residents (42.3 percent) traveled outside of the county for work. There were 195,589 workers employed in the county during 2018. Of those, 107,381 workers (54.9 percent) lived outside of the county's borders and commuted in. From this information, we can see that the Washtenaw is a net importer of jobs, with more workers coming to the area for employment than outwardly commuting. Where Washtenaw County Residents Work
Where Washtenaw 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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Washtenaw 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 4,376 unique online job postings, requires a postsecondary nondegree award for entry, coupled with short-term onthe-job training. Registered Nurses and Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers round out the top three demanded occupations, with 3,766 postings and 2,206 postings respectively, requiring a bachelor’s degree for both, for entry. All the other in-demand jobs require no formal education or a high school diploma or equivalent, coupled with short-term on-the-job training.
Data: Emsi | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
REAL-TIME DEMAND OVERVIEW
Washtenaw County | Top Posted Entry-Level Jobs | 2020
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Top Posted Entry-Level Jobs 2020
Top Posted Entry-Level Jobs: 2020 Entry-level jobs, accounting for 25.0 percent of postings in Washtenaw county for 2020, usually require zero to two years of previous experience. Well over half of the top ten entrylevel 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 24.5 percent of entry-level postings. Registered Nurses were the top posted entry-level occupation with 1,784 postings requiring zero to two years of experience, followed by Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers with 1,272 postings.
Data: Emsi | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
REAL-TIME DEMAND OVERVIEW
Washtenaw County | Employer Demand Highlights | 2020
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Employer Demand by City
Top In-Demand Qualifications
Top In-Demand Skills
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Certified Nursing Assistant Licensed Practical Nurse Nurse Practitioner Associates Degree In Nursing ServSafe Certification Patient Care Technician Hazmat Endorsement Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification • Certified Public Accountant
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Nursing Merchandising Selling Techniques Restaurant Operation Auditing Communications Customer Service Management Sales Leadership
Top Posting Employers* • • • • • • • • • •
University of Michigan Trinity Health Corporation Mercy Medical Center, Inc. Soliant Health, Inc ManpowerGroup Global Amazon.com, Inc. Domino's Pizza KLA-Tencor Corporation McDonald's Corporation Thomson Reuters Corporation
*Employer names are listed as they appear in online job postings.
BUSINESS AND FINANCE OCCUPATION GROUP
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Washtenaw County | 2020 Introduction
Jobs in the business and finance occupation group can be found in nearly every type of establishment/firm throughout the region. These workers need strong mathematical and accounting abilities along with project management and planning skills. Workers in this occupation group are in high demand in southeast Michigan, with about 21,000 job openings annually. Employment Over Time 2010-2020
21,287
Business and Finance Workers 1.1% Decrease from 2019
Worker Gender Demographics
Business and Finance Worker Demographics The business and finance occupation group is somewhat diverse in respect to its 21,287 workers. Slightly more than half the working population identify as female (50.5 percent), however 81.9 percent of workers identified as white, indicating much less diversity with respect to race than gender. Only 6.5 percent of the working population in business and finance is under the age of 25, compared to 22.3 percent age 55 and older. In some ways, this indicates an aging business and finance workforce, though it also reflects the consistent need for a bachelor’s degree in these occupations. Race and Ethnicity Demographics
81.9% White | 7.4% Black or African American | 3.5% Hispanic or Latino Worker Age Demographics
Data: Emsi | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Business and Finance Top Posted Jobs 2020
Top Posted Jobs: 2020 There were 6,733 business and finance postings during 2020. Accountants and Auditors is the top in-demand occupation in 2020, with 570 postings. Marketing Managers (531 postings) is the second highest demanded, while General and Operations Managers (501 postings), Sales Managers (469 postings), and Personal Service Managers, All Other; Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling; and Managers, All Other (460 postings) round out the top demanded occupations.
