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OccupationswithBrightOutlooksinTennessee’sJobMarkets

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Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Labor Market Informa on Sec on

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Table of Contents

Bright Occupations: Introduction ........................................................................................................3

Computer Systems Analysts (STEM) ....................................................................................................5

Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators: ...............................................................................................9

Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal ...................................................................... 12

Painters, Transportation Equipment ................................................................................................. 16

Medical Equipment Repairers ........................................................................................................... 19

Brickmasons and Blockmasons ......................................................................................................... 22

Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists ........................................................................... 25

Paralegals and Legal Assistants ......................................................................................................... 28

Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic ............................. 31

Financial Analysts ............................................................................................................................ 33

Industrial Engineers (STEM) .............................................................................................................. 36

Construction Managers .................................................................................................................... 39

Training and Development Specialists .............................................................................................. 42

Computer Programmers (STEM) ....................................................................................................... 45

Customer Service Representatives .................................................................................................... 48

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education ..................................................................... 51

Team Assemblers ............................................................................................................................. 53

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers ............................................................................................ 56

Electricians ...................................................................................................................................... 59

Computer User Support Specialists (STEM) ....................................................................................... 62

Bright Occupations Long Term Projections Summary .............................................................................. 65

Related Occupations and Wages Comparison .......................................................................................... 66

Oversupplied Programs of Study ............................................................................................................... 68

Resources .................................................................................................................................................... 69

STEM=Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

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Bright Occupations: Introduction

The purpose of this publication is to provide a snapshot of information on some of the top occupations in demand in Tennessee and its 13 local workforce investment areas. The occupations represent a broad range of industries and skill levels.

The occupations included in the profiles were chosen due to their expected high rates of growth and shortages of skilled workers. All occupations are expected to have positive growth rates (most growing more rapidly than the average for all occupations) and more than 35 average annual openings. To meet industry demand, they are expected to require more program completers. These profiles will give current and future job seekers an idea of some of the most desirable programs in the years to come. These occupations also span the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) disciplines.

As Nashville continues to grow, the need for an expanded workforce becomes even more evident. The recent growth in the construction, healthcare, leisure and hospitality, and computer technology industries is the driving force behind Nashville’s burgeoning workforce opportunities. Predictions of Tennessee’s growth are favorable, with positive growth expected in all local workforce areas.

Presented are twenty occupations with a bright outlook based on their estimated projections and related supply gaps. Both real time and more standardized data are presented on each occupation, including

• Number of job openings by county for the occupation in a recent time period; • Number of candidates by county (resumes available in jobs4tn.gov in a recent time period); • Tools and technology required by employers for current job openings listed; • Minimum required education levels in recent employer job listings; • Number of annual average job openings projected by local workforce areas; • The top industries employing those in the occupation; • Median annual wages by Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA); • Career ladder opportunities- other jobs to which individuals in the occupation have moved.

Finally, a summary of the highlights for each occupation is included based on the data presented.

All the data in the profiles are available on www. jobs4tn.gov; real time data are updated daily. Job seekers and counselors are encouraged to use the web site to locate similar data for jobs of interest.

Several additional tables include the bright occupations projections summary, a related occupations wages comparison, a table of programs of study that are projected to have an excess supply of completers compared to labor market demand, and a list of additional resources.

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Notes on Data Sources:

Sources of data for each of the tables are listed below. Real time data for this publication was retrieved from jobs4tn.gov in June, 2015.

Jobs by Area Number of job openings by county displayed in www.jobs4tn.gov. Candidates by Area Number of resumes listed in www.jobs4tn.gov. Required Tools/ Technologies Advertised tools and technologies in www.jobs4tn.gov. Required Education Education requirements on advertised jobs in www.jobs4tn.gov. LWIA Openings Annual average openings due to growth and separation, Tennessee and LWIA Long Term Employment Projections to 2022, Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, LMI Section.

Top Industries Industries by employment, Tennessee and LWIA Long Term Employment Projections to 2022, Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, LMI Section.

Median Annual Wages BLS Occupational Employment and Wages Survey (OES ) 2014, Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, LMI Section. Career Ladder Opportunities Occupations to which individuals in the workforce system have moved in the last five years, www.jobs4tn.gov.

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Computer Systems Analysts

Computer systems analysts study an organization’s current computer systems and procedures and design information systems solutions to help the organization operate more efficiently and effectively. Computer systems analysts have a favorable outlook for both the short-term and long-term. Several areas of the state, especially the major metropolitan areas, have fewer candidates than job openings. Computer- based occupations are on the rise due to the constantly evolving nature of the technology industry and how technology enhances business operations. Technologically savvy employees are a necessity for growing businesses and industries. An estimated 350 annual openings are expected with a growth rate of 2.2 percent. Based on data from jobs4tn in June, approximately 84 percent of offered jobs require an associate’s degree or higher. Additionally, the estimated median wage in 2013 was $75,431. Below is a list of some of the top industries employing this occupation in Tennessee, including computer systems design and management companies.

“The other top cities on our growth list all tend to be emerging tech centers. These include No. 8 Nashville, where strong growth in data centers and systems design firms is at least partially tied to its strength in the health sector…”

-Joel Kotkin, “The Valley and the Upstarts: The Cities Creating the Most Tech Jobs.” April 14, 2015.

