Oakland County WIN Quarterly Report - Q1 2017

Q1 2017

January-March

OAKLAND COUNTY WIN Labor Market Report

Introduction: Oakland County

About This Report The Workforce Intelligence Network for Southeast Michigan (WIN) partnership is a collaboration of six Michigan Works! Agencies (MWAs) and ten community colleges across a 16-county region in Michigan. The counties in the WIN partnership include: Genesee, Hillsdale, Huron, Jackson, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Saint Clair, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Tuscola, Washtenaw, and Wayne, along with the City of Detroit.

This report highlights labor market information and real-time job posting data for Oakland County with special sections devoted to five occupational groups. WIN's analysis of online job postings, a proxy for employer demand, is a pioneering method for tracking the health of the labor market.

Occupation groups include: • • • • •

Business and Finance (page 6) Health Care (page 11) Information Technology (IT) (page 16) Skilled Trades and Technicians, Manufacturing Focused (page 21) Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (TDL) (page 26)

Data analyzed includes: • • • •

Employer demand Top posting jobs In-demand credentials, degrees, and skills Educational attainment required

• • • •

Wages offered in job postings Employment Unemployment Labor force

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Introduction: Oakland County

2016 Year in Review Oakland county job postings climbed sharply in the previous quarter despite three consecutive declines since 2016. Year-over-year job demand climbed 5.8 percent, and since Q4 2016, job demand grew 20.1 percent to 48,075 total posting which corrected the 12 percent decline between Q1 and Q3 2016. Occupation group specific postings in Q1 2017 since the last quarter displayed job postings growth in all five areas highlighted in this report. Business and finance job postings remained close to flat with a 0.4 percent decline, from 3,379 to 3,364, a difference of 15 postings. Yet, business and finance postings grew 10.2 percent since Q4 2016.

Healthcare job demand climbed steeply to 5,802 from 4,295, a 35% quarterly increase or 1,507 additional postings. Despite, healthcare jobs remained unchanged between Q2 and Q4 2016, the annualized job demand increased 21.5 percent. Similarly, IT job demand jumped 18.9 percent from 5,039 in Q4 2016 to 5,991 in Q1.

Annual IT job demand suffered, however, with three consecutive job postings declines beginning in Q1 2016 at 6,471 to 5,039 in Q4 2016, a 22.1 percent decline recovered year-over-year at a 7.4 percent decrease or 480 job postings. Skilled trades and technicians job demand mimicked the quarterly trends of both IT and healthcare occupations with a steadily slumping job demand between Q1 and Q4 2016 (14.3 percent decline), only to rebound 28 percent between Q4 and Q1 2017 to remain net positive yearly job demand growth of 9.8 percent.

Transportation, distribution, and logistics (TDL) job demand continues a familiar growth pattern. Year over year, TDL job demand is down 3.2 percent with the most dramatic decrease taking place between Q3 and Q4 2016 only to rebound 8.2 percent since the last quarter.

The labor force in Oakland County grew by 3,463 individuals to a total of 651,563, a 0.5 percent increase.

Employment since Q1 2016 grew 0.8 percent while unemployment took a 4.7 percent decrease, the current unemployment rate stands at 4.3 percent which has only increased 0.1 percent since Q1 of 2016.

Key Findings for Q1 2017 Online job postings shot up by 20 percent to 48,075 postings for Q1 2017 Postings increased by a total of 8,048 job postings, following some decreases during 2016. However, this current level of demand is a record high, beating the previous maximum from Q1 2016 by more than 2,600 postings.

Health Care and IT remain the highest in-demand occupational groups.

These two groups are routinely near the top in terms of online job postings for Oakland County. IT postings outpaced Health Care despite the latter, more than doubling the former in employment. This is mainly due to the immense popularity of software developers and increased demand for computer systems engineers.

Job postings increased in each occupation group reported on While 2016 held stagnation and decline for some groups, every occupation group in this report grew in demand during the first quarter of 2017. Business and Finance and Skilled Trades especially regained their vitality with 10 and 28 percent posting increases respectively after three consecutive quarters of downturn. Meanwhile, Health Care, IT, and TDL saw continued increases in online job postings.

