Lenawee County Key Highlights

 Office andAdministrative Support Occupationsappear six times into theTop 25 jobs by employment size, constituting 1,887 jobs, constituting 40% of overall employment in the county’s Top 25 jobs. Lightcast projects that these occupations will add 49 new jobs over the next five years, with an average of 280 total openings annually. Wages trend slightly lower than the regional averages, ranging from $18 to $24 hourly. Occupations within this group provide opportunities across several industries, including the manufacturing, healthcare, and service industries.

 Sales Occupations make an appearance in the region’s Top 25 jobs by employment share four times. They accounted for 810 jobs in 2022, and Lightcast projects that 50 new jobs will be added within the occupation group by 2027. Hourly salaries range from $16.75 for retail sales to $32 for wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives. Wholesale and manufacturing sales occupations may provide a pathway for area job seekers interested in sales, given Lenawee’s strong manufacturing base.

 Production, Maintenance and Repair Occupations represent six of the Top 25 jobs by employment, accounting for 1,065 jobs and 23% of employment in the Top 25 jobs in 2022. Lightcast projects 4% growth for these occupations over the next five years, translating to 43 new jobs for the county. Median hourly wages range from $18 to almost $31, providing opportunities for career and wage advancement.

 Construction Trades represent four of the county’s Top 25 jobs by employment share. They accounted for 535 jobs in 2022, and Lightcast projects a 5-year growth rate of 6% or an estimated addition of 30 new jobs by 2027. The outlook for construction laborers is fair, with Lightcast projecting 67 average annual openings and median salaries ranging from $17 an hour for general laborers to $28 for supervisors.

 First-Line Supervisor Roles, while not entry level positions, appear on the Top 25 jobs list six times. All occupations in this group earn above average median wages for the Top 25 jobs by employment share. Supervisors comprise 20% of employment in the Top 25 jobs. With120 average annual openings, occupations in this group are a great potential destination for experienced workers seeking career advancement opportunities.