Workforce Analysis

Overall Report of Data, Analysis, Methodology, and Key Findings Conducted by: Next Move Group, LLC

Executive Summary

Our research has found that the Southeast Georgia Alliance counties are currently a great location for transportation related industries, as well as specific manufacturing sectors, to attract skilled workers. The location of the region along the coast between two metro areas lends itself to being a prime hub of transportation and warehousing activity. What may be overlooked is the potential for growth in the manufacturing sector as industries could locate closer to the where international goods are being imported for the use in the manufacturing or assembly process. The following report was compiled for the Southeast Georgia Regional economic development team.

The Southeast Georgia Alliance region has three distinct labor sheds. To best understand the correlation between wage rates and labor draw, Next Move Group surveyed employers within the region to determine where their existing employees reside as well as additional factors such as: wage rates, skill level, employer satisfaction, and more. Anonymous zip code data of employees was used to determine the three labor sheds for Southeast Georgia Alliance: low wage (below average), medium wage (average), and high wage (above average). We paired that information with hard data, analytics, and experience to paint a real picture of where employees live, where they work, how much they cost, what their skills are, how many of them there are, and how far they will drive for wages offered.

Over the past five years, the Southeast Georgia Alliance counties have been experiencing tremendous growth in the Transportation/Warehousing sector as well as in Professional, Scientific, and Technical services. The region has also seen employment growth in subsectors such as Wood Product Manufacturing, Aircraft Manufacturing, Utilities Management & Services, as well as multiple construction related industries, showing growth in new commercial and residential building.

The Southeast Georgia Alliance region has an available labor advantage that should be used to promote new facility location and expansion. The prime age labor participation rate within the six-county region is 74.4%. Additionally, the regional high wage labor shed has a participation rate of 80.1%. These are both below the national average, meaning employers that pay an average of $24 per hour can tap into a much larger base of available skilled labor in within the greater labor shed than in other locations. Taking into account these statistics, it shows the region has labor availability amongst a population that wishes to work. Additionally, high numbers of workers in Retail Trade as well Food and Accommodation gives new employers a large pool of underemployed workers from which to upskill and hire.

This map outlines each wage level by geographic region:

Red circle – Employers paying below-average wages can access
1. Population of – 210,526
2. Workforce of – 92,037
Blue circle – Employers paying average wages can access
1. Population of – 477,791
2. Workforce of – 206,091
Purple circle – Employers paying above-average wages can access
1. Population of – 2,037,616
2. Workforce of – 981,533

SE GA’s Different Labor Shed Areas Based on Wages:

Based on Zip Code data Next Move Group, LLC, received from Southeast Georgia Alliance Counties of Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Glynn, McIntosh and Wayne, employers can expect to draw labor from each of the three (3) different geographies in the circles on the right with the variance being the rate of pay.

Six County Population Data – Those who work and live within the six Southeast Georgia Alliance counties represent a population of over 92,000 people. All workers within the Alliance counties have an average commute time of 24 minutes. Workers who live and work within the county are a great economic advantage, as they allow for the retention of wages and stimulate local markets. However, employers inside the six counties of the Alliance draw labor from one of three distinct labor shed areas based on the wages offered. Below we detail where employers can expect to attract additional workers based on those wages.

Low Wage Southeast Georgia Alliance Labor Shed (Red Circle) – Employers paying within the red circle can expect to draw labor from near Hinesville, Georgia to the north, near Blackshear, Georgia to the west, and the Florida State Line to the south. The population within this radius is 210,526. The number of people in the workforce within this radius is 92,037. Will employees drive from outside this radius to work in the Alliance counties for a below-average wage? Certainly, but most below-average wage workers, based on the zip code survey data we studied, come from within the red circle. wage? Certainly, but most below average wage workers, based on the zip code survey data we studied, come from within the yellow circle.

Medium Wage Southeast Georgia Alliance Labor Shed (Blue Circle) – Employers paying an average wage can expect to draw labor from almost Savannah, Georgia to the north, slightly past Baxley, Georgia to the west, and Yulee, Florida to the south (southeast not much farther than the red circle). At this pay rate, the radius for potential employees grows toward the northwest much more than any other direction. This is due to competition with the Jacksonville, Florida marketplace. The population within this radius is 477,791. The number of people in the workforce within this radius is 206,091. Will employees drive from outside this radius to work in the Alliance counties for an average wage? Certainly, but the majority of average wage workers, based on the zip code survey data we studied, come from within the blue circle.

