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Labor Force

Ohio has one of the largest labor forces in the nation, with more than 5.9 million workers.  The Ohio Department of Development is committed to preparing the state’s workers to meet the needs of Ohio’s businesses through its Workforce and Talent Division, whose initiatives include the Ohio Workforce Guarantee and the Ohio Third Frontier Internship Program. 

The Dayton region is also home to a large and skilled labor force, with a total civilian labor force totaling nearly 425,000. 

To find additional labor force and demographic information for west central Ohio, visit the “Explore Labor and Demographics” section of the Vectren Sites and Buildings Database. 

Dayton MSA Overview

Includes data for Greene, Miami, Montgomery and Preble Counties. 

Labor Force

Labor Force in 2008 Dayton MSA Percent of State Ohio
Total Resident Labor Force 424,865 7.1% 5,971,874
Employed 394,879 7.1% 5,582,127
Unemployed 29,986 7.7% 389,747
Unemployment Rate 7.1% 10.9% 6.5%
Oct. 2009 Unemployment Rate 11.0% 10.8% 10.5%

Not seasonally adjusted
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics

Bill Estimator Alternative Energy

Employment & Earnings

Employment & Earnings by Industry 2007 (NAICS) Employment Earnings ($000) Avg. Earnings per Job
Total by place of work 498,695 $22,531,865 $45,182
Wage and Salary 19,025 $16,804,759 $40,104
Farm Proprietors 3,944 $23,722 $6,015
Nonfarm Proprietors 75,726 $1,497,147 $19,771
Farm 4,698 $41,726 $8,882
Nonfarm 93,997 $22,490,139 $45,527
Private 421,941 $17,485,197 $41,440
Accommodation, Food Serv. 35,340 $538,498 $15,238
Arts, Ent., Recreation 7,405 $89,078 $12,029
Construction 23,731 $939,955 $39,609
Health Care, Social Serv. 61,524 $2,813,128 $45,724
Information 12,100 $740,611 $61,208
Manufacturing 54,271 $3,778,166 $69,617
Professional, Tech. Serv. 28,848 $1,827,587 $63,352
Retail Trade 53,951 $1,208,012 $22,391
Trans., Warehousing  (D) (D) (D)
Wholesale Trade 15,491 $914,502 $59,034
Other Private (not above) 129,280 $4,635,660 $35,858
Government 72,056 $5,004,942 $69,459

Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis
(D) Not shown to avoid disclosure of confidential information, but item's estimates are included in the totals.

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