The Maryland Career and Workforce Information Web site collects information and statistics that can help you research job prospects and new careers. It includes useful data on average wages for specific jobs, unemployment rates in your area, and high-growth industries with a growing demand for skilled workers.

This labor market information is an important resource for both employers and job seekers. For employers, these statistics offer valuable insight into industry trends and provide a picture of the job market locally and across the state.

Job seekers gain a unique perspective on the area's labor market and can develop career goals that allow them to take advantage of the county and state's industry strengths.

Workforce Facts

1. The average weekly wage in Montgomery County (across all industries) in 2005 was $1,042, compared to the Maryland average weekly wage of $853.
2. Over 30,000 positions in professional and business services are projected to open through 2012.
3. The education and health services sectors are projected to grow by at least 20,000 jobs through 2012.
4. The total number of job openings projected in Montgomery County through 2012 is 197,483.

Find additional information about Montgomery County on the following Web sites:

1. Occupational Profiles – The top 50 occupations for Montgomery County, based on annual job openings.
2. Occupational Wage Estimates – Wage estimates in Montgomery County for the current year
3. Local Labor Market – County-specific labor market information in PDF format.  (You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to open this file.)

The documents below provide detailed facts and figures to help you with your job search. You can also find these documents in an alternative format at the Maryland Career and Workforce Information Web site

• Fact Sheet
• Industry Highlights
• Marketview
• Local Unemployment Rankings
• Occupational Projections
• Aerospace Report
• Business Services Report
• Construction Report
• Education Report
• Healthcare Report
• Hospitality Report
• Tourism Report
• Transportation Report

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