Retrieved on April 27, 2015. http://www.forbes.com/sites/joelkotkin/2015/04/14/cities-

creating-the-most-tech-jobs-2015/

http://www.tennessean.com/story/money/tech/2015/03/08/decade-change-nashvilles-tech-industry/24472263/

http://www.tennessean.com/story/money/tech/2015/03/08/decade-change-nashvilles-tech-industry/24472263/

http://www.forbes.com/sites/joelkotkin/2015/04/14/cities-creating-the-most-tech-jobs-2015/

http://www.forbes.com/sites/joelkotkin/2015/04/14/cities-creating-the-most-tech-jobs-2015/

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050

100150200250300

Jobs By Area

Number of Jobs

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Davidson Co.Rutherford Co.

Shelby Co.Willamson Co.

Wilson Co.Sumner Co.

Knox Co.Robertson Co.Cheatham Co.

Dickson Co.

Candidates by Area Number of Candidates

01020304050607080

Required Tools/Technologies

7

41%

26%

10%

8%

7% 7%

1%

Required Education Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Some College Courses

Post-Secondary Certificate

Master's Degree

High School Diploma (or GED or High SchoolEquivalence Certificate)

020406080

100120140

LWIA Openings Total Openings

0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

Management of Companies and Enterprises

Nondepository Credit Intermediation

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and…

Top Industries Number Employed

8

Career Ladder Opportunities

$0.00 $20,000.00 $40,000.00 $60,000.00 $80,000.00 $100,000.00

Chattanooga, TN-GA MSAKnoxville, TN MSA

Memphis, TN-MS-AR MSANashville-Davidson--…

Jackson, TN MSAClarksville, TN-KY MSA

Cleveland, TN MSAJohnson City, TN MSAMorristown, TN MSA

Median Annual Wages Wage Rate

Related Occupations

Number Moved

into New Occupation % Moved

Computer User Support Specialists 728 23.84% Information Technology Project Managers 477 15.62% Computer and Information Systems Managers 358 11.72% Network and Computer Systems Administrators 267 8.74% Software Developers, Applications 252 8.25% Computer Occupations, All Other 223 7.30% Computer Programmers 200 6.55% Customer Service Representatives 191 6.25% Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 186 6.09% Management Analysts 172 5.63%

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Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators:

Assemblers and fabricators assemble finished products and the parts that go into them. They use tools, machines, and their hands to make engines, computers, aircraft, ships, boats, toys, electronic devices, control panels, and more. These employees laminate layers of fiberglass on molds to form boat decks and hulls, bodies for golf carts, automobiles, or other products.

Categorized within the precision production and pathway cluster, this occupation is expected to have annual openings of 40 and a healthy 2.5% growth rate. A high school diploma or equivalent is the minimum requirement for available jobs within this occupation. The median salary is $32,429.

01234

Monroe Co. Sullivan Co. Campbell Co.

Jobs by Area Number of Jobs

0 5 10 15

LWIA13

LWIA 4

LWIA Openings

Number ofOpenings

0 1 2 3 4 5Blount Co.

Knox Co.Loudon Co.

Monroe Co.Sevier Co.

Sumner Co.Cocke Co.

Hamblen Co.Jefferson Co.Anderson Co.

Candidates by Area Number of Job Candidates

10

0 100 200 300 400

Ship and Boat Building

Motor Vehicle Body andTrailer Manufacturing

Top Industries

Number Employed

00.5

11.5

22.5

RecreationalMotorboats

Laminators HazardousMaterial

Protective Apparel

Required Tools/Technologies

Required Tools andTechnologies

48%

30%

12%

7%

3%

Required Education High School Diploma (or GED or High SchoolEquivalence Certificate)Less than a High School Diploma



Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

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Related Occupations

Number Moved into New

Occupation % Moved Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 78 18.84% Production Workers, All Other 55 13.29% Construction Laborers 48 11.59% Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 42 10.14% Helpers--Production Workers 37 8.94% Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 34 8.21% Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 32 7.73% Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 31 7.49% Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters 30 7.25% Team Assemblers 27 6.52%

$0.00

$5,000.00

$10,000.00

$15,000.00

$20,000.00

$25,000.00

$30,000.00

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Median Annual Wage

Wage Rates

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Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic Metal and plastic machine workers set up and operate machines that cut, shape, and form metal and plastic materials or pieces. They operate computer-controlled machines or robots to perform one or more machine functions on metal or plastic work pieces.

Included within the precision production pathway, this occupation is expected to have 160 annual average openings and a growth rate of 2.8 percent. Based on currently available jobs, nearly sixty percent of them require some type of post- high school education, from post-secondary certificates up to and including bachelor’s degrees. The median salary for this occupation is estimated as $33,104 statewide; however, in the Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro metropolitan area, median salaries offered by employers were more than $50,000. Top industries hiring these precision workers included motor vehicle and parts and plastic products manufacturers.

02468

101214161820

Jobs by Area

Number of Jobs

13

0 20 40

Sumner Co.Wilson Co.

Davidson Co.Hamblen Co.Hamilton Co.Hawkins Co.

Rutherford Co.Washington Co.

Coffee Co.Bradley Co.


