1 | Page Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector Profile for the Monroe Region The Labor Market information (LMI) division of Research and Statistics helps provide information on various sectors in the regional economy. Reports and tables presented here can be accessed through our website at www.laworks.net/lmi. Data has been provided at the parish level where possible. Employment and Wage Trends 3rd Quarter 2014 for the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector by Regional Labor Market Area This report is based on quarterly tax returns from all employers covered by unemployment insurance. Average Establishments by industry, Average Employment by Industry and total wages that employers have paid in the quarter are presented in the following tables. Average Establishments The table below illustrates the number of firms that are in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector in each parish of the Monroe region. Share of the number of establishments in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector to all establishments in the parish provides information on the size of the sector. Of the 22 industry sectors, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector makes up o 14.71% of the Industrial make-up in Caldwell Parish o 2.53% in East Carroll Parish o 9.55% in Franklin Parish o 7.72% in Jackson Parish o 5.37% in Madison o 3.62% in Morehouse o 10.80% in Ouachita o 7.50% in Richland o Data not available in Tensas o 7% in Union o 7.86% in West Carroll
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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector Profile for the Monroe
Region The Labor Market information (LMI) division of Research and Statistics helps provide information on various sectors in the regional economy.
Reports and tables presented here can be accessed through our website at www.laworks.net/lmi. Data has been provided at the parish level where possible.
Employment and Wage Trends 3rd Quarter 2014 for the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector by Regional Labor Market Area
This report is based on quarterly tax returns from all employers covered by unemployment insurance. Average Establishments by industry, Average Employment by Industry and total wages that employers have paid in the quarter are presented in the following tables.
Average Establishments
The table below illustrates the number of firms that are in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector in each parish of the Monroe region. Share of the number of establishments in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector to all establishments in the parish provides information on the size of the sector.
Of the 22 industry sectors, the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector makes up o 14.71% of the Industrial make-up in Caldwell Parish o 2.53% in East Carroll Parish o 9.55% in Franklin Parish o 7.72% in Jackson Parish o 5.37% in Madison o 3.62% in Morehouse o 10.80% in Ouachita o 7.50% in Richland o Data not available in Tensas o 7% in Union o 7.86% in West Carroll
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Number of Establishments by Parish
Number of Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Establishments in the Monroe Region
Parish Avg. Establishments Healthcare Industry Percent Healthcare
Related Establishments Total Avg. Establishments All Industries
Region 8 732 9.18% 7973 Caldwell 35 14.71% 238
East Carroll 5 2.53% 198 Franklin 42 9.55% 440 Jackson 23 7.72% 298 Madison 16 5.37% 298
Morehouse 19 3.62% 525 Ouachita 505 10.80% 4676 Richland 39 7.50% 520 Tensas N/A N/A 151 Union 28 7.00% 400
West Carroll 18 7.86% 229
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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Establishments from 2012-2014
Average Employment
The number of people employed in the specific sector illustrates the number of skilled workforce employed in that sector. Of the 22 Industry sectors Healthcare sector employs
o 3.27% in Caldwell Parish o 1.45% in East Carroll Parish o 2.27% in Franklin Parish o 1.21% in Jackson o 0.91% in Madison o 1.27% in Morehouse o 3.97% in Ouachita o 1.23% in Richland o Data not available in Tensas o 1.83% in Union o 1.35% in West Carroll
Number Employed by Parish
Parish Avg. Employment Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Industry Percent Professional,
Scientific, and Technical Services Related
Employment
Avg. Employment
All Industries
Region 8 3323 3.11% 106916 Caldwell 80 3.27% 2448
East Carroll 27 1.45% 1860 Franklin 107 2.27% 4709 Jackson 46 1.21% 3800 Madison 30 0.91% 3283
Morehouse 90 1.27% 7060 Ouachita 2728 3.97% 68651 Richland 82 1.23% 6692 Tensas N/A N/A 1099 Union 89 1.83% 4871
West Carroll 33 1.35% 2445
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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Employment in the Monroe Region
Quarterly Employment in Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services from 2012-2014
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Total Wages
Wages earned by people in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector defines the contribution of the industry into the local economy. In the first quarter of 2013
