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Number of Healthcare and Social Assistance Establishments in the Monroe Region

Parish Avg. Establishments Healthcare Industry Percent Healthcare

Related Establishments Total Avg. Establishments All Industries

Region 8 1022 12.82% 7973 Caldwell 23 9.66% 238

East Carroll 17 8.59% 198 Franklin 43 9.77% 440 Jackson 29 9.73% 298 Madison 44 14.77% 298

Morehouse 73 13.90% 525 Ouachita 646 13.82% 4676 Richland 82 15.77% 520 Tensas 7 4.64% 151 Union 37 9.25% 400 West

Carroll 21 9.17% 229

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Healthcare and Social Assistance Establishments from 2012-2014

Average Employment

The number of people employed in the specific sector illustrates the number of skilled workforce employed in that sector. Of the 22 Industry sectors Healthcare sector employs

o 25.86% in Caldwell Parish o 17.80% in East Carroll Parish o 21.83% in Franklin Parish o 16.97% in Jackson o 35.85% in Madison o 27.04% in Morehouse o 20.69% in Ouachita o 27.62% in Richland o 4.55% in Tensas o 12.77% in Union o 21.31% in West Carroll

Number Employed by Parish

Parish Avg. Employment Healthcare Industry Percent Healthcare

Related Employment Avg.

Employment All Industries

Region 8 22970 21.48% 106916 Caldwell 633 25.86% 2448

East Carroll 331 17.80% 1860 Franklin 1028 21.83% 4709 Jackson 645 16.97% 3800 Madison 1177 35.85% 3283

Morehouse 1909 27.04% 7060 Ouachita 14206 20.69% 68651 Richland 1848 27.62% 6692 Tensas 50 4.55% 1099 Union 622 12.77% 4871

West Carroll 521 21.31% 2445

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Healthcare and Social Assistance Employment in the Monroe Region

Quarterly Employment in Healthcare and Social Assistance from 2012-2014

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Total Wages

Wages earned by people in the Healthcare sector defines the contribution of the industry into the local economy. In the first quarter of 2013 Healthcare Industry has contributed

o Over 4.4 million dollars in wages for Caldwell Parish o Over 2.3 million dollars in wages for East Carroll Parish o Over 9.3 million dollars in wages for Franklin Parish o Over 4.9 million dollars in wages for Jackson Parish o Over 6.3 million dollars in wages for Madison Parish o Over 12.5 million dollars in wages for Morehouse Parish o Over 118 million dollars in wages for Ouachita Parish o Over 10.5 million dollars in wages for Richland Parish o Over 394 thousand dollars in wages for Tensas Parish o Over 4.1 million dollars in wages for Union Parish o Over 3.6 million dollars in wages for West Carroll Parish

Total Wages by Parish

Parish Total Wages Healthcare Industry Total Wages All

Industry Percent Healthcare Related Wages

Avg. Weekly Wage

Region 8 $190,115,913 $906,226,728 20.98% $637 Caldwell $4,600,171 $17,716,510 25.97% $559

East Carroll $2,479,877 $13,552,948 18.30% $576 Franklin $7,585,889 $32,260,626 23.51% $568 Jackson $5,092,436 $40,993,860 12.42% $607 Madison $7,106,422 $22,784,990 31.19% $464

Morehouse $12,811,934 $53,805,248 23.81% $516 Ouachita $129,733,118 $614,936,040 21.10% $702 Richland $11,942,223 $48,503,004 24.62% $497 Tensas $345,369 $8,460,733 4.08% $531 Union $3,826,325 $35,354,989 10.82% $473

West Carroll $4,592,149 $17,857,780 25.72% $678

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Healthcare and Social Assistance Average Weekly Wage in the Monroe Region

Healthcare and Social Assistance Weekly Wages from 2012-2014

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Job Openings in the Monroe Region by Industry Sector in the Last Three Months

Number of current job openings in the river parishes shows the current demand for workforce in the region. The table below breaks down the number of job openings posted by employers in the Monroe region by Industry.