0 20 40

LWIA 8LWIA 2LWIA 5LWIA 9

LWIA13LWIA 1LWIA 7LWIA 3LWIA 4LWIA 6

LWIA Openings

TotalOpenings

0 100 200 300 400 500 600

Plastics ProductManufacturing

Motor Vehicle PartsManufacturing

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and…

Machine Shops; TurnedProduct; and Screw, Nut,…


Top Industries

NumberEmployed

14

40%

19%

15%

12%

12%

2%

Required Education High School Diploma (or GED or HighSchool Equivalence Certificate)Post-Secondary Certificate


Associate's Degree (or other 2-yeardegree)Bachelor's Degree

Less than a High School Diploma

0 5 10 15 20 25

LathesMicrometers

CalipersComparators

Hazardous Material Protective ApparelForming Machine

Power GrindersBandsaw Wheel

LathesHeight Gauges

Tool and Technology Requirements

Number of Jobs

$0.00 $10,000.00 $20,000.00 $30,000.00 $40,000.00 $50,000.00 $60,000.00

Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro,…

Chattanooga, TN-GA MSA

Knoxville, TN MSA

Memphis, TN-MS-AR MSA

Morristown, TN MSA

Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA MSA

Median Annual Wages Wage Rates

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Related Occupations

Number Moved into

New Occupation

% Moved

Machinists 461 25.29% Production Workers, All Other 229 12.56% Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 214 11.74% Helpers--Production Workers 160 8.78% Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 148 8.12% Milling and Planning Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 139 7.62% Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 135 7.41% Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 125 6.86% Team Assemblers 107 5.87% Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 105 5.76%

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Painters, Transportation Equipment Painting and coating workers paint and coat a wide range of products, including cars, jewelry, and ceramics.

An occupation within the precision pathway cluster, it is projected to have annual openings of 40 and a 2.2 percent growth rate. Educational requirements for three out of four jobs are a high school education or less; the remainder of employers prefer a post-secondary certificate. The median wage for this occupation is $34,974. The top employing industries are in motor vehicle body and parts manufacturing, industries with significant growth in the state.

0 1 2

Davidson Co.

Blount Co.

Cumberland Co.

Knox Co.

Shelby Co.

Williamson Co.


0 2 4 6

LWIA 2

LWIA 4

LWIA 8

LWIA 9

LWIA13

LWIA Openings

Number of Openings

0 0.5 1

Anderson Co.Blount Co.

Grainger Co.Jefferson Co.

Knox Co.Loudon Co.

Roane Co.Sevier Co.Union Co.


0

1

2

3

4

5

1

Required Technology

Respirators

17

0 10 20 30 40 50


Motor Vehicle PartsManufacturing

Top Industries

Number Employed

45%

28%

26%

1%

Required Education

High School Diploma (or GEDor High School EquivalenceCertificate)

Less than a High SchoolDiploma



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Related Occupations

Number Moved into

New Occupation

% Moved

Automotive Body and Related Repairers 128 20.48% Painters, Construction and Maintenance 100 16.00% Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 85 13.60% Construction Laborers 66 10.56% Helpers--Production Workers 51 8.16% Production Workers, All Other 51 8.16% Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 42 6.72% Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 35 5.60% Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 34 5.44% Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 33 5.28%

$33,000.00 $34,000.00 $35,000.00 $36,000.00 $37,000.00 $38,000.00 $39,000.00

Kingsport-Bristol-…

Memphis, TN-MS-AR…

Chattanooga, TN-GA…

Knoxville, TN MSA

Clarksville, TN-KY MSA

Cleveland, TN MSA

Median Annual Wages

Wage Rates

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Medical Equipment Repairers Medical equipment repairers install, maintain, and repair patient care equipment.

This occupation, within the operations and maintenance cluster, is expected to have annual openings of 60 and a growth rate of 2.9 percent. The median salary for this occupation is $40,254. Nearly half of employers required job candidates to have a post-secondary certificate, associate’s degree, or some college courses; however, one out of three would accept a high school degree. The largest employers are wholesalers of professional and commercial equipment, including medical equipment.

0 1 2 3

Franklin Co.

Knox Co.

Blount Co.

Coffee Co.

Jobs by Area

Number of Jobs 0 2 4 6

Davidson Co.Shelby Co.

Williamson Co.Wilson Co.

Bedford Co.Gibson Co.

Madison Co.Robertson Co.

Rutherford Co.


0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35

LWIA 9

LWIA13

LWIA 3

LWIA 5

LWIA 8

LWIA Openings

Total Openings

20

0 50 100 150 200

Professional and Commercial Equipment and SuppliesMerchant Wholesalers

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair andMaintenance

Health and Personal Care Stores

Outpatient Care Centers

Offices of Physicians

Top Industries

Number Employed

34%

26%

18%

11%

9%

2% Required Education

High School Diploma (or GED or High SchoolEquivalence Certificate)Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)



Bachelor's Degree


0 1 2 3 4 5

Twitter

Mobile or Transportable MedicalLinear Accelerators

Microsoft Word

Picks

Box Truck

Required Tools and Technologies

Number of Jobs Requiring Listed Tools and Technologies

21


Related Occupations

Number Moved

into New Occupation

% Moved

Customer Service Representatives 20 15.15% Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 19 14.39% Biomedical Engineers 15 11.36% Computer User Support Specialists 13 9.85% Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 12 9.09% Medical Equipment Preparers 11 8.33% Driver/Sales Workers 10 7.58% Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 10 7.58% Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 10 7.58%

$0.00 $10,000.00 $20,000.00 $30,000.00 $40,000.00 $50,000.00


Johnson City, TN MSA

Nashville-Davidson--…

Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol,…


Knoxville, TN MSA


Median Annual Salary

Wage Rates

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Brickmasons and Blockmasons Brickmasons, blockmasons, and stonemasons (or, simply, masons) use bricks, concrete blocks, and natural and man-made stones to build fences, walkways, walls, and other structures.

