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1 | Page Healthcare Sector Profile for Lafayette RLMA The Labor Market information (LMI) division of Research and Statistics helps provide information on various sectors in the regional economy. Reports and tables presented here can be accessed through our website at www.laworks.net/lmi. Data has been provided at the parish level where possible. Employment and Wage Trends 3 rd Quarter 2015 for the Healthcare Sector by Parish This report is based on quarterly tax returns from all employers covered by unemployment insurance. Average Establishments by industry, Average Employment by Industry and total wages that employers have paid in the quarter are presented in the following tables. Average Establishments The table below illustrates the number of firms that are in the Healthcare Sector in each of the Lafayette RLMA parishes. Share of the number of establishments in the Healthcare sector to all establishments in the parish provides information on the size of the sector. Of the 22 industry sectors, Healthcare sector makes up o 11.32% of the Industrial makeup in the Lafayette RLMA o 9.98% in Acadia Parish o 16.59% in Evangeline Parish o 11.46% in Iberia Parish o 11.75% in Lafayette Parish o 15.19% in St. Landry Parish o 7.58% St. Martin Parish o 7.47% St. Mary Parish o 8.85% in Vermilion Parish

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Page 1: Healthcare RLMA 4 - Louisiana Workforce Commission · 2: Labor Market Information 2022 Occupation Projections (revised 2015). Annual openings are new jobs plus replacements by occupation

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Healthcare Sector Profile for Lafayette RLMA 

The Labor Market information (LMI) division of Research and Statistics helps provide information on various sectors in the regional economy. Reports and tables presented here can be accessed through our website at www.laworks.net/lmi. Data has been provided at the parish level where possible.  

Employment and Wage Trends 3rd Quarter 2015 for the Healthcare Sector by Parish 

This report is based on quarterly tax returns from all employers covered by unemployment insurance. Average Establishments by industry, Average Employment by Industry and total wages that employers have paid in the quarter are presented in the following tables. 

Average Establishments  

The table below illustrates the number of firms that are in the Healthcare Sector in each of the Lafayette RLMA parishes. Share of the number of establishments in the Healthcare sector to all establishments in the parish provides information on the size of the sector. 

Of the 22 industry sectors, Healthcare sector makes up  

o 11.32% of the Industrial make‐up in the Lafayette RLMA 

o 9.98% in Acadia Parish 

o 16.59% in Evangeline Parish  

o 11.46% in Iberia Parish 

o 11.75% in Lafayette Parish 

o 15.19% in St. Landry Parish 

o 7.58% St. Martin Parish 

o 7.47% St. Mary Parish 

o 8.85% in Vermilion Parish 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Number of Establishments by Parish 

Parish Avg. Establishments Health Care and Social Assistance 

Industry 

Percent in Health Care and Social Assistance Related 

Establishments 

Total Avg. Establishments in all Industries 

Lafayette RLMA  2,123  11.32%  18,752 Acadia  128  9.98%  1,282 Evangeline  102  16.59%  615 Iberia  218  11.46%  1,902 Lafayette  1,088  11.75%  9,260 St. Landry  282  15.19%  1,856 St. Martin  81  7.58%  1,068 St. Mary  114  7.47%  1,526 Vermillion  110  8.85%  1,243 

   

 

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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 15.11% in the Lafayette RLMA 

o 16.53% in Acadia Parish 

o 29.08% in Evangeline Parish  

o 11.94% in Iberia Parish 

o 15.11% in Lafayette Parish 

o 23.15% in St. Landry Parish 

o 11.77% St. Martin Parish 

o 8.23% St. Mary Parish 

o 13.81% in Vermillion Parish 

 

