Labor Market Information Division
P.O. Box 25903
Raleigh, NC 27611-5903
Phone: 919-733-2936
Fax: 919-733-8662
www.ncesc.com
Employment Security Commission
of North Carolina
mportant factors to consider when
exploring diff erent occupations are the annual
growth potential, number of openings in the
occupation, educational requirements and
salary. The Employment Security Commission
of North Carolina’s Long Term Occupational
Projections provide this information, which can
be used in a variety of ways:
Students, Job Seekers and Counselors:
To explore employment in occupations and
industries.
Employers: To examine expected
employment in industries and occupations.
Educational Institutions: To determine
course off erings.
Researchers: To analyze North Carolina’s
labor market.
Planners: To develop training opportunities
for clients.
Economic Developers: To assess job growth
opportunities.
For complete projections reports, go to:
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Mid-Carolina
Workforce
Development Board
Long Term Occupational
Projections 2004-2014
Fastest Growing Industry Groups
Annualized
Percentage
Growth Rate3
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional
& Similar Organizations 4.32
Truck Transportation 3.83
Administrative & Support Services 3.83
Ambulatory Health Care Services 3.62
Health & Personal Care Stores 3.01
Amusement, Gambling & Recreation Industries 2.87
Accommodation 2.81
Nursing & Residential Care Facilities 2.67
Specialty Trade Contractors 2.62
Insurance Carriers & Related Activities 2.57
Mid-Carolina WDB Area
Chatham, Harnett, Lee & Sampson Counties
Source: 3 - LMI Projections Program, 2004-2014
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Bachelor’s Degree
Growing Occupations
Based on Annual Total Openings 1
State Median
Wage2
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Ed. $36,718/year*
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special &
Vocational Education $38,032/year*
Middle School Teachers, Except Special &
Vocational Education $37,064/year*
Accountants & Auditors $24.03/hour
Construction Managers $30.91/hour
Special Education Teachers, Preschool & K-5 $37,617/year*
Industrial Engineers $30.45/hour
Child, Family & School Social Workers $17.05/hour
Computer Systems Analysts $31.22/hour
Network Systems & Data Communications
Analysts $29.19/hour
Directors, Religious Activities & Education $18.61/hour
Network & Computer Systems Administrators $27.41/hour
Insurance Sales Agents $16.94/hour
Computer Software Engineers, System
Software $38.97/hour
Chemists $26.45/hour
Associate Degree
Growing Occupations
Based on Annual Total Openings 1
State Median
Wage2
Registered Nurses $24.14/hour
Computer Support Specialists $19.20/hour
Dental Hygienists $28.39/hour
Paralegals & Legal Assistants $16.21/hour
Radiologic Technologists & Technicians $21.67/hour
Medical Records & Health Information Technicians $11.73/hour
Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians $14.97/hour
Biological Technicians $16.86/hour
Respiratory Therapists $20.73/hour
Civil Engineering Technicians $18.18/hour
Veterinary Technologists & Technicians $11.83/hour
Physical Therapist Assistants $19.41/hour
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technicians $22.63/hour
Chemical Technicians $17.85/hour
Industrial Engineering Technicians $20.76/hour
Vocational Training
Growing Occupations
Based on Annual Total Openings 1
State Median
Wage2
Nursing Aides, Orderlies & Attendants $9.77
Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics $16.15
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Ed. $8.31
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurses $16.69
Medical Secretaries $12.23
Bus & Truck Mechanics & Diesel Engine
Specialists $16.80
Emergency Medical Tech. & Paramedics $12.91
Fitness Trainers & Aerobics Instructors $11.65
Real Estate Sales Agents $20.36
Hairdressers, Hairstylists & Cosmetologists $10.04
Legal Secretaries $15.36
Library Technicians $12.69
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except
Engines $17.03
Medical Transcriptionists $13.62
Mechanical Drafters $21.36
Occupational and outlook information are valuable labor market information widely used for planning and preparation of and training programs employment projections related job sources of educational for future
labor force needs and for developing career information. The occupational projections presented in this brochure were produced by analysts in the Labor Market Information Division of the Employment Security Com-mission
of North Carolina. Guidelines and procedures defifi ned by the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) are used to ensure consistency in the gathering and dissemination of industry and
occupational projections. Analysts use industrial data to review historical trends, staffiffi ng patterns, and to predict future employment growth or decline of an occupation within a geographical area. The accuracy of
projections for individual occupations is subject to error because of many unknown factors that may affff ect the economy over the 10-year projection period and should not be used as a sole source of decision-making
information.
The occupational projections listed in this brochure represent two aspects of employment opportunity growth—new job creation and existing job replacement.
LMI
Sources:1-LMI Projections Program: 2004-2014 job growth and replacement (total openings) for occupational and industrial employment. 2-Occupational Employment and Wages (OES) program annual survey. NOTE: Median wage is the midpoint between the highest and lowest wage.
*Projected teacher salaries only available on an annual basis.
Mid-Carolina WDB Area Occupational Projec tions 2004-2014