Learn to Earn: Lucrative entry level positions for those with the right education Most of the online job postings analyzed require under five years of experience. Bachelor’s degrees are sought after in IT and business, with an associate’s degree most desired in Health Care. Software developers and Registered Nurses, the county’s most popular and fastest growing jobs overall, have entry level wages around $25 hourly. Many other IT positions along with management and financial analysts also start over $20 hourly.

Skilled Trades Rebound Despite less than stellar performance during 2016, demand in Skilled Trades grew by 28 percent this quarter, and increased employment for a seventh consecutive year. Most top jobs in the group remained the same, with lucrative Q4 newcomer Electronics Engineering Technician reappearing in the top 5.

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Workforce and Employer Demand Indicators

Postings Over Time

WIN Region Online Job Postings

2017 is off to an optimistic start with a 20 percent increase to 48,075 job postings.

After online job postings peaked with 45,418 ads in Q1 of 2016, a decline continued throughout the year resulting in a 13 percent decrease in demand. This downturn resembles a similar one during 2014, which was also followed by a steep rise in postings. Despite these fluctuations, over 28,000 postings have been gained in the last six years and the general trend in Oakland County is one of job growth.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Labor force/employment/ unemployment The labor force in Oakland County increased by 3,463 individuals (.5 percent) to 651,563 thus far in 2017 from 2016 annual figures. From Q4 2016, there was a change of 346 individuals (+.1 percent).

The employment level decreased slightly by .3 percent from Q4, a loss of 2,032 jobs. However, since the previous year there has been a 1.8 percent increase in employment (11,143 individuals) to 623,317 individuals. The unemployment rate increased by 0.3 percentage points since Q4 2016, not enough to cancel out the 0.7 percentage point decrease between Q3 and Q4. In real terms, unemployment increased by 2,378 individuals to 28,246 (9.2 percent) from the last quarter. Since Q1 2016, the total unemployment has grown by 5.4 percent (1,442 individuals). Overall, labor force and employment trends are just eclipsing levels seen over a decade ago in 2004-2005, with unemployment rates not seen since the turn of the millennium, hovering between 4 and 5 percent.

Labor Force, Employment, Unemployment Rate Quarter 1 2017

Data: BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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4.3% Current unemployment rate

Now hiring: 48,075 online job ads

Top Jobs Quarter 1 2017

Analysis Software developers, applications remain the most in-demand job in any occupation group in Oakland County. The second most demanded job this quarter was Registered Nurses, which gained over 600 postings and jumped from the fourth spot. Most other top jobs remained the same, but computer systems engineers/architects also gained nearly 200 postings and entered the top ten.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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20% increase in employer demand

In-Demand Occupations: Software Developers and Registered Nurses

Top Jobs Quarter 1 2017

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Business & Finance

Introduction Jobs in the Business and Finance occupation group can be found in nearly every type of business and industry. These workers need strong mathematical and accounting abilities along with project management and planning skills.

Workers in this occupation group are in high demand in southeast Michigan.

Online Job Postings

Job Posting Analysis Online job postings for occupations related to Business and Finance grew by 311 ads from 3,053 in the final quarter of 2016 to 3,364 jobs in Q1 2017, a 10 percent growth. While in general, postings for this group have remained quite high, there has been some volatility in the exact number of ads.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Employment Over Time Quarter 1 2017

Employment Analysis Employment of Business and Finance workers increased to 42,209 workers between 2016 and 2017, a 10.6 percent change. While this occupation group has not yet surpassed 2004 levels of employment, growth has been strong and consistent since 2010. It is likely that this pattern will continue due to the steady number of postings.

Data: EMSI Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Human Resource Specialists most in-demand job

443 newly employed individuals Business & Finance Top Jobs Quarter 1 2017

Analysis The top jobs in Oakland County remained relatively uniform with the previous quarter. Employer demand remained particularly high for human resource specialists (533 postings). Other top positions within the industry group include management analysts (452 postings) accountants (399 postings), and financial analysts (307 postings).

