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Davie County Labor Force
Source: Employment Security Commission of NC.. Data for 2001 is through March 31, 2001.
Current Labor Force & Employment Information
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Davie County |
Piedmont Triad Region |
| Labor Force |
18,000 |
759,050 |
| Employment |
17,170 |
725,710 |
| Unemployment |
830 |
33,340 |
| Unemployment Rate |
4.6% |
4.4% |
Source: Employment Security Commission of NC, data as of March, 2001
Historical Unemployment Rate in Davie County
Source: Employment Security Commission of NC.
Active Job Applicants in Davie County & Surrounding Area
| Active Job Applicants within the County |
1,323 |
| % with more than 2 years experience |
41.3% |
| Active Job Applicants within 20 miles of County |
29,103 |
Source: Employment Security Commission of NC.
Commuting Summary for Davie County
| Total Out-Commuters |
6,265 |
| Total In-Commuters |
2,396 |
| Total Non-Commuters |
8,214 |
| Residents working in the County |
10,610 |
| Employed residents |
14,479 |
| Net Commuting |
3,869 |
| % of employed residents who are out-commuters |
43.27% |
| % employed in the County who are in-commuters |
22.58% |
Source: 1990 Census, Journey to Work Files.
Employment By Industry within the County, 2000
Source: Employment Security Commission of NC, Employment & Wages in NC, 2nd qtr, 2001.
Employment Trends by Industry
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2000 |
1995 |
1990 |
| Total Employment within the County |
11,078 |
10,507 |
9,197 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing |
1.0% |
0.7% |
0.8% |
| Mining |
0.3% |
0.2% |
0.0% |
| Construction |
5.6% |
3.9% |
4.4% |
| Manufacturing |
33.4% |
45.5% |
44.0% |
| Transportation, Communications, Utilities |
4.2% |
3.7% |
2.4% |
| Wholesale Trade |
5.4% |
3.0% |
2.3% |
| Retail Trade |
17.1% |
12.5% |
10.8% |
| Finance, Insurance, Real Estate |
1.6% |
1.0% |
1.1% |
| Services |
18.8% |
17.0% |
19.0% |
| Government |
12.6% |
12.4% |
15.3% |
Source: Employment Security Commission of NC, Employment & Wages in NC.
Average Wage Rates by Industry
| Average Weekly Wage Rate by SIC |
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Davie County |
NC |
| Average for all industries |
$463.42 |
$579.35 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing |
$333.14 |
$397.58 |
| Mining |
$834.02 |
$844.94 |
| Construction |
$482.02 |
$576.95 |
| Manufacturing |
$545.88 |
$697.70 |
| Transportation, Communications, Utilities |
$546.92 |
$763.25 |
| Wholesale Trade |
$486.79 |
$754.72 |
| Retail Trade |
$298.84 |
$328.87 |
| Finance, Insurance, Real Estate |
$644.19 |
$859.29 |
| Services |
$372.27 |
$543.36 |
| Government |
$538.91 |
$587.78 |
Source: Employment Security Commission of NC, Employment & Wages in NC, 2nd qtr, 2000.