High Wage Southeast Georgia Alliance Labor Shed (Purple Circle) – Employers paying an above-average wage can expect to draw labor from as far away as the northern suburbs of Savannah, Georgia, west to Douglas, Georgia and almost into Jacksonville, Florida proper to the south. Higher wage jobs extend the Southeast Georgia Alliance Labor Shed significantly. The population within this radius is 2,037,615. The number of people in the workforce within this radius is 981,533.

Methodology of Average Wage Findings:

We surveyed employers in the six counties of the Southeast Georgia Alliance and obtained the zip codes of where their employees live. This information along with our research gave us three distinct labor sheds based upon average pay: Low Wage, Medium Wage, and High Wage. As the labor sheds get larger, so do the top wages needed to draw employees from them and into the Alliance counties. Studying the information for the Low Wage Labor Shed first, we found that $13 per hour is the best average wage to draw from the Low Wage Labor shed. We applied that information to the Medium Wage Labor Shed and found the best average hourly wage to be $19 per hour for employers to draw from that radius. The step was repeated with the new information to give us the average hourly wage of $24 per hour for the High Wage Labor Shed.

Educational Attainment:

Below is a table comparing the educational attainment of the population within the Low (Below Average Wage), Medium (Average Wage), and High (Above Average Wage) Labor Sheds. These regions are compared to both the Kentucky and U.S. averages.

Building The Case - Positive Labor Statistics:

Our findings in this study show several positive labor attributes. Below is the raw data.

Southeast Georgia Alliance Marketing Highlights:

Southeast Georgia Alliance, Six-County Average Annual Wage: 38% lower than the national average
Southeast Georgia Alliance, Six-County CoLI: 6 (12.4% lower than national average)
Seven (7) Times More Aircraft Manufacturing Workers: Location Quotient for the High Wage Labor Shed over the National Average. (Nearly 10,000)
Thirty-Three (33) Times More Deep Sea Transportation Workers: Location Quotient for the High Wage Labor Shed over the National Average.

Southeast Georgia Alliance Industry Highlights:

Manufacturing (NAICS 31, 32, and 33) is a staple in the Southeast Georgia Alliance with over 93,000 people employed in a production or installation, maintenance, and repair, occupation. The six-county Southeast Georgia Alliance pulls labor from 27 Georgia and Florida Counties. Additional advantages of this workforce are listed below.

Comparison to the National Average in Manufacturing Workers:

Below is how Southeast Georgia Alliance’s Labor Shed compares to the national average in multiple manufacturing-related occupations (by industry).

5 times more employed in Pulp Mills
9 times more employed in Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing
2 times more employed in Cane Sugar Manufacturing
5 times more employed in Gypsum Product Manufacturing
3 times more employed in Metal Can Manufacturing
9 times more employed in Nonferrous Forging
7 times more employed in Aircraft Manufacturing
6 times more employed in Tobacco Manufacturing
4 times more employed in Asphalt Shingle and Coating Materials Manufacturing
0 times more employed in Office Supplies (except Paper) Manufacturing
8 times more employed in All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
8 times more employed in Paper Mills
5 times more employed in Paperboard Mills
1 times more employed in Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing
9 times more employed in Truck Trailer Manufacturing
8 times more employed in Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging
8 times more employed in Sawmills
7 times more employed in Reconstituted Wood Product Manufacturing
5 times more employed in Wood Preservation
4 times more employed in Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing
2 times more employed in Manufactured Home (Mobile Home) Manufacturing
1 times more employed in Tire Retreading
0 times more employed in Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing
9 times more employed in Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing
8 times more employed in Steel Foundries (except Investment)
7 times more employed in Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing
7 times more employed in Stationery Product Manufacturing
5 times more employed in Power-Driven Handtool Manufacturing
4 times more employed in Glass Container Manufacturing
4 times more employed in Cyclic Crude, Intermediate, and Gum and Wood Chemical Manufacturing
4 times more employed in Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing
3 times more employed in Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing
3 times more employed in Fats and Oils Refining and Blending
1 times more employed in Soft Drink Manufacturing
0 times more employed in Poultry Processing
9 times more employed in Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing
8 times more employed in Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing
8 times more employed in All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing
8 times more employed in Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
7 times more employed in Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing
7 times more employed in Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining
7 times more employed in Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
7 times more employed in Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass
7 times more employed in Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
7 times more employed in Concrete Pipe Manufacturing
7 times more employed in Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing
7 times more employed in Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing
6 times more employed in Fertilizer (Mixing Only) Manufacturing
6 times more employed in Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing
6 times more employed in Compost Manufacturing
5 times more employed in Mattress Manufacturing
5 times more employed in Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing
5 times more employed in Breweries
5 times more employed in Institutional Furniture Manufacturing
5 times more employed in Footwear Manufacturing