The construction industry in Tennessee, especially Nashville, is booming in the wake of the recent recession, increasing the need for construction workers. Brickmasons and blockmasons are expected to have 40 average annual openings and a growth rate of 3.1 percent. Nearly six in ten jobs posted required less than a high school diploma or equivalent, although the number posted was low. The median salary for the occupation is estimated as $ 42,440.

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0

2

4

6

Knox Co. Shelby Co. Bradley Co. Greene Co. Hamilton Co.


0 2 4 6 8 10 12

Knox Co.Sullivan Co.

Washington Co.Hawkins Co.Johnson Co.

Rutherford Co.Carter Co.

Hamilton Co.Bedford Co.

Blount Co.


0 5 10

LWIA13

LWIA 3

LWIA 5

LWIA Openings

Total Openings byLWIA

23

58% 26%

11%

3% 2%

Required Education Less than a High School Diploma

High School Diploma (or GED or High SchoolEquivalence Certificate)Some College Courses



0

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1

1.2

1

Required Tools/Technology

Picks

$0.00 $10,000.00 $20,000.00 $30,000.00 $40,000.00 $50,000.00



Knoxville, TN MSA




Median Annual Wages

Wages Rates

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Related Occupations


Occupation %

Moved Construction Laborers 214 23.99% Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 133 14.91% Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 83 9.30% Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 72 8.07% Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 71 7.96% Production Workers, All Other 69 7.74% Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 66 7.40% Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 63 7.06% Helpers--Production Workers 62 6.95% Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 59 6.61%

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Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists Market research analysts study market conditions to examine potential sales of a product or service. They help companies understand what products people want, who will buy them, and at what price.

The banking and finance cluster is another area experiencing a current shortage of program completers. Recent data showed Shelby County with just over ten job candidates compared to more than 50 job openings. The occupation of market research analysts and marketing specialists is projected to have annual openings of 280 and a growth rate of 3.2 percent. A bachelor’s degree was the level of education required by most employers; one in five required a master’s degree. The median wage for this occupation is $49,737. More than half later move into management.

0 50 100

Shelby Co.Davidson Co.

Knox Co.Williamson Co.

Hamilton Co.Maury Co.

Rutherford Co.Sullivan Co.Dickson Co.

Crockett Co.

Jobs by Area

Number of Jobs0 10 20


Sumner Co.Williamson Co.

Wilson Co.Robertson Co.

Rutherford Co.Cheatham Co.

Knox Co.Fayette Co.

Candidates by Area

Number of Candidates

0 20 40 60 80 100

LWIA 9LWIA13LWIA 8LWIA 3LWIA 5LWIA 1LWIA 4LWIA 2LWIA 6

LWIA10

LWIA Openings

Number of Openings

26

0 100 200 300 400 500

Management of Companies and…Computer Systems Design and…Wholesale Electronic Markets…

Management, Scientific, and…Agencies, Brokerages, and…

Business, Professional, Labor,…Other Professional, Scientific,…

Other Support ServicesInsurance Carriers

Architectural, Engineering, and…

Top Industries

Number Employed

71%

21%

4% 4%

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

Post-BaccalaureateCertificate

05

101520253035


Number ofJobs

27


$0.00 $20,000.00 $40,000.00 $60,000.00

Memphis, TN-MS-AR…Nashville-Davidson--…Chattanooga, TN-GA…

Johnson City, TN MSAKingsport-Bristol-…

Knoxville, TN MSAMorristown, TN MSA

Jackson, TN MSACleveland, TN MSA


Median Annual Wages Wages Rates

Related Occupations


Occupation % Moved Marketing Managers Green Occupation 690 32.09% Customer Service Representatives 316 14.70% Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 210 9.77% Managers, All Other 165 7.67% Administrative Services Managers 153 7.12% Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants 149 6.93% Sales Managers 143 6.65% Retail Salespersons 139 6.47% Management Analysts 98 4.56% General and Operations Managers 87 4.05%

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Paralegals and Legal Assistants Paralegals and legal assistants do a variety of tasks to support lawyers, including maintaining and organizing files, conducting legal research, and drafting documents.

This occupation is expected to grow faster than most occupations through 2022. Expected annual average openings are 310, with a growth rate of 4.1 percent forecast. The median salary is $42,807. 44 percent of jobs required a bachelor’s degree and 29 percent an associate’s degree. Almost 1 in 10 became lawyers.

0 10 20 30 40 50

Davidson Co.Williamson Co.

Montgomery Co.Hamilton Co.

Shelby Co.Knox Co.

Greene Co.Madison Co.Sullivan Co.

Washington Co. Jobs by Area Number of Jobs

0 10 20 30 40 50

Davidson Co.Williamson Co.

Knox Co.Wilson Co.Shelby Co.

Rutherford Co.Sumner Co.

Hamilton Co.Montgomery Co.

Robertson Co.