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Number Employed by Parish 

Parish Avg. Employment Health Care and Social Assistance  

Industry 

Percent in Health Care and Social Assistance Related 

Occupations 

Avg. Employment All 

Industries Lafayette RLMA  40,037  15.11%  265,032 

Acadia  2,391  16.53%  14,467 

Evangeline  2,351  29.08%  8,085 

Iberia  3,610  11.94%  30,239 

Lafayette  20,667  15.11%  136,689 

St. Landry  5,580  23.15%  24,108 

St. Martin  1,472  11.77%  12,502 

St. Mary  2,084  8.23%  25,318 

Vermillion  1,882  13.81%  13,624 

   

 

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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 third quarter of 2015 

Healthcare Industry has contributed  

o Over 383 million  dollars in wages for the Lafayette RLMA 

o Over 16.5 million dollars in wages for Acadia Parish 

o Over 17.5 million dollars in wages for Evangeline Parish 

o Over 30.7million dollars in wages for Iberia Parish 

o Over 234.3 million dollars in wages for Lafayette Parish 

o Over 42.4 million dollars in wages for St. Landry Parish 

o Over 10.4 million dollars in wages for St. Martin Parish 

o Over 16 million dollars in wages for St. Mary Parish 

o Over 15.6 million dollars in wages for Vermillion Parish 

 

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Total Wages by Parish 

Parish Total Wages Health Care and Social Assistance 

Industry 

Total Wages All Industry 

Percent Healthcare and Social Assistance Related 

Wages 

Avg. Weekly Wage 

Lafayette RLMA  $383,053,598  $2,943,596,082 13.01%  $736 

Acadia  $16,502,844  $120,021,558  13.75%  $516 

Evangeline  $17,531,694  $66,389,759  26.41%  $574 

Iberia  $30,711,964  $349,733,542  8.78%  $654 

Lafayette  $234,317,693  $1,634,486,259 14.34%  $872 

St. Landry  $42,404,061  $206,741,875  20.51%  $585 

St. Martin  $10,369,736  $122,714,778  8.45%  $542 

St. Mary  $16,054,325  $306,307,379  5.24%  $593 

Vermillion  $15,611,335  $137,200,932  11.38%  $638 

   

         

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Job Openings in the Lafayette RLMA by Industry Sector in the Last Three Months 

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

14 percent of all job postings in the Lafayette RLMA were in the Healthcare sector 

Job Openings by Industry 

Industry Sector Description Total Job Openings 

Percent Job Openings of Total 

Accommodation and Food Services  534  17% 

Admin., Support, Waste Mgmt, Remediation  348  11% 

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting  287  9% 

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation  14  0% 

Construction  160  5% 

Education Services  43  1% 

Finance and Insurance  60  2% 

Health Care and Social Assistance  447  14% 

Information  39  1% 

Manufacturing (31‐33)  464  14% 

Manufacturing (31‐33)  55  2% 

Manufacturing (31‐33)  81  3% 

Mining  7  0% 

Other Services (except Public Admin.)  32  1% 

Professional Scientific & Technical Svc  129  4% 

Public Administration  28  1% 

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing  14  0% 

Retail Trade (44 & 45)  57  2% 

Retail Trade (44 & 45)  154  5% 

Transportation and Warehousing (48 & 49)  158  5% 

Transportation and Warehousing (48 & 49)  1  0% 

Utilities  14  0% 

Wholesale Trade  94  3% 

   3,220    

   

   

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Lafayette RLMA: 2022 Projected Employment by Industry 

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 19.5% in the Lafayette RLMA. All sectors in this Industry show double digit employment growth. 

Long Term Projections to 2022 

Industry Sectors Base Year 

Employment

2022 Projected 

Employment

Employment Change  

Percent Change 

Health Care and Social Assistance  40,096 47,934 7,838  19.5%

Ambulatory Health Care Services  14,935 18,673 3,738  25.0%

Hospitals  10,996 12,687 1,691  15.4%

Nursing and Residential Care Services  6,071 6,794 723  11.9%

Social Assistance  8,094 9,780 1,686  20.8%    

Lafayette RLMA: 2016 Projected Employment by Industry  

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 4.2%.  