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Industry has contributed o Over 644 thousand dollars in wages for Caldwell Parish o Over 136 thousand dollars in wages for East Carroll Parish o Over 827 thousand dollars in wages for Franklin Parish o Over 315 thousand dollars in wages for Jackson Parish o Over 348 thousand dollars in wages for Madison Parish o Over 804 thousand dollars in wages for Morehouse Parish o Over 34.7 million dollars in wages for Ouachita Parish o Over 687 thousand dollars in wages for Richland Parish o Data not available for Tensas Parish o Over 719 thousand dollars in wages for Union Parish o Over 360 thousand dollars in wages for West Carroll Parish
Total Wages by Parish
Parish Total Wages Healthcare Industry Total Wages All
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Average Weekly Wage in the Monroe Region
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Weekly Wages from 2012-2014
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Job Openings in the Monroe Region by Industry Sector in the Last Three Months
Number of current job openings in the river parishes shows the current demand for workforce in the region. The table below breaks down the number of job openings posted by employers in the Monroe region by Industry.
1 percent of all job postings in the Monroe region were in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector
Job Openings by Industry
Industry Sector Description Total Job Openings
Percent of Total
Openings Accommodation and Food Services 28 2% Admin., Support, Waste Mgmt, Remediation 373 27% Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 305 22% Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 6 0% Construction 15 1% Education Services 4 0% Finance and Insurance 35 3% Health Care and Social Assistance 190 14% Information 22 2% Management of Companies and Enterprises 5 0% Manufacturing (31-33) 171 13% Manufacturing (31-33) 42 3% Manufacturing (31-33) 18 1% Mining 1 0% Other Services (except Public Admin.) 7 1% Professional, Scientific & Technical Svc 18 1% Public Administration 12 1% Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 7 1% Retail Trade (44 & 45) 18 1% Retail Trade (44 & 45) 18 1% Transportation and Warehousing (48 & 49) 53 4% Transportation and Warehousing (48 & 49) 4 0% Unclassified establishments 1 0% Utilities 3 0% Wholesale Trade 11 1%
Report Totals 1,367
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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector Job Openings by Job Title in the Monroe
Region for the Last Three Months The following table shows the top 13 job titles in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector that were posted in the Monroe
region.
Job Title Occupation Description (O*Net) Star Rating Positions
Experienced Carpenter Construction Carpenters 3
Legal Assistant Paralegals and Legal Assistants 2
Engraver First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating
Workers 1
Business Development Officer Sales Managers 1
Shipping Coordinator Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 1
Certified Payroll Specialist Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 1
Weed Trimmer Operator Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 1
Receptionist Receptionists and Information Clerks 1
Homemaker Personal Care Aides 1
Experienced Cabinet Makers Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 3
Installer Production Workers, All Other 1
Field Service Representative Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 1
Industrial Painter Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters,
Operators, and Tenders 1
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2022 Projected Employment by Industry in the Monroe Region
The long-term Industry forecasts developed by the Louisiana Workforce commission in conjunction with driver firms across Louisiana suggest that employment in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Industry is poised to grow by 13.7% in Region 8. All sectors in this Industry show double digit employment growth.
2015 Projected Employment by Industry in the
Monroe Region
The short-term Industry forecasts developed by the Louisiana Workforce commission in conjunction with driver firms across Louisiana suggest that employment in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Industry is poised to grow by 4.4% in Region 8.
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 54 3,443 3,914 471 13.7% Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 541 3,443 3,914 471 13.7%
Industry Sectors NAICS CODE 2011
Employment Projected 2014 Employment
Employment Change
2014 Percent Change
2014 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
54 3,472 3,625 153 4.4%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 541 3,472 3,625 153 4.4%
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Projections to 2022 of the High-Demand Occupations by Most Significant Source of
Education or Training in the Monroe Region
High demand occupations by the most significant education level and training are compiled using the long term projections for each region and the underlying staffing pattern for each Industry. The tables below show the most common occupations by education level the Healthcare Industry requires sorted by Star Rating.