Manufacturing Growth >10% Over the Past 5 Years

12800% labor growth in Other Aluminum Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding
5050% labor growth in Spice and Extract Manufacturing
3700% labor growth in Electronic Computer Manufacturing
3600% labor growth in Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing
3600% labor growth in Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing
3467% labor growth in Other Snack Food Manufacturing
1700% labor growth in Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing
1667% labor growth in Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing
1650% labor growth in Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing
1450% labor growth in Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing
1408% labor growth in Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing
1400% labor growth in Specialty Canning
1100% labor growth in In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing
975% labor growth in Hardware Manufacturing
908% labor growth in Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing
900% labor growth in Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing from Cacao Beans
836% labor growth in Major Household Appliance Manufacturing
800% labor growth in Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing
778% labor growth in Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing
767% labor growth in Tortilla Manufacturing
738% labor growth in Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
600% labor growth in Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing
500% labor growth in Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing
500% labor growth in Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
500% labor growth in Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing
500% labor growth in Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel
493% labor growth in Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing
418% labor growth in Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing
400% labor growth in Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing
400% labor growth in Wineries
311% labor growth in Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
300% labor growth in Custom Roll Forming
283% labor growth in Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing
278% labor growth in Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing
271% labor growth in Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing
263% labor growth in Cut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and Planing
250% labor growth in Electronic Connector Manufacturing
233% labor growth in Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
231% labor growth in Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
206% labor growth in Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing
200% labor growth in All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing
200% labor growth in Fabric Coating Mills
194% labor growth in All Other Miscellaneous Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
183% labor growth in Other Pressed and Blown Glass and Glassware Manufacturing
175% labor growth in Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
173% labor growth in Metal Heat Treating
172% labor growth in Noncurrent-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing
161% labor growth in All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing
159% labor growth in Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing
157% labor growth in Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing
150% labor growth in Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing
140% labor growth in Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
135% labor growth in Cement Manufacturing
132% labor growth in Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
130% labor growth in Precision Turned Product Manufacturing
123% labor growth in Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins
116% labor growth in All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing
115% labor growth in Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
109% labor growth in Wood Office Furniture Manufacturing
109% labor growth in Narrow Fabric Mills and Schiffli Machine Embroidery
105% labor growth in Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing
105% labor growth in Fertilizer (Mixing Only) Manufacturing
103% labor growth in Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing
100% labor growth in Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing
100% labor growth in Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
100% labor growth in Plate Work Manufacturing
100% labor growth in Compost Manufacturing
100% labor growth in Frozen Cakes, Pies, and Other Pastries Manufacturing
96% labor growth in Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing
92% labor growth in Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing
88% labor growth in Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
86% labor growth in Iron Foundries
83% labor growth in Asphalt Shingle and Coating Materials Manufacturing
80% labor growth in Retail Bakeries
76% labor growth in Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
75% labor growth in Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing
73% labor growth in Commercial Screen Printing
71% labor growth in Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing
69% labor growth in Construction Machinery Manufacturing
65% labor growth in Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing
65% labor growth in Tire Retreading
61% labor growth in Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing
60% labor growth in Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing
60% labor growth in Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing
59% labor growth in All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
58% labor growth in Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing
57% labor growth in Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing
57% labor growth in Motor and Generator Manufacturing
56% labor growth in Petroleum Refineries
55% labor growth in Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing
54% labor growth in Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing
52% labor growth in Wood Window and Door Manufacturing
51% labor growth in Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing
50% labor growth in Fastener, Button, Needle, and Pin Manufacturing
46% labor growth in Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing
45% labor growth in Steel Foundries (except Investment)
44% labor growth in Adhesive Manufacturing
42% labor growth in Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing
41% labor growth in Glass Container Manufacturing
40% labor growth in Coffee and Tea Manufacturing
39% labor growth in Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing
39% labor growth in Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing
37% labor growth in Cheese Manufacturing
37% labor growth in Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use
35% labor growth in Reconstituted Wood Product Manufacturing
35% labor growth in Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables
34% labor growth in Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining
34% labor growth in Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
33% labor growth in Rolling Mill and Other Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing
33% labor growth in Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing
32% labor growth in Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing
28% labor growth in Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
27% labor growth in Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing
26% labor growth in Breweries
25% labor growth in All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
23% labor growth in Gypsum Product Manufacturing
23% labor growth in Metal Can Manufacturing
20% labor growth in Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)
20% labor growth in Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing
20% labor growth in Office Supplies (except Paper) Manufacturing
19% labor growth in All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
19% labor growth in Ship Building and Repairing
18% labor growth in Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing
18% labor growth in Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing
18% labor growth in Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing
16% labor growth in All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
16% labor growth in All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
15% labor growth in Sawmills
14% labor growth in Commercial Bakeries
14% labor growth in Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing
14% labor growth in Packaging Machinery Manufacturing
13% labor growth in All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing
13% labor growth in Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate
12% labor growth in Paper Mills
12% labor growth in Distilleries
12% labor growth in Pulp Mills
11% labor growth in Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing
11% labor growth in Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing
11% labor growth in Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing
11% labor growth in Plastics Bottle Manufacturing
10% labor growth in Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing
10% labor growth in Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing