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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10% In-demand education: Bachelor's degree

Business & Finance Education and Experience Business and finance employers overwhelmingly prefer workers with a bachelor’s degree. Among postings specifying education requirements, 78 percent list this as a desired qualification. Another 20 percent of jobs desiring only a high-school, vocational training, or an associate’s degree, provide more flexibility to potential employees. Only 38 of the 2,595 job ads desired seek graduate or professional degrees.

Of the job postings stating a specific level of experience, just over half (1,088) of employers prefer between 3 and 5 years of relevant work.

Following closely, entry level positions (0 to 2 years) comprised 37% or 810 of the overall postings in finance. About 12 percent of employer’s desire candidates with 6 or more years of experience, and are likely seeking to fill supervisory or management roles.

increase in employer demand

In-Demand Areas of Study • • • • •

Business Administration and Management Accounting Finance Engineering Human Resource Development

Educational Attainment

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Experience Required

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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In-demand Certifications: CPA, Series 7

In-demand degrees: Business Administraiton, Accounting

Business & Finance In-Demand Skills The most often advertised baseline and specialized skills for Business and Finance occupations demonstrate that Oakland County employers seek workers with well-rounded foundational skills along with expertise in a specific, specialized skill. In addition to knowledge in accounting or financial analysis, Business and Finance professionals need to also have strong communication, writing, and problem-solving skills.

Technical In-Demand Skills • • • • •

Microsoft Office Accounting/Budgeting Customer Service Project Management Purchasing

Job Type • • •

Temporary: 6.0% Full-time: 60.1% Part-time: 1.5%

Foundational In-Demand Skills • • • • •

Communication Skills Writing Organizational Skills/Detail-Oriented Problem Solving Planning/Research

Certifications Required Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Series 7 Mortgage License American Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Accredited • Project Management Certification (E.G. PMP) • • • •

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network 9

Highest-paying profession: Management Analysts

Business & Finance Wages

Average advertised salary: $61,262

Advertised Wages in Job Postings Quarter 1 2017

Annual salaries varied among the 533 online job postings which advertised wage data, but were generally on the high end. 64 percent of these offered over $50,000 annually, and the mean real-time salary posted was $61,262. Median wages for topposted occupations this quarter were also all over $20 hourly.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Wage Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016

Data: EMSI, BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Health Care

Introduction WIN’s health care occupation group includes jobs related to health care support and practitioners.

Employment in this group has been consistently growing, more health care workers needed to care for Michigan’s aging population and in response to regulatory and other changes. Registered nurses are routinely the most in-demand job in this group.

Online Job Postings

Job Posting Analysis Online job postings for Health Care occupations in Oakland County increased dramatically in the first quarter of 2017, gaining 1,507 ads for a total of 5,802. 620 of these were for Registered Nurses alone.

This is a new peak for this occupation group, following the general trend of growth since 2011.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Employment Over Time Quarter 1 2017

Employment Analysis The growing demand evident in online job postings continues to bolster overall Health Care employment. 70,555 workers were employed in this group during 2017, a 1.6 percent increase from 2016.

Unlike other occupation groups, Health Care employment was not severely cut during the Great Recession. Employment in this group has increased almost every year since 2001.

Data: EMSI Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Top in-demand job: Registered Nurses

1,100 new Health Care employees Health Care Top Jobs Quarter 1 2017

Analysis Registered nurses continue to dominate the Health Care occupation group with over 1,800 online job postings for Q1. Other top jobs in the Health Care industry include nursing and medical assistants and pharmacy technicians.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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35%

In-demand education: Associate's degree

increase in employer demand

In-Demand Areas of Study

Health Care Education and Experience Due to the wide range of positions available within the Health Care industry, education requirements are spread across the spectrum.

Associate degrees are typically the most in demand credential, and in Q1 2017 they comprised 43 percent of stated education requirements. High school or vocational training was the next most demanded level, with 31 percent of postings.

Experience requirements in Health Care postings heavily favor entry level workers; of the 3,068 ads specifying experience, 2,524 (82 percent) sought those with fewer than two years of experience.