0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500

Legal Services

Management, Scientific, and TechnicalConsulting Services

Management of Companies andEnterprises


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0

50

100

150

LWIA 9 LWIA 3 LWIA13 LWIA 5 LWIA 8 LWIA 1 LWIA 2 LWIA 4 LWIA11 LWIA12

LWIA Openings Number of Openings

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14

PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Word processing softwareWestlaw

File management systemsJurisAda

BalancesBilling software

Calculators

Required Tools/Technology Number of Jobs UsingTools and Technologies

44%

29%

12%

8% 5%

2% 0% 0%

Required Education Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree (or other 2-yeardegree)Some College Courses


High School Diploma (or GED or HighSchool Equivalence Certificate)Doctoral Degree


First Professional Degree

30


Related Occupations

Number Moved into New Occupation

% Moved

Legal Secretaries 581 18.37% Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants 417 13.18% Customer Service Representatives 406 12.84% Legal Support Workers, All Other 363 11.48% Lawyers 289 9.14% Administrative Services Managers 259 8.19% Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 257 8.13% Office Clerks, General 225 7.11% Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 190 6.01% Receptionists and Information Clerks 176 5.56%

$0.00 $10,000.00 $20,000.00 $30,000.00 $40,000.00 $50,000.00 $60,000.00



Knoxville, TN MSA


Johnson City, TN MSA



Jackson, TN MSA


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Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic These employees develop programs to control machining or processing of metal or plastic parts by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems. The precision production occupation is projected to have annual openings of 40 and a growth rate of 4.2 percent. The median wage for the occupation is $41,980.

0

0.5

1

1.5

Anderson Co. White Co.

Jobs by Area

Number of Jobs0 1 2 3 4 5 6

LWIA 4LWIA 5LWIA 9

LWIA11LWIA13

LWIA Openings

Number of Openings

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70

Forging and Stamping

Other Fabricated Metal Product…

Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing

Machine Shops; Turned Product; and…

Medical Equipment and Supplies…

Architectural and Structural Metals…

Top Industries

Number Employed

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Sumner County, TennesseeWilson County, Tennessee

Knox County, TennesseeBlount County, Tennessee

Hamblen County, TennesseeHamilton County, TennesseeHawkins County, Tennessee

Jefferson County, TennesseeLoudon County, TennesseePutnam County, Tennessee

Candidates by Area


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35%

30%

15%

10%

6% 4% Required Education Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)


Bachelor's Degree


High School Diploma (or GED or High SchoolEquivalence Certificate)Less than a High School Diploma

$0 $20,000 $40,000 $



Knoxville, TN MSA


Morristown, TN MSA

Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol,…


0

0.5

1

1.5

1


C++

Related Occupations

Number Moved into

New Occupation

% Moved

Machinists 72 31.86% Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 71 31.42% Milling and Planning Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 17 7.52% Production Workers, All Other 13 5.75% Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 11 4.87% Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 9 3.98% Tool and Die Makers 9 3.98% Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 9 3.98% Manufacturing Engineers 8 3.54% First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 7 3.10%

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Financial Analysts Financial analysts provide guidance to businesses and individuals making investment decisions. They assess the performance of stocks, bonds, and other types of investments. Financial analysts, a banking and finance occupation, is expected to have annual openings of 120 and a growth rate of 2.3 percent. The median wage for this occupation is $69,955.

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80Davidson Co.

Shelby Co.Williamson Co.

Knox Co.Rutherford Co.

Hamilton Co.Putnam Co.

Washington Co.Coffee Co.

Sullivan Co. Jobs by Area Number of Jobs

0 5 10 15 20 25 30Davidson Co.

Williamson Co.Rutherford Co.

Wilson Co.Shelby Co.

Sumner Co.Knox Co.

Maury Co.Blount Co.

Anderson Co.


0 100 200 300 400 500

Management, Scientific, and…Management of Companies and…

Insurance CarriersDepository Credit Intermediation

Office Administrative ServicesMedical Equipment and Supplies…Agencies, Brokerages, and Other…

Colleges, Universities, and…Drugs and Druggists' Sundries…Accounting, Tax Preparation,…


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0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45

LWIA 9LWIA 8

LWIA13LWIA 3LWIA 5

LWIA Openings

Number of Openings

0 10 20 30 40 50

PowerPointControllers

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Access

TwitterObjective-C

PlatformsMicrosoft Word

Microsoft PowerPointJ&L Financial Planner



84%

16%

Required Education Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree

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$0.00 $20,000.00 $40,000.00 $60,000.00 $80,000.00 $100,000.00

Kingsport-Bristol-…Chattanooga, TN-GA…

Cleveland, TN MSANashville-Davidson--…Memphis, TN-MS-AR…

Knoxville, TN MSAJackson, TN MSA

Clarksville, TN-KY MSAJohnson City, TN MSA


Related Occupations


Occupation % Moved Accountants 641 31.47% Customer Service Representatives 233 11.44% Financial Managers, Branch or Department 217 10.65% Financial Specialists, All Other 178 8.74% Management Analysts 166 8.15% Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 159 7.81% Managers, All Other 145 7.12% Administrative Services Managers 115 5.65% Treasurers and Controllers 98 4.81% General and Operations Managers 85 4.17%

More than 250 health care companies have operations in Nashville and work on a multistate, national or international basis. Nashville is also home to more than 300 professional service firms (e.g., accounting, architecture, finance, legal) that provide expertise in the health care industry.

