Quick Stats - Region 9
Average Wage
May 2006
                                                         Mean
Columbus MSA
$17.57/hr, $36,540/yr
Ind.
$16.92/hr, $35,190/yr
U.S.
$18.84/hr, $39,190/yr
                                                         Median
Columbus MSA
$13.77/hr, $28,640/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 9
5.5
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)
Columbus MSA
44,900
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 9
$9,247.0
Ind.
$195.0
U.S.
$10,301.0
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

Population
July 1, 2006
Region 9
319,268
Ind.
6,302,646
U.S.
298,754,819
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Region 9’s Top 10 Occupations by Growth
2004 - 2014 Long-Term Projections
1 Team Assemblers
2 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
3 Helpers--Production Workers
4 Registered Nurses
5 Retail Salespersons
6 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
7 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
8 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer
9 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants
10 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development

Major Employers in Region 9
(based on number of employees)

Argosy Casino Hotel
Columbus Regional Hospital
Gecom Corporation
Aisin USA Manufacturing Inc.
Valeo Sylvania
Delta Faucet Co.
Batesville Casket Company
Belterra Casino and Resort
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
Cosco
Cummins Inc.
Grand Victoria Casino and Resort
Seagram's Distillery
Hillenbrand Industries
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Major Educational Institutions in Region 9
(based on number of employees)

Developmental Services
Hanover College
Ivy Tech State College
Indiana University - Columbus
Community Learning Center
Purdue University (Greensburg and Columbus)
Contech Institute
Indiana Business College
Southeast Indiana College and Continuing Education
Indiana Wesleyan University (Columbus)
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Skills in Demand for Region 9
As of  April 27, 2008
1 Maintain Safe Work Environment
2 Sort Raw Materials/Products Used In Manufacturing
3 Work As A Team Member
4 Apply Good Listening Skills
5 Move Heavy Objects
6 Apply Health/Sanitation Standards
7 Adhere To Safety Procedures
8 Serve Customers/Clients
9 Use Basic Math
10 Use Cash Registers
11 Manage Time Effectively
12 Apply Food Handling Rules
13 Follow And Give Instructions
14 Receive Payments & Make Change
15 Use Computer
16 Apply Personal Care Procedures
17 Interpret And Communicate Information
18 Exercise Leadership
19 Use Excel Spreadsheet Software
20 Use Microsoft Word Processing Software
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development Customer Self Service System (CS3)

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