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Top Industries of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 7,030 | 15.60 | 8.21 | 19.30 | 32,450 | 17,070 | 40,130 |
| Joplin MSA | 270 | 14.61 | 10.38 | 16.73 | 30,390 | 21,580 | 34,800 |
| St Louis MSA | 2,740 | 14.96 | 7.81 | 18.54 | 31,110 | 16,230 | 38,560 |
| Northeast Region* | 150 | 10.50 | 7.75 | 11.87 | 21,841 | 16,122 | 24,700 |
| Northwest Region* | 190 | 10.06 | 7.78 | 11.20 | 20,919 | 16,181 | 23,288 |
| Southwest Region* | 330 | 14.36 | 10.02 | 16.54 | 29,876 | 20,837 | 34,395 |
| St. Louis City* | 430 | 12.66 | 7.35 | 15.31 | 26,323 | 15,295 | 31,837 |
| St. Louis County* | 990 | 15.44 | 7.77 | 19.28 | 32,120 | 16,159 | 40,101 |
| Jefferson/Franklin Consortium* | 30 | 12.51 | 7.29 | 15.13 | 26,026 | 15,157 | 31,461 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 7,990 | 8,130 | 140 | 1.75 | 157 | Outstanding |
| Kansas City MSA | 2,240 | 2,220 | -20 | -.89 | 40 | Fair |
| St Louis MSA | 2,910 | 2,870 | -40 | -1.37 | 52 | Fair |
| Northeast Region* | 100 | 80 | -20 | -20.00 | 2 | Caution |
| Northwest Region* | 80 | 80 | .00 | 1 | Good | |
| Ozark Region* | 400 | 380 | -20 | -5.00 | 7 | Fair |
| Southwest Region* | 550 | 570 | 20 | 3.64 | 12 | Great |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This Occupation generally requires Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)