Data: Emsi | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Business and Finance Wage Overview Most business and finance related jobs offer high wages, providing a lucrative opportunity for job seekers willing to attain the necessary education. The top posted business and finance job Accountants and Auditors, offers median hourly wages of $33.44, translating to annual earnings of approximately $69,555. All the top business occupations offer median wages over $25.00 per hour, and most prefer a bachelor’s degree for entry. Wage Overview for Top Posted Business and Finance Jobs in 2020
Data: Emsi, BLS | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
In-Demand Technical Skills • • • • •
Accounting Auditing Selling Techniques Forecasting Strategic Planning
In-Demand Education Level* • • • •
High School Diploma: 11.6% Associate Degree: 4.1% Bachelor's Degree: 47.5% Master's Degree: 14.3%
*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 Sales Management Leadership Customer Service
In-Demand Certifications • Certified Public Accountant • Series 7 General Securities Representative License (Stockbroker) • Project Management Professional Certification • Series 6 Investment Company And Variable Contracts License (Mutual Funds/Variable Annuities) • Certified Financial Planner
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Employer Demand by City
ANN ARBOR: Top Posting City
Top Posting Employers* • • • • • • • • • •
University of Michigan Thomson Reuters Corporation Xpo Logistics, Inc. Robert Half International Inc. Domino's Pizza KLA-Tencor Corporation Amcor Limited Nsf International Home Point Financial Corporation Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.
*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.
Ann Arbor: 5,700 Postings Ypsilanti: 474 Postings Saline: 220 Postings Chelsea: 86 Postings Dexter: 74 Postings Manchester: 70 Postings Whitmore Lake: 47 Postings Bridgewater: 14 Postings Willis: 11 Postings Pittsfield: 9 Postings
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ENGINEERS AND DESIGNERS OCCUPATION GROUP
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Washtenaw County| 2020 Introduction
Jobs in the manufacturing industry can range from assembly and production, skilled trades and technicians, designers and engineers, and even computerrelated occupations such as software development. Demand for engineers in the region has been consistent, and employment has been growing quickly. There are about 8,500 openings annually for engineers in southeast Michigan. Employment Over Time 2010-2020
6,441
Engineering and Design Workers 2.4% Decrease from 2019
Worker Gender Demographics
Engineering and Design Worker Demographics According to 2020 Emsi data, the 6,441 workers in the engineering and design group are not particularly diverse. Just 7.1 percent of the related workforce is under 25, likely due to the consistently high educational requirements. Female workers account for 17.2 percent of the current workforce and only 20.2 percent identify as a race other than white; as the labor force overall continues to change, this field would benefit from seeking a more diverse talent pool.
Race and Ethnicity Demographics
79.8% White | 10.9% Asian | 4.8% Black or African-American Worker Age Demographics
Data: Emsi | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Engineering and Design Top Posted Jobs 2020
Top Posted Jobs: 2020 Mechanical Engineers was the highest in-demand engineering and design occupation during 2020, with 525 postings. Industrial Engineers were also in high demand with 473 postings, putting it second highest demanded within the occupation group. Over half of the top ten in-demand occupations typically require a bachelor’s degree, indicating the importance of higher education as a requirement to enter this occupation group.
Data: Emsi | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Engineering and Design Wage Overview Most engineering and design related jobs offer high wages, providing a lucrative opportunity to job seekers willing to meet the minimum education requirements related to these jobs. The top posted engineering and design job, Mechanical Engineers, offers a median hourly wage of $45.88. This reflects an annual salary of approximately $95,430. Wage Overview for Top Posted Engineering and Design Jobs in 2020
Data: Emsi, BLS | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
In-Demand Technical Skills • • • • •
Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering New Product Development Computer-Aided Design MATLAB
In-Demand Education Level* • • • •
In-Demand Foundational Skills
High School Diploma: 6.7% Associate Degree: 7.3% Bachelor's Degree: 50.0% Master's Degree: 19.2%
*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 Problem Solving Innovation Troubleshooting
In-Demand Certifications • • • • •
Professional Engineer Engineer in Training Licensed Professional Engineer Certified Quality Engineer (American Society For Quality) ASQ Certified
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Employer Demand by City
Bachelor's Degree: Most In-demand Education Level
Top Posting Employers* • • • • • • • • • •
KLA-Tencor Corporation Aerotek, Inc. University of Michigan HDR Engineering, Inc. Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation Growing People and Companies Barr Engineering Co. Power Engineers, Incorporated Kelly Services, Inc. Tetra Tech, Inc.