14 percent of all job postings in the Monroe region were in the Healthcare sector

Job Openings by Industry

Industry Sector Description Total Job Openings

Percent of Total

Openings Accommodation and Food Services 28 2% Admin., Support, Waste Mgmt, Remediation 373 27% Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 305 22% Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 6 0% Construction 15 1% Education Services 4 0% Finance and Insurance 35 3% Health Care and Social Assistance 190 14% Information 22 2% Management of Companies and Enterprises 5 0% Manufacturing (31-33) 171 13% Manufacturing (31-33) 42 3% Manufacturing (31-33) 18 1% Mining 1 0% Other Services (except Public Admin.) 7 1% Professional, Scientific & Technical Svc 18 1% Public Administration 12 1% Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 7 1% Retail Trade (44 & 45) 18 1% Retail Trade (44 & 45) 18 1% Transportation and Warehousing (48 & 49) 53 4% Transportation and Warehousing (48 & 49) 4 0% Unclassified establishments 1 0% Utilities 3 0% Wholesale Trade 11 1%

Report Totals 1,367

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Healthcare Sector Job Openings by Job Title in the Monroe Region for the Last Three Months

The following table shows the top 10 job titles in the Healthcare sector that were posted in the Monroe region with information on the wages employers are offering for these jobs.

Star Rating Job Title Occupation Description (O*Net) Positions Min Wage Licensed Practical Nurse Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 29 $33,280.00

Registered Nurse Registered Nurse 14 $41,600.00 Monitor Tech Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 12 $20,597.00

Medical Assistant Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other 41 $15,776.00

Disaster Program Specialist Social and Human Service Assistants 3 $40,000.00 Certified Nursing Assistant Nursing Assistant 7 $15,600.00

Phlebotomist Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 14 $16,120.00

Cook Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 2 $15,704.00 Direct Care Worker Personal Care Aides 6 $16,120.00

Childcare Workers Childcare Workers 4 $24,960.00

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2022 Projected Employment by Industry in the Monroe Region

The long-term Industry forecasts developed by the Louisiana Workforce commission in conjunction with driver firms across Louisiana suggest that employment in the Healthcare Industry is poised to grow by 21.6% in Region 8. All sectors in this Industry show double digit employment growth.

2015 Projected Employment by Industry in the

Monroe Region

The short-term Industry forecasts developed by the Louisiana Workforce commission in conjunction with driver firms across Louisiana suggest that employment in the Healthcare Industry is poised to grow by 4.3% in Region 8. All sectors in this Industry show double digit employment growth.

Industry Sectors NAICS CODE Base Year

Employment Projected 2022 Employment Change Percent Change

Healthcare and Social Services 62 21,478 26,124 4,646 21.6% Ambulatory Healthcare Services 621 7,942 10,400 2,458 30.9% Hospitals 622 6,197 6,707 510 8.2% Nursing and Residential Care Facilities 623 4,247 4,899 652 15.4% Social Assistance 624 3,092 4,118 1,026 33.2%

Industry Sectors NAICS CODE 2011

Employment Projected 2014 Employment

Employment Change

2014 Percent Change

2014 Healthcare and Social Services 62 22,098 23,041 943 4.3% Ambulatory Healthcare Services 621 8,124 8,631 507 6.2% Hospitals 622 6,156 6,269 113 1.8% Nursing and Residential Care Facilities 623 4,285 4,426 141 3.3% Social Assistance 624 3,533 3,715 182 5.2%

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Projections to 2022 of the High-Demand Occupations by Most Significant Source of

Education or Training in the Monroe Region

High demand occupations by the most significant education level and training are compiled using the long term projections for each region and the underlying staffing pattern for each Industry. The tables below show the most common occupations by education level the Healthcare Industry requires sorted by Star Rating.