Comparison to the National Average in Transportation Workers:

Below is how Southeast Georgia’s Labor Shed compares to the national average in multiple transportation-related occupations (by occupation).

3 times more people employed as Ship Engineers
5 times more people employed as Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
5 times more people employed as Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
4 times more people employed as Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
4 times more people employed as Transportation Workers, All Other
0 times more people employed as Passenger Attendants
0 times more people employed as Bridge and Lock Tenders
7 times more people employed as Motorboat Operators
6 times more people employed as Sailors and Marine Oilers
3 times more people employed as Locomotive Engineers
0 times more people employed as Hoist and Winch Operators
9 times more people employed as Machine Feeders and Offbearers
8 times more people employed as Aircraft Service Attendants
8 times more people employed as Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
8 times more people employed as Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
7 times more people employed as Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers
7 times more people employed as Air Traffic Controllers
6 times more people employed as Transportation Inspectors
6 times more people employed as Rail Transportation Workers, All Other
6 times more people employed as Crane and Tower Operators
5 times more people employed as Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
5 times more people employed as Material Moving Workers, All Other

Transportation Labor Growth Over the Past 5 Years

9% labor growth in General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload
70% labor growth in Local Messengers and Local Delivery
7% labor growth in Other Support Activities for Road Transportation
9% labor growth in Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation
7% labor growth in Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local
50% labor growth in Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation
5% labor growth in Special Needs Transportation
25% labor growth in Inland Water Passenger Transportation
1% labor growth in Port and Harbor Operations
9% labor growth in Air Traffic Control
7% labor growth in Short Line Railroads
14% labor growth in Inland Water Freight Transportation
8% labor growth in Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other
4% labor growth in Rail Transportation (non-covered)
7% labor growth in Deep Sea Passenger Transportation
10% labor growth in Mixed Mode Transit Systems