Short Term Projections through 2016  

Industry Sectors Base Year 

Employment

2016 Projected 

Employment

Employment Change  

Percent Change 

Health Care and Social Assistance  40,096 41,768 1,672  4.2%

Ambulatory Health Care Services  14,935 15,557 622  4.2%

Hospitals  10,996 11,337 341  3.1%

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities  6,071 6,305 234  3.9%

Social Assistance  8,094 8,569 475  5.9%      

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Lafayette RLMA: Projections to 2022 of the High‐Demand Occupations by Most Significant Source of Education or 

Training 

 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 total Annual openings. 

 

Lafayette RLMA Top Healthcare Occupations for Bachelor’s Degree 

 

Star Rating 

Bachelor's Degree Growing Occupations Annual Openings 

Mean Hourly Entry Level Wage 

Medical and Health Services Managers 20 $25.10

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 10 $11.97

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 10 $15.51

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 0 $22.37

Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 0 $8.24

Dieticians and Nutritionists  0 $13.50

 

 Lafayette RLMA Top Healthcare Jobs for Master’s Degree 

 

Star Rating  Master’s Degree Growing Occupations Annual Openings 

Mean Hourly Entry Level Wage 

Occupational Therapists  10 $22.05

Mental Health Counselors  20 $11.98

Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 20 $19.04

Nurse Anesthetists   10 $44.48

Nurse Practitioners  10 $32.18

Speech Language Pathologists  0 $20.18

             

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Lafayette RLMA Top Healthcare Jobs for Doctoral Degree  

Star Rating 

Doctoral Degree Growing Occupations Annual Openings 

Mean Hourly Entry Level Wage 

Pharmacists  20  $35.44

Family and General Practitioners  10 $48.62

Physical Therapists  10 $13.89

Veterinarians  10 $16.93

Pediatricians, General  10 $28.89

Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 0 N/A

  

Lafayette RLMA Top Healthcare Jobs for Associate’s Degree  

Star Rating 

Associate’s Degree Growing Occupations Annual Openings 

Mean Hourly Entry Level Wage 

Registered Nurses  180 $19.71

Dental Hygienists  10 $15.33

Respiratory Therapists  10  $18.72

Radiologic Technologists  10 $16.60

Physical Therapist Assistants   10 $11.66

Nuclear Medicine Technologists  0 $17.65

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 0 $10.79

 

 

Lafayette RLMA Top Healthcare Jobs for Postsecondary Non‐degree Award  

Star Rating 

Postsecondary Non‐Degree Award Growing Occupations 

Annual Openings 

Mean Hourly Entry Level Wage 

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 160 $13.15

Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 50 N/A

Surgical Technologists  10 $12.40

Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 20 $10.15

Medical Secretaries  10 $10.21

Pharmacy Technicians  10 $9.99

 

Lafayette RLMA Top Healthcare Jobs for High School Equivalent Degree  

Star Rating 

High School Equivalent Degree Growing Occupations 

Annual Openings 

Mean Hourly Entry Level Wage 

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants 20 $12.17

Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 10 $8.27

Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 10 $9.00

Data Entry Keyers  10 $9.52

Opticians, Dispensing  0 $10.11

   

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Lafayette RLMA Top Healthcare Jobs for Less Than High School Degree  

Star Rating 

Less Than High School Degree Growing Occupations Annual Openings 

Mean Hourly Entry Level Wage 

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 

160 $7.68

Home Health Aides  110 $7.79

Personal Care Aides 200 $7.59

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 100 $7.54

  

 Sources:  1: Labor Market Information 2022 Occupation Projections (revised 2015) http://www.laworks.net/LaborMarketInfo/LMI_employmentprojections.asp. 

2: Labor Market Information 2022 Occupation Projections (revised 2015). Annual openings are new jobs plus replacements by occupation.  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: [email protected] Labor Market Information Phone Number: 225‐341‐3141