Region 8 Top Healthcare Occupations for Bachelor’s Degree

Region 8 Top Healthcare Occupations for Master’s Degree

Star Rating Bachelor’s Degree Growing Occupations1 Annual

Openings2 Mean Hourly Entry

Level Wage Core Healthcare Occupations3

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 10 $16.43 Dietitians and Nutritionists 0 $10.69 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 10 $14.96 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 10 $10.68 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 10 $9.11

Support Healthcare Occupations4 Medical and Health Services Managers 10 $24.00 Financial Managers 10 $19.42 Chief Executives 0 $41.90 Purchasing Managers 0 $20.14 Marketing Managers 0 ----- Social and Community Service Managers 0 $15.05

Star Rating Master’s Degree Growing

Occupations1 Annual

Openings2 Mean Hourly Entry Level

Wage

Core Healthcare Occupations3 Occupational Therapists 10 $20.35 Speech-Language Pathologists 10 $13.02

Healthcare Social Workers 0 $13.83

Educational, Guidance, Vocational, and School Counselors

10 $19.99

Mental Health Counselors 0 $13.01 Physician Assistants 0 $12.54

Support Healthcare Oc10cupations4 Instructional Coordinators 0 $14.89

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Region 8 Top Healthcare Occupations for Doctoral Degree

Region 8 Top Healthcare Occupations for Associate’s Degree

Star Rating Doctoral Degree Growing

Occupations1 Annual

Openings2 Mean Hourly Entry Level

Wage

Core Healthcare Occupations3 Pharmacists 20 $38.62

Physical Therapists 10 $21.89

Family and General Practitioners 0 $38.63

Dentists, General 0 $16.10 Surgeons 0 $76.56 Veterinarians 0 $29.66

Star Rating Associate’s Degree

Growing Occupations1 Annual

Openings2 Mean Hourly Entry

Level Wage

Core Healthcare Occupations3 Registered Nurses 120 $19.71

Radiologic Technologists 10 $18.23

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 10 $10.91

Respiratory Therapists 0 $19.32 Dental Hygienists 0 $15.34 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 0 $24.36

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 0 $10.10

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 0 $9.52

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Region 8 Top Healthcare Occupations for Postsecondary Non-Degree Award

Region 8 Top Healthcare Occupations for High School Equivalent Degree

Star Rating Postsecondary Non-Degree Award Growing

Occupations1 Annual

Openings2 Mean Hourly Entry Level

Wage

Core Healthcare Occupations3 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 100 $13.37

Surgical Technologists 0 $10.85 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 10 $9.17

Dental Assistants 10 $8.16 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 20 $9.96

Medical Transcriptionists 0 $11.80 Nursing Assistants 60 $7.65

Support Healthcare Occupations4

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 10 $15.36

Medical Secretaries 10 $8.33

Star Rating High School Equivalent Degree

Growing Occupations1 Annual

Openings2

Mean Hourly Entry Level Wage

Core Healthcare Occupations3 Social and Human Service Assistants 10 $9.16

Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 0 $7.93

Support Healthcare Occupations4 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 20 $8.25

Dental Laboratory Technicians 0 -----

Data Entry Keyers 0 $8.52 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 0 $8.63

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Region 8 Top Healthcare Occupations for Less than High School Degree

Star Rating Less Than High School

Degree Growing Occupations1

Annual Openings2

Mean Hourly Entry Level Wage

Core Healthcare Occupations3 Home Health Aides 100 $7.68 Personal Care Aides 120 $7.59

Support Healthcare Occupations4 Landscaping and Grounds keeping

Workers 20 $7.69

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 30 $7.63

Food Preparation Workers 40 $7.58

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Healthcare and Social Assistance Unemployment Insurance Claims for the Monroe Region

Healthcare and Social Assistance Unemployment Insurance Claims in March 2015

Unemployment Claims from January 2012-March 2015

Parish Healthcare Claims for Aug 2013 Region 8 244

Caldwell 6 East Carroll 16 Franklin 15 Jackson 8 Madison 15 Morehouse 43 Ouachita 103 Richland 20 Tensas 3 Union 9 West Carroll 6

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Community College Graduates for the Monroe Region

Louisiana Delta Community College Healthcare and Social Assistance Programs Completers for the 2013-2014 Academic Year

 

 

The occupational projections were produced by analysts in the Labor Market Information Unit of the Research and Statistics Division of the Louisiana Workforce

Commission. Refinement to the industry and occupational projections were provided by the LSU Division of Economic Development and Forecasting. Analysis uses industry staffing patterns data to review historical trends and to project future employment growth or decline of an occupation within a geographical area.

Labor Market Information email address: OOIS@LWC.la.gov

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Program Description Number of Completers

Child Care Provider/Assistant 16

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 26