Statistics

Top 10 Employers by Employment in Q4 of 2018

UPMC-Jameson
DON Services Inc
ISS Facility Services Inc
Kiewit Power Constructors Co
New Castle Area School District
County of Lawrence
Westminster College
State Government
Wal-Mart Associates In
Excel Companion Care LLC

Source: PA Department of Labor & Industry; Center for Workforce Information & Analysis – November 2018; West Central Workforce Development Area; Quarterly Census of Employment & Wages

OnLine Job Postings in Lawrence County

October 2018: 679 vs. October 2017: 672

(1.0% Change)

Source: PA Department of Labor & Industry; Center for Workforce Information & Analysis – August 2018; West Central Workforce Development Area; The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine

Top 5 Industries by % of Employment in Lawrence County

Healthcare & Social Services 21.1%
Manufacturing 12.7%
Retail Trade 11%
Educational Services 8.9%
Accommodation & Food Service 8.3%

Source: PA Department of Labor & Industry; Center for Workforce Information & Analysis – August 2018; West Central Workforce Development Area; Quarterly Census of Employment

Top 10 – 2018 High Priority Occupations for Lawrence/Mercer County – Ranked by Employment % increase expected due to projected need in 2024

Occupation	Education Attainment	% Increase Expected by 2024	Annual Openings
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Workers	Master’s Degree+	32.6%	24
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	Long Term Training & at least 1 year On the Job Training	21.1%	9
Home Health Aides	Short Term/On the Job Training	21.1%	42
Fitness Trainers & Aerobics Instructors	Short Term/On the Job Training	19.0%	8
Social & Human Service Assistants	Short Term/On the Job Training	18.9%	14
Computer Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal & Plastic	Moderate Term/On the Job Training	17.9%	14
Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	Postsecondary Training Program	12.8%	51
Construction Laborers	Short Term/On the Job Training	10.8%	20
Registered Nurses	Bachelor’s Degree	10.6%	54
Supervisors – Personal Care Workers	High School Dipolma & Work Experience	10.0%	9

Source: PA Department of Labor & Industry; Center for Workforce Information & Analysis – August 2018; West Central Workforce Development Area

Top 10 – 2018 High Priority Occupations for Lawrence/Mercer County – Ranked by Expected Annual Openings

Occupation	Education Attainment	Annual Openings
Registered Nurses	Bachelor’s Degree	54
Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	Postsecondary Training Program	51
Customer Service Representatives	Short Term/On the Job Training	42
Home Health Aids	Short Term/On the Job Training	42
Nursing Assistants	Postsecondary Training Program	34
Maintenance & Repair Workers, General	Moderate Term/On the Job Training	33
General & Operations Managers	Bachelor’s Degree & Work Experience	28
Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurses	Postsecondary Training Program	27
Welders, Cutters Solderers & Brazers	Moderate Term/On the Job Training	25
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Workers	Master’s Degree & Work Experience	24

Source: PA Department of Labor & Industry; Center for Workforce Information & Analysis – August 2018; West Central Workforce Development Area

Top 10 – High Priority Occupations for Lawrence/Mercer County – Ranked by Entry Level Wages (2017)

Occupation	Education Attainment
General Operations Managers	Bachelor’s Degree+
Elementary School Teachers	Bachelor’s Degree+
Registered Nurses	Bachelor’s Degree
Accountants & Auditors	Bachelor’s Degree
Electricians	Long Term Training &/or Apprenticeship
Supervisors – Production & Operating Workers	Work Experience
Supervisors – Office & Administrative Support Workers	Work Experience
Correctional Officers & Jailers	Moderate Term/On the Job Training
Operating Engineers & Other Construction Equipment Operators	Moderate Term/On the Job Training
Sales Representatives	Moderate Term/On the Job Training

Source: PA Department of Labor & Industry; Center for Workforce Information & Analysis – August 2018; West Central Workforce Development Area