Nashville Healthcare Council. Nashville: The Health Care Industry Capital. 2015. Retrieved on April 27, 2015. http://www.healthcarecouncil.com/home/nashville_health_care_industry/industry_profile.aspx

http://www.healthcarecouncil.com/home/nashville_health_care_industry/industry_profile.aspx

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Industrial Engineers Industrial engineers find ways to eliminate wastefulness in production processes. They devise efficient ways to use workers, machines, materials, information, and energy to make a product or provide a service. Industrial engineers have a projection of 20 annual average openings and a growth rate of 1.2 percent. The median wage is $80,257for this occupation.

0 5 10 15 20 25Shelby Co.

Davidson Co.Knox Co.

Anderson Co.Williamson Co.

Blount Co.Hamilton Co.

Robertson Co.Rutherford Co.

Rhea Co. Jobs by Area Number of Jobs

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18

Sumner Co.Rutherford Co.

Davidson Co.Wilson Co.

Robertson Co.Williamson Co.

Hamilton Co.Hawkins Co.

Knox Co.Macon Co.


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0 100 200 300 400

Motor Vehicle Parts ManufacturingArchitectural, Engineering, and…

Medical Equipment and Supplies…Other Fabricated Metal Product…Management of Companies and…

Aerospace Product and Parts…Semiconductor and Other…

Rubber Product ManufacturingEmployment Services

Other General Purpose Machinery…


0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40

REDUCEPowerPoint

Microsoft ExcelAuthor-it

MS ProjectObjective-C

Microsoft WordMixers

Ladder LogicMeters

Required Tools/Technology Number of Jobs RequiringTools and Technologies

62% 14%

13%

7%

4% Required Education Bachelor's Degree





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Related Occupations

Number Moved into

New Occupation % Moved

Managers, All Other 76 17.00% Engineers, All Other 75 16.78% Manufacturing Engineers 66 14.77% Customer Service Representatives 45 10.07% First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 38 8.50% General and Operations Managers 35 7.83% Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 32 7.16% Quality Control Systems Managers 29 6.49% Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 26 5.82% Mechanical Engineers 25 5.59%

$0.00 $20,000.00 $40,000.00 $60,000.00 $80,000.00 $100,000.00 $120,000.00

Cleveland, TN MSAKnoxville, TN MSAKingsport-Bristol-…Jackson, TN MSA

Chattanooga, TN-GA MSANashville-Davidson--…

Clarksville, TN-KY MSAMemphis, TN-MS-AR MSA

Johnson City, TN MSAMorristown, TN MSA


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Construction Managers Construction managers plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise construction projects from development to completion. Part of the technical and preconstruction cluster, construction managers are expected to have annual openings of 270 and a modest growth of 0.8 percent. The construction industry has experienced a pattern of rapid growth which is expected to continue. The growth rate for this occupation is somewhat low but the number of openings is significant.

05

101520253035

Jobs by Area

Number of Openings

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Davidson Co.Rutherford Co.Williamson Co.

Wilson Co.Sumner Co.

Knox Co.Blount Co.

Cheatham Co.Montgomery Co.

Robertson Co.

Candidates by Area


40

0

20

40

60

80

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0123456


Number of Jobs Requiring listedTools and Technologies

0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200

Nonresidential Building Construction

Residential Building Construction

Building Equipment Contractors

Other Specialty Trade Contractors

Architectural, Engineering, and…

Utility System Construction

Highway, Street, and Bridge…

Employment Services

Management of Companies and…

Activities Related to Real Estate


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76%

12%

4% 4% 4% Required Education Bachelor's Degree


Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)Master's Degree


$0.00 $20,000.00 $40,000.00 $60,000.00 $80,000.00 $100,000.00

Memphis, TN-MS-AR MSAChattanooga, TN-GA MSA

Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro,…Johnson City, TN MSA


Cleveland, TN MSAClarksville, TN-KY MSA

Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA MSAMorristown, TN MSA


Related Occupations


Occupation % Moved First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 624 15.94% Construction Carpenters 588 15.02% Managers, All Other 483 12.34% Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 424 10.83% Construction Laborers 396 10.12% General and Operations Managers 351 8.97% Construction and Related Workers, All Other 310 7.92% Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 306 7.82% Retail Salespersons 223 5.70% Customer Service Representatives 209 5.34%

“Sixty-eight projects in downtown Nashville have been completed since 2011, and 47 are currently under construction.”

JLL Capital Markets. Building Design and Construction. “Construction Boom Lures New Lure New Class or Lenders, Says JLL.” April 19, 2014.

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Training and Development Specialists Training and development specialists help plan, conduct, and administer programs that train employees to improve their skills and knowledge. Part of the human resources cluster, this occupation is expected to have 170 annual openings and a growth rate of 1.7 percent. Several of the top industries employing training and development specialists are those with rapid technological and/or systems change, including computer systems design firms, management of companies, and scientific and technical firms. Nearly 100 percent of employers require a bachelor’s degree or more in jobs posted online. More than 4 out of 10 individuals in this field moved into management.

0 10 20

Davidson Co.

Knox Co.

Shelby Co.

Williamson Co.

Rutherford Co.

Hamilton Co.

Sevier Co.

Jackson Co.

Madison Co.Jobs by Area

Number of Openings

0 10 20 30


Williamson Co.Knox Co.

Wilson Co.Anderson Co.

Rutherford Co.Dickson Co.

