Labor Information

The following labor market information incorporates counties within commuting distance (a 35 miles radius) which includes: Sebastian, Scott, Logan, Franklin, and Crawford. Sequoyah and Le Flore Counties in Oklahoma are not included in this information.

                            
                                Total         Male         Female
                               -------       -------      --------
Total Population               187,742         -             -
Labor Force                     96,700       52,712        38,038
Employed                        98,050         -             -
* Old Number                    89,675*      49,197*       35,078*
Employed in Manufacturing       28,550
Estimate of Unemployed           7,025        3,515         2,960
and Potential Workers

      

Average Hourly Wage Rates

Occupation of Job Title             Entry Wage        Top Wage
---------------------------         ----------        --------

Machinist                             8.80             10.74
Mechanics                            10.01             11.03
Drill Punch Press Operator            7.45              8.45
Lathe Operator                        7.45              8.48
Welder                                6.00              8.30
Electrician (maintenance)             8.93              9.97
Sewing Machine Operator               7.45              8.48
Hand Assembler                        6.12              7.05
Forklift Truck Driver                 7.45              8.48
Truck Driver                          8.30              8.95
Common Laborer                        7.40              8.62
Shipping Clerk                        6.09              7.34
Secretary                             6.19              8.02
Bookkeeper                            6.36              7.87

* Average number of paid holidays usually granted by employer: 7
      

Source: AED Survey