May 2007
Mean
| Kokomo MSA | $19.73/hr, $41,040/yr |
| Lafayette MSA | $17.42/hr, $36,230/yr |
| Ind. | $17.51/hr, $36,410/yr |
| U.S. | $19.56/hr, $40,690/yr |
| Kokomo MSA | $17.20/hr, $35,780/yr |
| Lafayette MSA | $14.75/hr, $30,680/yr |
| Ind. | $14.13/hr, $29,400/yr |
| U.S. | $15.1/hr, $31,410/yr |
Monthly Unemployment Rate
May 2008
(not seasonally adjusted)
| Region 4 | 5.1 |
| Ind. | 5.1 |
| U.S. | 5.2 |
May 2008 (not seasonally adjusted)
| Lafayette MSA | 97,000 |
| Ind. | 3,006,900 |
| U.S. | 138,393,000 |
2005
| Region 4 | $13,574.0 |
| Ind. | $195.0 |
| U.S. | $10,301.0 |
Population
July 1,
2006
| Region 4 | 485,049 |
| Ind. | 6,302,646 |
| U.S. | 298,754,819 |
2004 - 2014 Long-Term Projections
1 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer
2 Registered Nurses
3 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
4 Retail Salespersons
5 Teacher Assistants
6 Library, Museum, Training, and Other Education Workers, All Others
7 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
8 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
9 Slaughterers and Meat Packers
10 Team Assemblers
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Major Employers in Region 4
(based on number of employees)
Delphi Electronics
Wabash National Corporation
Subaru of Indiana Automotive
Tyson Fresh Meats
Frito-Lay Inc.
R R Donnelley and Sons Co.
Greater Lafayette Health Services
Master Guard
Howard Regional Health Systems
Caterpillar Inc.
 | This database contains listings of nearly 12 million U.S. employers. The employer information is provided by infoUSA., Omaha, NE, 800/555-5211. Copyright 2007. All Rights Reserved. Send requests for changes and additions to infoUSA by e-mailing employer.database@infoUSA.com or calling 1-800-555-5211 (ask for the Government Division). |
Major Educational Institutions in Region 4
(based on number of employees)
Indiana University - Kokomo
Ivy Tech State College
Wabash College
Purdue University
Indiana Wesleyan University
Sylvan Learning Center
Indiana Business College
Steele Tech
Irvine Travel Services
Technical Education and Development Corp.
Baptist College of America
| This database contains listings of nearly 12 million U.S. employers. The employer information is provided by infoUSA., Omaha, NE, 800/555-5211. Copyright 2007. All Rights Reserved. Send requests for changes and additions to infoUSA by e-mailing employer.database@infoUSA.com or calling 1-800-555-5211 (ask for the Government Division). |
Skills in Demand for Region 4
As of
June 29, 2008
| 1 | Follow Detailed Instructions |
| 2 | Apply Good Listening Skills |
| 3 | Exercise Leadership |
| 4 | Work As A Team Member |
| 5 | Follow And Give Instructions |
| 6 | Maintain Safe Work Environment |
| 7 | Manage Time Effectively |
| 8 | Make Decisions |
| 9 | Serve Customers/Clients |
| 10 | Use Computer |
| 11 | Receive Payments & Make Change |
| 12 | Follow Customer Instructions |
| 13 | Organize & Work With Detailed Office Or Warehouse Records |
| 14 | Follow Government Regulations |
| 15 | Keep Records And Maintain Files |
| 16 | Use Computer Keyboard |
| 17 | Apply Health/Sanitation Standards |
| 18 | Apply Patient Care Procedures |
| 19 | Use Computers To Enter, Access & Retrieve Client Data |
| 20 | Apply Sanitation Practices To Health Care |