Robertson Co.Blount County,…

Candidates by Area


0

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20

30

40

50

LWIA 9 LWIA 8 LWIA13 LWIA 5 LWIA 3 LWIA 1 LWIA 2 LWIA 4 LWIA11 LWIA12

LWIA Openings

Number of Openings

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0 100 200 300 400

Computer Systems Design and…Management of Companies and…

Couriers and Express Delivery ServicesBusiness Support Services

Management, Scientific, and…Agencies, Brokerages, and Other…

Insurance CarriersIndividual and Family ServicesOffice Administrative Services

Depository Credit Intermediation


84%

10%

3% 3%

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree



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Related Occupations


Occupation % Moved Customer Service Representatives 403 20.53% Managers, All Other 281 14.31% Training and Development Managers 248 12.63% Administrative Services Managers 170 8.66% Retail Salespersons 155 7.90% General and Operations Managers 150 7.64% Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants 145 7.39% Human Resources Specialists 143 7.28% Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 143 7.28% Teachers and Instructors, All Other 125 6.37%

$0 $20,000 $40,000 $60,000 $80,000

Chattanooga, TN-GA MSAMemphis, TN-MS-AR MSA

Nashville-Davidson--…Knoxville, TN MSA

Johnson City, TN MSACleveland, TN MSA

Clarksville, TN-KY MSAKingsport-Bristol-Bristol,…

Jackson, TN MSAMorristown, TN MSA


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Computer Programmers Computer programmers write code to create software programs. They turn the program designs created by software developers and engineers into instructions that a computer can follow. Programmers must debug the programs—that is, test them to ensure that they produce the expected results. Computer programmers, categorized under the web and multimedia management programming cluster, are expected to have 180 annual openings and a growth rate of 1.0 percent. The number of jobs in the major metropolitan areas of the state was considerably greater than the number of candidates available to take the jobs, especially in Davidson and Shelby counties. More than three out of four employers required a candidate with a bachelor’s degree.

0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450Davidson Co.

Shelby Co.Williamson Co.

Knox Co.Hamilton Co.Anderson Co.

Washington Co.Sumner Co.

Rutherford Co.Wilson Co.

Jobs by Area Number of Openings

0 5 10 15 20 25 30


Loudon Co.Montgomery Co.

Rutherford Co.Sumner Co.

Hamilton Co.Anderson Co.

Blount Co.Cheatham Co.


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0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400

Computer Systems Design and Related ServicesOther Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Management of Companies and EnterprisesInsurance Carriers

Architectural, Engineering, and Related ServicesSoftware Publishers

Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related…Other Support Services

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting…Professional and Commercial Equipment and…


0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80

LWIA 9LWIA 8

LWIA13LWIA 3LWIA 5LWIA 1LWIA 2LWIA 4LWIA 6LWIA 7


0

50

100

150

200

250

Required Tools/Technology Number of JobsRequiring ListedTools andTechnologies

47


78%

11%

6% 5%

0% 0%



High School Diploma (or GED or High SchoolEquivalence Certificate)Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

Master's Degree

First Professional Degree

$0.00 $20,000.00 $40,000.00 $60,000.00 $80,000.00 $100,000.00

Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro, TN MSAMemphis, TN-MS-AR MSA

Morristown, TN MSAKnoxville, TN MSA

Cleveland, TN MSAChattanooga, TN-GA MSA

Jackson, TN MSAJohnson City, TN MSA

Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA MSAClarksville, TN-KY MSA


Related Occupations


Occupation % Moved Software Developers, Applications 410 22.96% Computer Systems Analysts 304 17.02% Computer User Support Specialists 207 11.59% Web Developers 148 8.29% Information Technology Project Managers 147 8.23% Computer and Information Systems Managers 141 7.89% Software Developers, Systems Software 121 6.77% Customer Service Representatives 119 6.66% Computer Occupations, All Other 111 6.22% Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 78 4.37%

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Customer Service Representatives Customer service representatives handle customer complaints, process orders, and provide information about an organization’s products and services. The occupation of customer service representatives, part of the communications development cluster, is projected to have healthy growth with a rate of 1.6 percent and annual openings of 2140. Top industries employing these workers included business support services, insurance carriers, and other financial services employers. Minimum educational requirements for two out of three employers were a high school diploma or GED. Salaries in the Memphis MSA are the highest in the state.

0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700Davidson Co.

Shelby Co.Knox Co.

Hamilton Co.Williamson Co.Rutherford Co.

Washington Co.Montgomery Co.

Sumner Co.Madison Co. Jobs by Area Number of Openings

0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900Davidson Co.

Knox Co.Shelby Co.

Rutherford Co.Montgomery Co.

Hamilton Co.Williamson Co.

Blount Co.Washington Co.

Wilson Co. Candidates by Area Number of Candidates

0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700

LWIA 9LWIA13LWIA 3LWIA 5LWIA 8LWIA 1LWIA 4LWIA 2

LWIA11LWIA 6


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0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000

Business Support ServicesInsurance Carriers

Agencies, Brokerages, and Other…Depository Credit Intermediation

Nondepository Credit IntermediationManagement of Companies and…

Employment ServicesWired Telecommunications Carriers

Grocery StoresData Processing, Hosting, and…


01020304050607080



67%

16%

6%

4% 4% 3%

Required Education High School Diploma (or GED or High SchoolEquivalence Certificate)Bachelor's Degree





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Related Occupations


Occupation % Moved Cashiers 9,426 21.81% Retail Salespersons 6,679 15.45% Office Clerks, General 4,695 10.86% Receptionists and Information Clerks 4,361 10.09% Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 3,799 8.79% Administrative Services Managers 3,336 7.72% Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 2,898 6.71% Managers, All Other 2,788 6.45% Nursing Assistants 2,620 6.06% Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 2,619 6.06%

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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Elementary school teachers prepare younger students for future schooling by teaching them basic subjects such as math and reading and social and other formative skills in public or private schools. This occupation is expected to have annual openings of 1190 and a growth rate of 1.9 percent. The Clarksville and Chattanooga MSAs had the highest median annual wages. About 10 percent moved up to secondary school or postsecondary teaching.