*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.
Ann Arbor: 1,773 Postings Saline: 154 Postings Chelsea: 133 Postings Ypsilanti: 94 Postings Dexter: 53 Postings Manchester: 29 Postings Superior: 20 Postings Bridgewater: 6 Postings Whitmore Lake: 6 Postings Pittsfield: 1 Postings
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HEALTH CARE OCCUPATION GROUP
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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
35,744
Health Care Workers 0.8% Decrease from 2019
Worker Gender Demographics
Health Care Worker Demographics According to 2020 Emsi data, the health care occupation group employed 35,744 workers in Washtenaw county, who are overwhelmingly female (76.9 percent) and between the ages of 25 and 54 (70.7 percent), although 21.2 percent of workers are over 54. The healthcare occupation group is primarily white in Washtenaw county, with 77.0 percent of workers identifying as white, 11.1 percent identifying as Black or African American, and 11.8 percent identifying otherwise. Race and Ethnicity Demographics
77.0% White | 11.1% Black or African American | 7.0% Asian Worker Age Demographics
Data: Emsi | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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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 3,766 postings. Other top posted jobs include Home Health and Personal Care Aides (1,020 postings), Nursing Assistants (607 postings), Respiratory Therapists (405 postings), and Medical Assistants (364 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 (264 postings), only require a high school diploma or equivalent, coupled with short to moderateterm on-the-job training.
Data: Emsi | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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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 $37.04 per hour or annual salary of about $77,043. 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 Nursing Care Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
In-Demand Education Level* • • • •
High School Diploma: 15.8% Associate Degree: 19.8% Bachelor's Degree: 9.9% Master's Degree: 6.7%
*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 Management Customer Service Leadership Compassion
In-Demand Certifications • • • • •
Certified Nursing Assistant Licensed Practical Nurse Associates Degree In Nursing Nurse Practitioner Patient Care Technician
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Employer Demand by City
39% of Health Care Postings Require 3 Years Experience or Less
Top Posting Employers* • • • • • • • • • •
Trinity Health Corporation University of Michigan Mercy Medical Center, Inc. Soliant Health, Inc Manor Care, Inc. Sunbelt Staffing, LLC Veterans Health Administration Nomad Health Triage Staffing HealthCare Employment Network
*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.
Ann Arbor: 7,455 Postings Ypsilanti: 1,933 Postings Chelsea: 609 Postings Saline: 404 Postings Whitmore Lake: 244 Postings Dexter: 132 Postings Superior: 74 Postings Willis: 69 Postings Manchester: 49 Postings Whittaker: 29 Postings
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OCCUPATION GROUP
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Washtenaw County| 2020 Introduction
9,389
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
0.9% Decrease from 2019
Worker Gender Demographics
Information Technology Worker Demographics According to 2020 Emsi data, Washtenaw county has 9,389 IT workers. The workforce is not too diverse, with most workers identifying as white males (74.2 percent) between the ages of 25 and 54. Roughly 77.1 percent of the workforce are between the ages of 25 and 54. Workers aged 55 years and older account for 13.3 percent, while only 9.7 percent are 24 years old or younger. Around 73.5 percent of the workforce identify as white, with workers who identify as Black or African American make up 5.7 percent of the workforce. Race and Ethnicity Demographics
73.5 White | 15.8% Asian | 5.7% Black or African American
Worker Age Demographics
Data: Emsi | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Information Technology Top Posted Jobs 2020
Top Posted Jobs: 2020 In 2020, there were 5,798 postings for IT workers in Washtenaw county. Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers were the most in-demand occupation for 2020, with 2,206 postings, closely followed by Computer Occupations, All Other, with 691 postings. Computer User Support Specialists (668 postings) and Web Developers and Digital Interface Designers (502 posting) were also high in-demand 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
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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 $43.87 per hour or almost $91,250 per year. Computer and Information Systems Managers earn the highest median wage at $61.98 per hour or nearly $128,918 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 • • • • •
Python SQL Software Engineering Java Software Development
In-Demand Education Level* • • • •
In-Demand Foundational Skills
High School Diploma: 3.1% Associate Degree: 3.9% Bachelor's Degree: 42.1% Master's Degree: 15.2%
*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 Problem Solving Troubleshooting Research
In-Demand Certifications • • • • •
Certified Information Systems Security Professional Project Management Professional Certification Cisco Certified Network Associate Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer ITIL Certifications
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Employer Demand by City
Certified Information Systems Security Professional: Top In-demand Certification
Top Posting Employers* • • • • • • • • • •
University of Michigan KLA-Tencor Corporation Evolutyz Corp. Cisco Systems, Inc. Stout Systems Development Inc Robert Half International Inc. Teksystems, Inc. Thomson Reuters Corporation Kforce Inc. CyberCoders, Inc.