• • • • •

Nursing Science Physical Therapy Engineering Occupational Therapy Social Work

Educational Attainment

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Experience Required

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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In-demand skills: Patient Care and Treatment Planning

Degrees in-demand: Nursing Science and Physical Therapy

Health Care In-Demand Skills The most frequently advertised baseline and specialized skills for Health Care occupations demonstrate that Oakland County employers seek workers with well-rounded foundational skills along with expertise in a specific health care skill, most often patient-focused. In addition to an excellent grasp on patient care, Health Care workers must also be able to communicate, organize, plan, and supervise others effectively.

Technical In-Demand Skills • • • • •

Patient Care Treatment Planning Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Surgery Rehabilitation

Job Type • • •

Temporary: 12.6% Full-time: 52.8% Part-time: 8.4%

Foundational In-Demand Skills • • • • •

Communication Skills Quality assurance and control Ability to perform physical labor Computer Skills Organizational skills/planning

Certifications Required • • • • •

Registered Nurse American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support First Aid CPR AED Nursing Assistant

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network 14

In-demand certification: American Heart Association

Health Care Wages Much like education requirements, salaries in Health Care vary with the jobs being advertised. Most of the advertised wages fall either under $35,000 annually or between $50,000 and $75,000, with a median salary of $55,213.

The wage disparity is most apparent in the wage table below.

Median wages range from $13.46 (nursing assistants) to $55.49 (pharmacists) per hour. In most positions, the wages nearly double with experience and education, from those at the 10th percentile compared to those at the 90th percentile.

Average advertised salary: $55,213

Advertised Wages in Job Postings Quarter 1 2017

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Wage Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016

Data: EMSI, BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Information Technology

Introduction Information technology jobs include occupations that are associated with entry level, technical, and professional careers related to the design, development, support and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services. While the information technology group does not currently meet the employment levels of the others, it is quickly growing.

Online Job Postings

Job Posting Analysis Despite experiencing a 22 percent decline in postings throughout 2016, demand for IT positions grew by 952 ads for a total of 5,991 in Q1 2017.

Regardless, employer postings for IT positions in Oakland County has remained greater than 5,000 in every quarter since it passed that mark in 2015.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Employment Over Time Quarter 1 2017

Employment Analysis Employment for IT occupations in Oakland County continues its gradual climb – the beginning of 2017 marked the eighth consecutive year of growth. With over 33,000 workers in these jobs, the county is experiencing its greatest level of IT employment since 2002.

Data: EMSI Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Software Developers remain top in-demand job

Eighth consecutive year of IT employment growth

Information Technology Top Jobs Quarter 1 2017

Analysis Software developers for applications continue to dominate job demand in Oakland County’s IT group. The number of online job postings for software developer’s alone dwarfs that of the second most demanded job, computer systems engineers/ architects, by 1,350 postings. Other top jobs include information technology project managers, computer systems analysts, and computer user support specialists.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Bachelor's degree preferred

Information Technology Education and Experience A bachelor’s degree is the most overwhelmingly demanded educational credential by employers in the IT field, preferred in 85 percent of postings that specified education level. Another 12 percent of these ads were open to candidates with an associate’s degree or less. Advanced degrees are rarely mentioned in online postings, suggesting that employers would instead prefer additional experience.

In fact, 50 percent of employers (2,040 postings) seek prospective candidates with three to five years of experience. About 22 percent of jobs this quarter were available to entry level candidates, with the other 29 percent open to those with six years of experience or more.

19% increase in employer demand

In-Demand Areas of Study • Computer Science • Engineering, General • Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologies • Mechanical Engineering • Computer Engineering

Educational Attainment

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Experience Required

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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In-demand programming languages: Java, SQL

Under 5 years of experience required by many IT jobs

Information Technology In-Demand Skills The most often advertised baseline and specialized skills for IT occupations demonstrate that Oakland County employers seek workers with well-rounded foundational skills along with expertise in technical IT skills such as programming languages and engineering. In addition to knowing languages like SQL or JAVA, IT workers must also possess foundational skills such as communication, writing, and problem solving.