Region 8 Top Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Occupations for Bachelor’s Degree
Region 8 Top Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Occupations for Doctoral Degree
Star Rating Bachelor’s Degree Growing Occupations1 Annual
Openings2 Mean Hourly Entry
Level Wage Core Professional, Scientific, and Technical Service Occupations3
Accountants and Auditors 30 $17.88 Management Analysts 10 $18.65 Financial Analysts 10 $16.47 Computer Systems Analysts 10 $16.75 Computer Programmers 10 $13.67 Software Developers, Applications 10 $23.47 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 10 $18.96 Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 0 $12.58 Civil Engineers 0 $26.07 Mechanical Engineers 0 $25.63 Electrical Engineers 0 $24.94 Surveyors 0 $13.33
Support Professional, Scientific, and Technical Service Occupations4 General and Operations Managers 60 $20.88 Financial Managers 10 $19.42 Chief Executives 0 $41.90 Computer and Information Systems Managers 0 $24.25
Star Rating Doctoral Degree Growing
Occupations1 Annual
Openings2 Mean Hourly Entry Level
Wage
Core Professional, Scientific, and Technical Occupations Occupations3 Lawyers 10 $16.93
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Region 8 Top Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Occupations for Associate’s Degree
Region 8 Top Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Occupations for Postsecondary Non-Degree Award
Region 8 Top Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Occupations for High School Equivalent Degree
Star Rating Associate’s Degree
Growing Occupations1 Annual
Openings2 Mean Hourly Entry
Level Wage
Core Professional, Scientific, and Technical Occupations Occupations3 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 0 $11.28 Computer Network Support Specialists 0 $12.64
Architectural and Civil Drafters 0 $13.09
Mechanical Drafters 0 $14.33
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 0 $16.38
Star Rating Postsecondary Non-Degree Award Growing
Occupations1 Annual
Openings2 Mean Hourly Entry Level
Wage
Support Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Occupations3 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 100 $11.09
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 0 $10.56 Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal,
Medical, and Executive 60 $8.29
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 10 $15.36 Computer Use Support Specialists 10 $10.78
Star Rating High School Equivalent Degree
Growing Occupations1 Annual
Openings2
Mean Hourly Entry Level Wage
Support Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Occupations3 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 50 $8.76 Executive Secretaries and Executive
Administrative Assistants 10 $10.87
Legal Secretaries 0 $13.68 Receptionists and Information Clerks 30 $7.82
File Clerks 0 $8.08
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Region 8 Top Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Occupations for Less Than High School Degree
Star Rating Less Than High School
Degree Growing Occupations1
Annual Openings2
Mean Hourly Entry Level Wage
Support Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Occupations4 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids
and Housekeeping Cleaners 50 $7.69
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
20 $7.69
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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Unemployment Insurance Claims for the Monroe
Region
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Unemployment Insurance Claims in March 2015
Unemployment Claims from January 2012-March 2015
Parish Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Claims for Aug 2013 Region 8 54
Caldwell 3 East Carroll 0 Franklin 2 Jackson 0 Madison 1 Morehouse 2 Ouachita 28 Richland 7 Tensas 1 Union 4 West Carroll 6
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Community College Graduates for the Monroe Region
Louisiana Delta Community College Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Programs Completers for the 2013-2014 Academic Year
Education Program Completers
Business/Commerce, General 77
The occupational projections were produced by analysts in the Labor Market Information Unit of the Research and Statistics Division of the Louisiana Workforce
Commission. Refinement to the industry and occupational projections were provided by the LSU Division of Economic Development and Forecasting. Analysis uses industry staffing patterns data to review historical trends and to project future employment growth or decline of an occupation within a geographical area.
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