Surplus of Manufacturing Labor

9,906 employed in Aircraft Manufacturing
2,939 employed in Poultry Processing
2,098 employed in Sawmills
1,985 employed in Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing
1,536 employed in Paper Mills
1,468 employed in Pulp Mills
1,341 employed in All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
1,226 employed in Ship Building and Repairing
1,061 employed in Soft Drink Manufacturing
1,055 employed in Metal Can Manufacturing
1,049 employed in Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
1,025 employed in Breweries
1,020 employed in Truck Trailer Manufacturing
991 employed in Machine Shops
987 employed in Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing
919 employed in Paperboard Mills
909 employed in Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)
823 employed in Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging
685 employed in Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
658 employed in Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
657 employed in Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing
643 employed in Manufactured Home (Mobile Home) Manufacturing
631 employed in Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing
614 employed in Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing
576 employed in Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing
573 employed in Construction Machinery Manufacturing
572 employed in Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing
566 employed in Commercial Bakeries
554 employed in Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
552 employed in Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing
549 employed in Gypsum Product Manufacturing
533 employed in Asphalt Shingle and Coating Materials Manufacturing
513 employed in Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing
505 employed in Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass
477 employed in Wood Window and Door Manufacturing
471 employed in Tobacco Manufacturing
462 employed in Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing
461 employed in All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
446 employed in Retail Bakeries
444 employed in Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing
434 employed in Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
432 employed in Other Concrete Product Manufacturing
431 employed in Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing
430 employed in Commercial Screen Printing
428 employed in Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

Surplus of Transportation and Distribution Labor

24,004 employed in General Warehousing and Storage
9,530 employed in Couriers and Express Delivery Services
6,032 employed in General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload
5,907 employed in Marine Cargo Handling
4,732 employed in Postal Service
4,396 employed in Freight Transportation Arrangement
3,125 employed in General Freight Trucking, Local
2,637 employed in General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload
2,590 employed in Rail Transportation (non-covered)
2,261 employed in Deep Sea Freight Transportation
1,918 employed in Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance
1,865 employed in Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
1,376 employed in Used Household and Office Goods Moving
1,349 employed in School and Employee Bus Transportation
1,160 employed in Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local
1,141 employed in Local Messengers and Local Delivery
1,110 employed in Other Airport Operations
961 employed in Air Traffic Control
918 employed in Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage
855 employed in Limousine Service
773 employed in Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation
650 employed in Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems
647 employed in Other Support Activities for Water Transportation
639 employed in Motor Vehicle Towing
605 employed in Other Warehousing and Storage
541 employed in Taxi and Ridesharing Services

Surplus of Installation and Maintenance/Repair Labor

10,152 employed as Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
5,849 employed as Team Assemblers
5,476 employed as Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
4,000 employed as First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
3,989 employed as First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
3,238 employed as Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
3,040 employed as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
2,796 employed as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
2,531 employed as Production Workers, All Other
2,488 employed as Industrial Machinery Mechanics
2,161 employed as Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
1,953 employed as Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
1,727 employed as Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other
1,655 employed as Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
1,603 employed as Machinists
1,368 employed as Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other
1,299 employed as Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers
1,284 employed as Automotive Body and Related Repairers
1,159 employed as Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
1,157 employed as Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
1,146 employed as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
1,088 employed as Bakers
1,075 employed as Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
1,074 employed as Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
1,045 employed as Helpers–Production Workers
1,026 employed as Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
904 employed as Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
895 employed as Butchers and Meat Cutters
809 employed as Helpers–Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
773 employed as Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers
745 employed as Sewing Machine Operators
732 employed as Printing Press Operators
723 employed as Food Batchmakers
717 employed as Tire Repairers and Changers
688 employed as Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
683 employed as Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
674 employed as Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
631 employed as Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood
611 employed as Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
561 employed as Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
538 employed as Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
530 employed as Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
488 employed as Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
481 employed as Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
480 employed as Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing
462 employed as Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Comparison of Each Labor Shed Region

Labor Force and Participation:

The data shows that employers in the Southeast Georgia Alliance counties can tap into a higher population of skilled workers by slightly increasing wages. As the radius gets larger, so does the pool of workers and expected pay rates. By comparison, the Six-County civilian labor force is 92,037 with a prime age participation rate of 74.4%, the Average Wage Region has a civilian labor force of 206,091 with a prime age participation rate of 75%, and the Above Average Wage Region has a civilian labor force of 981,533 with a participation rate of 80.1%. Occupations are detailed below.

Built-In Incentives - Labor Statistics:

Our findings in this study show several positive labor attributes. Below is a graphic detailing the four best attributes of the labor shed that give employers a built-in incentive to locate in the Southeast Georgia Alliance Counties, followed by additional highlights.