Selected Views of Pittsburgh’s Labor Market

1. Selected Views of Pittsburgh’s Labor Market 15 June 2005 Report to CCAC

2. Overview of TRWIB • Jointly appointed by the Mayor of Pittsburgh and the Chief Executive of Allegheny County • Created in 1999 to: • Provide strategic direction to Federal employment & training programs • Achieve a demand driven system • increasing accountability for outcomes, • directing the training efforts toward employer need

3. MISSION - Vision As an employer lead board, TRWIB’s mission is to advance and support an integrated and accountable workforce development system in the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. ≈≈ We envision a region where the quality of the labor force is a vital factor in developing the economy in SWPA.

4. 2005-2008 Strategic Goals • Develop a deep understanding of the local labor market • Respond to workforce needs of employers • Build awareness about TRWIB (better communication) • Provide capacity-building resources • Diversify & enhance funding to maximize to meet TRWIB’s mission

5. Allegheny County Quick Facts

6. Top 10 industries ranked on the greatest total employment

7. Top 10 industries ranked on the greatest total employment

8. Top 10 growth industries ranked on the greatest growth

9. Top 10 industries ranked on the greatest growth

11. Financial & Insurance

12. Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

13. Employer Services Activity Report Pittsburgh/Allegheny County CareerLink

14. Out of 1.1 million jobs, what’s available in these salary ranges?

15. 9% What’s Available…for $15,000 and under • Pharmacy Aide • $14,750 / year • 0.1% of jobs • H.S. plus 3 months on-the-job training • Fast Food Cook • $13,000 / year • 0.4% of jobs • H.S. plus 3 months on-the-job training • Waiter/Waitress • $14,700 • 2% of jobs • H.S. plus 3 months on-the-job training • Cashier • $14,600 / year • 3% of jobs • H.S. plus 3 months on-the-job training Source: U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics: Pittsburgh MSA

16. 38% What’s Available…for $15,000 - $25,000 • Retail Salesperson • $18,450 / year • 4% • H.S. plus 3 months on-the-job training • Secretary • $22,200 / year • 2% of jobs • H.S. plus 4+ months of on-the-job training • Bank Teller • $21,800 / year • 0.7% of jobs • H.S. plus 3 months on-the-job training • EMT / Paramedic • $23,400 / year • 0.3% of jobs • H.S. and certification

17. What’s Available…for $25,000 - $35,000 19% • Meter Reader • $33,200 / year • 0.04% of jobs • H.S. plus 3 months on-the-job training • Social Worker • $29,400 / year • 2% of jobs • Bachelor’s Degree • Real Estate Agent • $32,100 / year • 0.1% of jobs • H.S. and certification • Machinist • $31,600 / year • 0.5% of jobs • H.S. and certification Source: U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics: Pittsburgh MSA

18. 20% What’s Available…for $35,000 - $50,000 • Dental Hygienist • $40,100 / year • 0.2% of jobs • Associate Degree • Registered Nurse • $43,300 / year • 1.7% of jobs • Associate Degree • KindergartenTeacher • $47,700 / year • 0.1% of jobs • Bachelor’s Degree • Electrician • $43,150 / year • 0.7% of jobs • H.S. + 2 years apprenticeship Source: U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics: Pittsburgh MSA

19. 7% What’s Available…for $50,000 - $75,000 • Financial Analyst • $56,500 / year • 0.1% of jobs • Bachelor’s Degree • Systems Analyst • $62,000 / year • 0.5% of jobs • Bachelor’s Degree • Elevator Installer • $73,500 / year • 0.01% of jobs • H.S. plus 4+ months of on-the-job training • Nuclear Technician • $59,200 / year • 0.03% of jobs • Associate Degree

20. 7% What’s Available…for $75,000 and up • Lawyer • $76,100 / year • 0.4% of jobs • Professional Degree • Physician (General Practitioner) • $95,400 / year • 0.09% of jobs • Professional Degree • Chief Executive Officer • $100,000 / year • 0.5% of jobs • Bachelor’s Degree/Professional Degree • Fish and Game Warden • $99,200 / year • 0.01% of jobs • H.S. plus 4+ months of on-the-job training Source: U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics: Pittsburgh MSA

21. 2006 Projected Education Requirements for Jobs Source: U.S. Department of Labor

22. Acknowledgements • Data produced through the cooperation of: • PA Dept of Labor for TRWIB • US Census Bureau • US DOL • CMU – Center for Economic Development • Local corporations & learning providers • Slides 14 – 21 courtesy of the University of Pittsburgh’s Institute of Politics’ Human Capital Policy Initiative • Additional information: Ron Painter TRWIB, Inc. rpainter@trwib.org