Technical In-Demand Skills • • • • •

Software Development/Engineering Project Management SQL, Java, JavaScript Electrical Engineering Validation

Job Type • • •

Temporary: 2.7% Full-time: 53.1% Part-time: 0.7%

Foundational In-Demand Skills • • • • •

Communication skills/team work Writing Problem solving/troubleshooting Planning Research

Certifications Required • • • • •

Project Management Certification (PMP) American Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certified A+ Technician

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network 19

Hot IT certifications: ABET, PMP, CCNP

Information Technology Wages The high demand and high level of skills necessary for IT occupations is demonstrated through the advertised salaries – among the 667 postings that did offer salary information, 75 percent offered over $75,000 annually. The average advertised salary in the IT occupation group was $89,303, the highest advertised among all fields in Oakland County.

The wage table below displays the median hourly wages for the top jobs, and in general, they are quite high. While Computer User Support Specialists have the lowest wages at $21.67, most are over $30 hourly and range up to the $51.30 earned

by Computer Network Architects.

Average advertised salary: $89,303

Advertised Wages in Job Postings Quarter 1 2017

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Wage Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016

Data: EMSI, BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Skilled Trades & Technicians (Manufacturing Focused)

Introduction WIN’s technicians/skilled trades category includes jobs related to advanced manufacturing. Southeast Michigan has more demand for skilled- trades labor, such as CNC machinists and welders, than almost anywhere else in the country.

Online Job Postings

NOTE: Skilled trades related to construction and assembly are not included in this cluster, as the focus is on advanced manufacturing only.

Job Posting Analysis Bucking the 2016 trend of decline, demand for Oakland County’s skilled trades increased to 1,569 postings in Q1 2017, a rise of 28 percent. This level of postings is the highest for the occupation group in recent years by over 100 job ads. While there is some quarter- to–quarter volatility, skilled trades demands have been on a generally increasing trend.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Employment Over Time Quarter 1 2017

Employment Analysis Employment for Skilled Trades and Technicians increased for a seventh consecutive year through 2017.

During Q1 2017, this occupation group employed 29,211 individuals in Oakland County, 200 more workers than in 2016. Employment has now surpassed 2007 levels, but remains well below early 2000 levels.

Data: EMSI Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Highest level of employment since 2006

Top in-demand job: First-Line Supervisors of Production Workers

Skilled Trades & Technicians Top Jobs Quarter 1 2017

Analysis First-line supervisors of production and operating workers remain the top demanded job, followed closely by production workers, with 216 and 181 online job ads respectively.

Electronics engineering technicians, last quarter’s newcomers to the top five, are third most demanded with 176 postings. Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers and weighers and machinists are also in high demand.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Education in-demand: High school diploma and vocational training

Skilled Trades & Technicians Education and Experience Among online job postings providing educational attainment requirements, most employers prefer those with a high school diploma or vocational training. One hundred fourteen postings request an associate’s degree, and another one hundred sixty-six ads indicated that a bachelor’s degree is necessary for employment. These are likely for positions in management or supervision.

Skilled trades openings posted online most often tend to be for entry level or other less experienced positions.

Forty three percent of ads specifying experience are open to workers with fewer than two years of experience, and another 44 percent seek candidates with three to five years.

Entry level positions in high demand

In-Demand Areas of Study • • • • •

Engineering, General Mechanical Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies Automotive Engineering Technology Business Administration and Management

Educational Attainment

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Experience Required

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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In-demand Skills: Inspection and Repair

Record high demand: 1,569 job postings

Skilled Trades & Technicians In-Demand Skills The most often advertised baseline and specialized skills for Skilled Trades and Technicians demonstrate that Oakland County employers seek workers with well-rounded foundational skills along with expertise in traditional or new skilled trade practices. In addition to being able to perform specific trade-related duties such as inspection or repair, these workers must also be able to communicate in teams, troubleshoot and problem solve. Furthermore, having Microsoft Office skills is now a common requirement in some Skilled Trades openings.

