Quick Stats - Region 5
Average Wage
May 2007
                                                         Mean
Anderson MSA $16.02/hr, $33,330/yr
Indianapolis-Carmel MSA
$19.15/hr, $39,840/yr
Ind.
$17.51/hr, $36,410/yr
U.S.
$19.56/hr, $40,690/yr
                                                         Median
Anderson MSA $12.86/hr, $26,740/yr
Indianapolis-Carmel MSA
$15.22/hr, $31,660/yr
Ind.
$14.13/hr, $29,400/yr
U.S.
$15.1/hr, $31,410/yr
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development

Monthly Unemployment Rate
May 2008 (not seasonally adjusted)
Region 5
4.6
Ind.
5.1
U.S.
5.2
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development

Nonfarm Employment
May 2008
(not seasonally adjusted)
Indianapolis-Carmel MSA
931,000
Ind.
3,006,900
U.S.
138,393,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development

Personal Income ($MIL)
2005
Region 5
$61,957.0
Ind.
$195.0
U.S.
$10,301.0
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

Population
July 1, 2006
Region 5
1,744,558
Ind.
6,302,646
U.S.
298,754,819
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Region 5 ’s Top 10 Occupations by Growth
2004 - 2014 Long-Term Projections
1 Registered Nurses
2 Retail Salespersons
3 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
4 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
5 Customer Service Representatives
6 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
7 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer
8 Waiters and Waitresses
9 Business Operations Specialists, All Other
10 General and Operations Managers
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development

Major Employers in Region 5
(based on number of employees)

Eli Lilly and Company
Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis
Clarian Health Partners Inc.
St. Vincent Hospital and Health
Indiana University School of Medicine
Methodist Hospital
St. Francis Hospital and Health
Rolls-Royce Corporation
Conseco
Roche Diagnostics
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Major Educational Institutions in Region 5
(based on number of employees)

Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis
Indiana University School of Medicine
Butler University
Marian College
Ivy Tech Community College
ITT Educational Services
Lincoln Technical Institute
Martin University
C1 Professional Training Center
Indiana Business College
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Skills in Demand for Region 5
As of  June 29, 2008
1 Follow Detailed Instructions
2 Work As A Team Member
3 Apply Good Listening Skills
4 Adhere To Safety Procedures
5 Follow Customer Instructions
6 Manage Time Effectively
7 Load And Unload
8 Maintain Safe Work Environment
9 Serve Customers/Clients
10 Follow And Give Instructions
11 Acquire And Evaluate Information
12 Use Computer
13 Interpret And Communicate Information
14 Make Decisions
15 Comprehend, Apply And Communicate Technical Information
16 Use Computers To Enter, Access & Retrieve Client Data
17 Use Computer Keyboard
18 Keep Records And Maintain Files
19 Exercise Leadership
20 Organize & Work With Detailed Office Or Warehouse Records
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development Customer Self Service System (CS3)

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