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Average Wage
May 2007
 Mean
Ind.
= $17.51/hr, $36,410/yr
U.S.
= $19.56/hr, $40,690/yr
 Median
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 (seasonally adjusted)
Ind.
= 5.3
U.S.
= 5.5
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development

Consumer Price Index
May 2008 (all urban consumers)
Midwest
= 207.2
U.S.
= 216.6
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Nonfarm Employment
May 2008
(seasonally adjusted)
Ind. =
2,983,400
U.S. =
137,754,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development

Personal Income
4th Quarter 2006
(revised)
Ind. =
$0.0 billion
U.S. =
$0.000 trillion
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

Population
July 1, 2006
Ind. =
6,302,646
U.S. =
298,754,819
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Indiana’s Top 10 Occupations by Growth
2004 - 2014 Long-Term Projections
1 Registered Nurses
2 Team Assemblers
3 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
4 Retail Salespersons
5 Waiters and Waitresses
6 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer
7 Customer Service Representatives
8 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants
9 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
10 Home Health Aides
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development

Major Employers in Indiana
(based on number of employees)

United States Steel Corporation
Delphi Electronics
Eli Lilly & Company
Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis
Clarian Health Partners Inc.
St. Vincent Hospital & Health
Indiana University School of Medicine
South Bend Community School Corporation
Methodist Hospital
Whirlpool Corporation
Mittal Steel USA
U.S. Naval Weapons Support Center
infoUSAThis 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 Indiana
(based on number of employees)

Indiana University
University of Notre Dame
University of Southern Indiana
Indiana State University
Ball State University
Vincennes University
Butler University
St. Meinrad Archabbey School
University of Evansville
Ivy Tech
Purdue University
infoUSAThis 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 Indiana
As of  June 29, 2008
1 Apply Good Listening Skills
2 Work As A Team Member
3 Adhere To Safety Procedures
4 Maintain Safe Work Environment
5 Manage Time Effectively
6 Follow Detailed Instructions
7 Use Hand Tools
8 Move Heavy Objects
9 Follow Customer Instructions
10 Serve Customers/Clients
11 Acquire And Evaluate Information
12 Use Basic Math
13 Load And Unload
14 Perform Unskilled Manual Labor Not Elsewhere Classified
15 Read And Apply Information
16 Follow And Give Instructions
17 Follow Emergency Procedures
18 Use Computer
19 Apply Industry Terms And Concepts
20 Operate Precision Measuring Tools & Equipment In Industrial Production, Manufact
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development Customer Self Service System (CS3)

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