Technical In-Demand Skills • • • • •

Inspection/Repair Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining Microsoft Office Welding

Job Type • • •

Temporary: 6.6% Full-time: 68.1% Part-time: 1.8%

Foundational In-Demand Skills • • • • •

Communication Skills Ability to perform physical labor Mathematics Troubleshooting/Problem Solving Detail-oriented

Certifications Required • • • • •

Cash Handling Certification Welding Certification (E.G. AWS Certified Welder) Commercial Driver’s License American Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Forklift Operator Certification

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network 24

Top Certifications: Cash Handling and Welding

Skilled Trades & Technicians Wages

Average advertised salary: $37,508

Advertised Wages in Job Postings Quarter 1 2017

Among the 543 online postings that provided salary information, 55% offered wages under $35,000. Fewer than 3 percent of jobs in the Skilled Trades field offered wages above $75,000. The average salary across the industry was $37,508, a 2 percent increase from last quarter’s average of $36,637. It is likely, however, that the salary growth potential in this group is not well represented due to the high proportion of entry level jobs advertised.

Median hourly wages remained greater than $15 per hour across the top ten most in-demand in Skilled Trades, with several positions offering over $20 per hour.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Wage Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016

Data: EMSI, BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (TDL)

Introduction Transportation, distribution, and logistics (TDL) workers help move materials in an efficient manner whether it is from one company to another or directly to a consumer.

Logistics workers range from materials movers to logistics analysts, coordinating and analyzing material and goods movement.

Online Job Postings

Job Posting Analysis Online job postings for TDL occupations have continued to follow an upward trend. In Q1 2017, there was an 8 percent growth to 2196 online job ads. Over the past year, a surge in demand for truck drivers has largely caused the substantial increase in posting intensity.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Employment Over Time Quarter 1 2017

Employment Analysis Employment of TDL workers increased to 73,258 workers in 2017.

This represents the highest level of employment in Oakland County for this occupation group since 2005.

Since bottoming out in 2009 during the Great Recession, employment has now increased for eight consecutive years.

Data: EMSI Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Truck drivers remain top in-demand job

Entry level TDL opportunities widely available

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (TDL) Top Jobs Quarter 1 2017

Analysis Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers continue to dominate TDL online postings with nearly four times as many ads as the next most in-demand occupation. Other top jobs have remained consistent through recent quarters, such as laborers and freight, stock and material movers, automotive and watercraft service attendants.

However, logisticians have been moved from their spot in fourth by stock clerks-stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard, and logistics analysts.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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73,258 individuals employed in TDL jobs

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (TDL) Education and Experience Entry level job opportunities in TDL are abundant as 69 percent that specified desired experience are open to candidates with zero to two years.

Among those with education requirements, 73 percent of postings required only a high school diploma or vocational training. Bachelor’s degrees were the second most in demand level of educational background for prospective candidates, with 22 percent of available postings. The low requirements for entry and continually growing employment levels make this occupation group a promising one for workers.

8%

increase in employer demand

In-Demand Areas of Study • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management • Business Administration and Management • Engineering, General • Automotive Engineering Technology • Mechanical Engineering

Educational Attainment

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Experience Required

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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In-demand skills: inspection, repair, and customer service

In-demand degree: Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (TDL) In-Demand Skills The most advertised baseline and specialized skills for TDL occupations demonstrate that Oakland County employers seek workers with well-rounded foundational skills along with expertise in TDL-specific duties. In addition to being able to have skills such as auto repair or inventory management, these workers must also be able to communicate in teams, problem solve, and even be knowledgeable with Microsoft Office programs.

Technical In-Demand Skills • • • • •

Repair/Inspection Customer Service Microsoft Office Logistics Forklift Operation

Job Type •

Part-time: 5.6%

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Full-time: 36.7%

•

Temporary: 4.2%

Foundational In-Demand Skills Communication Skills Ability to perform physical labor Writing/computer skills Organizational skills/detail-oriented Problem solving

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Certifications Required • • • • •

CDL Class A Commercial Driver's License Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Forklift Operator Certification American Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network 29

Average advertised salary: $59,267 annually Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (TDL) Wages The most frequent advertised salary in TDL postings for Oakland County was below $35,000 with 34 percent of postings, but jobs offering over $75,000 were nearly as common with 30 percent. While a limited number of these ads advertise salaries, they provide a sufficient proxy to suggest strong wage growth potential for some occupations. The average advertised salary in Q1 2017 was $59,267.

The concentration of wages below $35,000 and above $75,000 may be better evaluated by the wage table below. While logistics analysts and other closely related positions may earn more than $40 per hour at the median, automotive and watercraft attendants, and material moving workers and similar positions earn around $10 per hour at the median.