*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.
Ann Arbor: 5,295 Postings Ypsilanti: 250 Postings Saline: 161 Postings Chelsea: 25 Postings Dexter: 20 Postings Manchester: 20 Postings Bridgewater: 7 Postings Willis: 7 Postings Superior: 5 Postings Whitmore Lake: 3 Postings
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SKILLED TRADES OCCUPATION GROUP
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Washtenaw 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
9,364
Skilled Trades Workers 8.4% Decrease from 2019
Worker Gender Demographics
Skilled Trades Worker Demographics According to 2020 Emsi data, the skilled trades occupation group employed about 9,364 workers in Washtenaw county. Majority of skilled trades workers are white males (84.8 percent) between the ages of 25 and 54 (67.0 percent). Additional outreach will be necessary soon, due to the aging workforce, as 24.9 percent are 55 years of age or older. Race and Ethnicity Demographics
77.2% White | 12.9% Black or African American | 5.1% Hispanic or Latino
Worker Age Demographics
Data: Emsi | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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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 804 postings. Other top posted jobs include First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (327 postings), Production Workers, All Other (175 postings), Industrial Production Managers (115 postings), and Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians (86 postings).
Data: Emsi | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
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Washtenaw County| 2020 Skilled Trades Wage Overview
Over half of the top ten in-demand skilled trades occupations have median wages above $20.00 per hour, while the remaining top occupations have wages above $13.00 per hour. Maintenance and Repair Workers, General, the top posted skilled trades job in 2020, offers a median hourly wage of $16.76, which translates to an annual salary of about $34,861. Wage Overview for Top Posted Skilled Trades Jobs in 2020
Data: Emsi, BLS | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network
In-Demand Technical Skills • • • • •
Plumbing HVAC Painting Carpentry Drywall (Installation And Repair)
In-Demand Education Level* • • • •
In-Demand Foundational Skills
High School Diploma: 37.8% Associate Degree: 12.3% Bachelor's Degree: 11.6% Master's Degree: 1.8%
*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 Valid Driver's License Operations Troubleshooting
In-Demand Certifications • • • • •
HVAC Certification Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (American Society For Quality) ASQ Certified EPA Universal Certification Certified Forklift Operator
SKILLED TRADES OCCUPATION GROUP
31
Washtenaw County| 2020
Employer Demand by City
Only 15% of Workers are Female
Top Posting Employers* • • • • • • • • • •
ManpowerGroup Global Express Employment Professionals Kelly Services, Inc. Aerotek, Inc. City of Ann Arbor McDonald's Corporation University of Michigan Orchid Orthopedic Solutions, LLC The Adecco Group McKinley Inc.
*Employer names are listed as they appear in online job postings.
Job Postings by City 1. Ann Arbor: 1,090 Postings 2. Saline: 236 Postings 3. Ypsilanti: 227 Postings 4. Dexter: 174 Postings 5. Chelsea: 157 Postings 6. Manchester: 47 Postings 7. Whitmore Lake: 47 Postings 8. Bridgewater: 4 Postings 9. Willis: 3 Postings 10.Pittsfield: 2 Postings
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