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The analysis of the Central Texas labor force leads to several conclusions: the area has a highly skilled and very well educated labor pool; the majority of unemployed will work for under $20 per hour; and has a good supply of available part-time and shift labor. |
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Temple, Texas population continues an upward trend buoyed by a strong job market and a stable local economy. 2000 to 2007 census figure comparison for the Temple-Killeen MSA shows a population growth of over 6%. The Temple-Killeen MSA is also ranked 11th nationally in overall population and 12th in growth. Among the Secondary MSA Markets, which excludes Houston, Dallas, Ft. Worth-Arlington, San Antonio, and Austin-San Marcos, the Temple-Killeen MSA is ranked 6th in population and 3rd in growth among the top 6 MSAs. |
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Unemployment measured 4.2% in Temple, Texas in 2006; well below the State of Texas and national rates of 5.1% and 4.6% respectively. The demographic profile of the typical employee is as follows:
- Average age (47.8 years)
- Caucasian (69%), Black (15%), and Hispanic (9%)
- Average Annual Household Income ($55,340)
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Quality people with Quality training create Quality companies. The Temple Economic Development Corporation, Temple College and Texas Workforce Solutions work together to ensure that our local businesses have access to one of the best labor pools in the nation.
Our partner at Temple College is Tyler Smith, Director of Workforce Development. Tyler is an engineer by vocation with an extensive manufacturing background which means that he talks the language of our local manufacturers. Tyler works with local manufacturers to create custom training programs and assist with securing workforce development training grants.
Texas Workforce Solutions assist new and existing businesses with screening and hiring the best employees. Our partner at Texas Workforce Solutions is Scott McKay. Scott can assist with all aspects of hiring new people for industrial and commercial businesses. |
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Using data compiled from the Texas Workforce Commission, a 2007 Regional Labor Survey, and the 2007 Comprehensive Profile, Temple Economic Development Corporation tracks occupations and wages throughout the area. The included listing breaks wages down into categories of Average, Entry, and Experienced. Furthermore, the 2007 Regional Labor Survey tracks both Average and Median wage rates. |
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The US Bureau of Labor Statistics produces an Employee Benefits Survey. The 2006 report outlines general benefit information for the nation. We use this data throughout this section, when possible, to provide a benchmark for benefits in Central Texas. The “national data” reported in this section covers all industry sectors, not just manufacturing. |
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