Quick Stats - Region 7
Average Wage
May 2006
                                                         Mean
Terre Haute MSA
$15.54/hr, $32,320/yr
Ind.
$16.92/hr, $35,190/yr
U.S.
$18.84/hr, $39,190/yr
                                                         Median
Terre Haute MSA
$12.83/hr, $26,690/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 7
6.6
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)
Terre Haute MSA
73,100
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 7
$5,829.0
Ind.
$195.0
U.S.
$10,301.0
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

Population
July 1, 2006
Region 7
222,216
Ind.
6,302,646
U.S.
298,754,819
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Region 7’s Top 10 Occupations by Growth
2004 - 2014 Long-Term Projections
1 Registered Nurses
2 Personal and Home Care Aides
3 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
4 Team Assemblers
5 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
6 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants
7 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
8 Security Guards
9 Child Care Workers
10 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development

Major Employers in Region 7
(based on number of employees)

Maternal Health Clinic
Union Hospital Health Group
Columbia House Records
Indiana State University
Great Dane Trailers
Sony Digital Audio Disc Corporation
Air National Guard Recruiter
Bemis Polyethlene Packaging
Eli Lilly and Company
Terre Haute Regional Hospital
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Major Educational Institutions in Region 7
(based on number of employees)

Indiana State University
Ivy Tech State College
St Mary's of the Woods College
De Pauw University
Area 30 Career Center
Indiana Business College
Computrain
Sylvan Learning Center
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Skills in Demand for Region 7
As of  April 27, 2008
1 Apply Good Listening Skills
2 Maintain Safe Work Environment
3 Adhere To Safety Procedures
4 Work As A Team Member
5 Follow Detailed Instructions
6 Use Basic Math
7 Apply Industry Terms And Concepts
8 Acquire And Evaluate Information
9 Applies Technology To Task
10 Follow Emergency Procedures
11 Use Computer
12 Manage Time Effectively
13 Use Computer Keyboard
14 Make Decisions
15 Follow And Give Instructions
16 Serve Customers/Clients
17 Keep Records And Maintain Files
18 Follow Customer Instructions
19 Meet Deadlines
20 Interpret And Communicate Information
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development Customer Self Service System (CS3)

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