Quick Stats - Region 4
Average Wage
May 2006
                                                         Mean
Kokomo MSA $18.83/hr, $39,170/yr
Lafayette MSA
$17.42/hr, $36,230/yr
Ind.
$16.92/hr, $35,190/yr
U.S.
$18.84/hr, $39,190/yr
                                                         Median
Kokomo MSA $16.60/hr, $34,520/yr
Lafayette MSA
$14.40/hr, $29,960/yr
Ind.
$13.70/hr, $28,500/yr
U.S.
$14.61/hr, $30,400/yr
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development

Monthly Unemployment Rate
March 2008 (not seasonally adjusted)
Region 4
5.8
Ind.
5.6
U.S.
5.2
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development

Nonfarm Employment
March 2008
(not seasonally adjusted)
Kokomo MSA
45,500
Lafayette MSA
95,700
Ind.
2,966,500
U.S.
137,019,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development

Personal Income ($MIL)
2005
Region 4
$13,574.0
Ind.
$195.0
U.S.
$10,301.0
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

Population
July 1, 2006
Region 4
485,049
Ind.
6,302,646
U.S.
298,754,819
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Region 4 ’s Top 10 Occupations by Growth
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.
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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
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Skills in Demand for Region 4
As of  April 27, 2008
1 Follow Detailed Instructions
2 Apply Good Listening Skills
3 Maintain Safe Work Environment
4 Exercise Leadership
5 Work As A Team Member
6 Manage Time Effectively
7 Make Decisions
8 Follow And Give Instructions
9 Use Computer
10 Serve Customers/Clients
11 Follow Customer Instructions
12 Organize & Work With Detailed Office Or Warehouse Records
13 Follow Government Regulations
14 Apply Health/Sanitation Standards
15 Apply Patient Care Procedures
16 Use Computer Keyboard
17 Apply Sanitation Practices To Health Care
18 Keep Records And Maintain Files
19 Use Computers To Enter, Access & Retrieve Client Data
20 Apply Institutional Care Procedures
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development Customer Self Service System (CS3)

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