$45.43: median hourly wage for Logistics Managers

Advertised Wages in Job Postings Quarter 1 2017

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Wage Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016

Data: EMSI, BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Annual Labor Market Data 2017 Annual Percent Change from (Thru 1st Change 2016 Quarter) from 2016

2010 Annual

2011 Annual

2012 Annual

2013 Annual

2014 Annual

2015 Annual

2016 Annual

Labor Force

621,877

610,881

616,205

626,783

629,865

633,540

648,100

651,563

3,463

0.5%

Employment

548,699

552,660

565,454

577,967

588,920

603,395

620,699

625,458

4,759

0.8%

Unemployment

73,177

58,221

50,751

48,816

40,945

30,145

27,402

26,105

-1,297

-4.7%

Unemployment Rate

11.8%

9.5%

8.2%

7.8%

6.5%

4.8%

4.2%

4.0%

-0.2%

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4th Quarter 2016

1st Quarter 2017

Change from 4th Quarter 2016

*Note: Monthly data averaged by year Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Quarterly Labor Market Data 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 2016 2016 2016

One-Year Percent One-Year Percent Change from Change from Change from 4th Quarter 1st Quarter 1st Quarter 2016 2016 2016

Labor Force

638,978

645,227

656,979

651,217

651,563

346

0.1%

12,585

2.0%

Employment

612,174

619,350

625,923

625,349

623,317

-2,032

-0.3%

11,143

1.8%

Unemployment

26,804

25,877

31,057

25,868

28,246

2,378

9.2%

1,442

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

4.2%

4.0%

4.7%

4.0%

4.3%

0.4%

na

0.1%

na

May 2016

June 2016

July 2016

August 2016

September 2016

October 2016

November 2016

December 2016

January 2017

February 2017

March 2017

*Note: Monthly data averaged by quarter Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Monthly Labor Market Data January 2016

February 2016

Labor Force

636,247

637,614

643,072

636,907

646,209

652,564

657,769

656,318

656,851

654,788

649,944

648,920

650,090

651,319

653,280

Employment

609,262

611,942

615,317

613,810

621,871

622,368

625,102

625,115

627,551

625,761

625,289

624,997

619,035

622,691

628,225

Unemployment

26,985

25,672

27,755

23,097

24,338

30,196

32,667

31,203

29,300

29,027

24,655

23,923

31,055

28,628

25,055

Unemployment Rate

4.2%

4.0%

4.3%

3.6%

3.8%

4.6%

5.0%

4.8%

4.5%

4.4%

3.8%

3.7%

4.8%

4.4%

3.8%

March 2016 April 2016

* Note: Data shown for 15 most recently available months Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics

APPENDIX 1

Oakland County Job Posting Data by Occupation Group* Over Time Q2 2016

Q3 2016

Q4 2016

Q1 2017

45,418

43,058

42,873

40,027

48,075

5.9%

11.7%

622

520

534

435

684

10.0%

31.5%

3,379

3,273

3,017

3,053

3,364

‐0.4%

2.8%

298

329

414

311

376

26.2%

14.3%

10,030

9,403

10,413

9,614

10,766

7.3%

14.5%

601

543

796

765

659

9.7%

21.4%

8

7

3

9

15

87.5%

114.3%

3,973

4,039

3,493

3,115

3,827

‐3.7%

‐5.2%

4,777

4,205

4,291

4,295

5,802

21.5%

38.0%

6,471

6,100

5,712

5,039

5,991

‐7.4%

‐1.8%

1,429

1,354

1,263

1,225

1,569

9.8%

15.9%

1,856

2,269

2,390

2,030

2,196

18.3%

‐3.2%

Total Postings Agriculture Business & finance Construction Customer service Education Energy Engineers & designers Health care Information technology Skilled trades & technicians Transportation, distribution, and logistics

Change Over Time

Annual Change Quarter Growth Q1 2016‐Q1 Q4 2016‐Q1 2017 2017

Q1 2016

*Note: Some overlap exists between groups, the occupational groups are not mutually exclusive. Thus, postings should not be added from one group to another but instead should be analyzed on their own.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network APPENDIX 2

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