Wage Rates in Selected Occupations
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Piedmont Triad Region |
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Entry (per hour) |
Average (per hour) |
| Industrial Production Managers |
$17.84 |
$29.69 |
| Engineering Managers |
$25.65 |
$38.05 |
| Accountants & Auditors |
$13.83 |
$20.96 |
| Computer Programmers |
$15.84 |
$23.94 |
| Computer Support Specialists |
$13.54 |
$18.10 |
| Systems Administrators |
$14.76 |
$20.91 |
| Industrial Engineers |
$16.48 |
$24.78 |
| Market Research Analysts |
$16.56 |
$23.50 |
| Registered Nurses |
$15.67 |
$19.55 |
| Security Guards |
$6.98 |
$8.62 |
| Food Preparation Workers |
$5.75 |
$7.41 |
| Landscaping & Groundskeeping |
$7.25 |
$9.96 |
| Janitors & Cleaners |
$5.90 |
$7.54 |
| Cashiers |
$5.75 |
$6.98 |
| Sales Representatives, Manufacturing |
$11.59 |
$23.07 |
| Telemarketers |
$7.27 |
$9.77 |
| Office Administrators |
$10.97 |
$16.80 |
| Bookkeeping Clerks |
$7.82 |
$11.66 |
| Customer Service Representatives |
$7.48 |
$10.99 |
| Order Clerks |
$8.39 |
$11.40 |
| Shipping, Receiving, & Traffic Clerks |
$7.66 |
$10.17 |
| Secretaries, not legal or medical |
$8.31 |
$11.37 |
| General Office Clerks |
$7.08 |
$9.88 |
| Carpenters |
$9.29 |
$12.26 |
| Electricians |
$12.99 |
$16.16 |
| Sheet Metal Workers |
$9.34 |
$12.70 |
| Automotive Service Technicians |
$9.74 |
$15.65 |
| Maintenance & General Repair Workers |
$8.71 |
$12.94 |
| Machinery Maintenance Workers |
$10.70 |
$17.35 |
| First Line Supervisors, Production |
$12.45 |
$17.65 |
| Electrical & Electronic Assemblers |
$7.40 |
$10.33 |
| Assemblers & Fabricators |
$7.91 |
$10.74 |
| Machinists |
$8.77 |
$12.72 |
| Welders |
$9.88 |
$13.20 |
| Inspectors, Testers, Samplers |
$7.58 |
$10.60 |
| Helpers - Production Workers |
$7.20 |
$10.32 |
| Truck Drivers (Tractor-Trailer) |
$10.82 |
$15.12 |
| Freight, Stock, & Material Movers |
$7.00 |
$9.22 |
| Packers & Packagers |
$5.88 |
$7.55 |
Source: Employment Security Commission of NC. Wage rates in selected industries, 2000.
Davie County Major Employers, 2001
| Company |
Product or Service |
| VF Jeanswear |
Distribution - Lee Apparel |
| Davie County Schools |
Education |
| Ingersoll-Rand |
Mfg. - Portable Air Compressors, Generators, Light Towers |
| Lexington Home Brands |
Mfg. - Furniture |
| Le Bleu Corporation |
Mfg. - Bottled Water |
| QST Industries, Inc. |
Mfg. - Ban-Rol Waistband Elastics |
| County of Davie |
Non-Mfg. - Government |
| Jockey Intl. Distribution Center |
Distribution Center |
| Crestwood Farms International |
Non-Mfg. - Poultry |
| Baker Furniture |
Mfg. - Furniture |
| Thomson Crown Wood Products |
Mfg. - Entertainment & TV Units |
| Jockey International |
Mfg. - Dye & Knit Underwear |
| GATX Logistics |
Distribution - Warehouse RJR |
| Wal*Mart |
Non-Mfg. - Retail |
| Funder America |
Mfg. - Particle Board |
| Comfort Bilt Windows & Doors |
Mfg. - Storm Windows & Doors |
| Synagro Southeast |
Non-Mfg. - Waste Disposal/Recycling |
| Sara Lee Underwear - Narrow Fabrics |
Mfg. - Elastic Webb |
| Sheffield Palex |
Mfg. - Wood Pallets |
| Skyline Corporation |
Mfg. - Mobile Homes |
| Christy Trucking Company |
Non-Mfg. - Trucking |
| United Plywood Industries |
Mfg. - Veneer Panels |
| Avgol America, Inc. |
Mfg.- Non-woven Fabrics |
| Kaydon Corporation |
Mfg. - Custom Bearings |
| Gesipa |
Mfg. - Fasteners/Tools |
| Olon Industries |
Mfg. - Furniture Components |
Source: Davie County Chamber of Commerce, 2001.