010203040506070

Jobs by Area

Number of openings

0 10 20

Montgomery Co.Knox Co.

Sullivan Co.Davidson Co.

Washington Co.Rutherford Co.

Shelby Co.Greene Co.

Hawkins Co.Madison Co.

Candidates by Area


76%

19%

3% 2% Required Education Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Post-Master's Certificate


0 50 100 150 200 250 300

LWIA 9LWIA 8

LWIA13LWIA 5LWIA 3LWIA 2LWIA 1LWIA 6LWIA 7

LWIA10LWIA Openings

Number of Openings

52


0

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1

1.2

1

Tools/Technology

CellPhone

$0 $20,000 $40,000 $60,000

Clarksville, TN-KY MSAChattanooga, TN-GA MSAMemphis, TN-MS-AR MSA

Cleveland, TN MSANashville-Davidson--…


Johnson City, TN MSAKingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-…

Morristown, TN MSA

Median Annual Wages WageRates

Related Occupations


Occupation % Moved Teachers and Instructors, All Other 551 29.34% Teacher Assistants 287 15.28% Customer Service Representatives 191 10.17% Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 168 8.95% Special Education Teachers, Preschool 143 7.61% Retail Salespersons 131 6.98% Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 115 6.12% Cashiers 104 5.54% Education Teachers, Postsecondary 96 5.11% Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 92 4.90%

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Team Assemblers Assemblers and fabricators assemble finished products and the parts that go into them. They use tools, machines, and their hands to make engines, computers, aircraft, ships, boats, toys, electronic devices, control panels, and more. This occupation is projected to have annual openings of 1,430 and a growth rate of 1.9 percent. Almost 9 of 10 jobs require only a high school education. Among the top industries for employment were motor vehicle parts and motor vehicle body manufacturing.

0 2 4 6 8

Hamilton Co.Rutherford Co.

Davidson Co.Sullivan Co.

McMinn Co.McNairy Co.

Knox Co.Montgomery Co.

Robertson Co.Anderson Co.

Jobs by Area

Number of Openings

0 50 100 150

Coffee Co.Rutherford…

Knox Co.Franklin Co.

Davidson Co.Warren Co.Sumner Co.Bedford Co.

Wilson Co.Hamilton Co.

Candidates by Area


“Tennessee is today the seventh-ranked state for car exports, accounting for about 4.5 percent of the value of American auto exports” Steven G. Livingston in Global Commerce: Tennessee and the National

Economy. http://issuu.com/mtsuberc/docs/spr15

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0 200 400 600

LWIA 9

LWIA 5

LWIA 4

LWIA 6

LWIA 2

LWIA11

LWIA13

LWIA12

LWIA 3

LWIA 8

LWIA Openings

Number of Openings 0 4000 8000 12000

Motor Vehicle Parts…

Employment Services

Motor Vehicle Body and…

Ventilation, Heating, Air-…

Rubber Product Manufacturing

Other Fabricated Metal…

Household and Institutional…

Household Appliance…

Plastics Product Manufacturing

Electrical Equipment…

Top Industries

Number Employed

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Related Occupations

Number Moved into New Occupation % Moved

Production Workers, All Other 1,266 14.01% Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,182 13.08% Helpers--Production Workers 1,121 12.41% Cashiers 1,054 11.67% Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 948 10.49% Packers and Packagers, Hand 893 9.88% Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 755 8.36% Customer Service Representatives 682 7.55% Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 608 6.73% Retail Salespersons 526 5.82%

86%

6%

4% 4% Required Education

High School Diploma (or GED orHigh School EquivalenceCertificate)Less than a High School Diploma



$0 $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000

Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA MSANashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro, TN MSA

Jackson, TN MSAKnoxville, TN MSA

Chattanooga, TN-GA MSAMorristown, TN MSA

Clarksville, TN-KY MSAJohnson City, TN MSA

Memphis, TN-MS-AR MSACleveland, TN MSA


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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers transport goods from one location to another. Most tractor-trailer drivers are long-haul drivers and operate trucks with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) capacity of more than 26,000 pounds. These drivers deliver goods over intercity routes, sometimes spanning several states. This occupation, included in the Truck, Bus, Rail, Water Transportation, and Heavy Equipment cluster, is expected to have annual openings of 1,790 and a growth rate of 1.4 percent.

Nearly one in four employers said they would accept candidates with less than a high school education and five out of ten a high school degree or GED. About one in three long haul drivers later moved to driver/sales worker jobs or to delivery in light trucks.

0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900

Shelby Co.Davidson Co.Hamilton Co.

Knox Co.Madison Co.

Montgomery Co.Rutherford Co.

Washington Co.Sullivan Co.Wilson Co.

Jobs by Area Number of Openings

0 20 40 60 80 100

Knox Co.Davidson Co.

Putnam Co.Shelby Co.

Rutherford Co.Blount Co.

Cumberland Co.Hamilton Co.Jefferson Co.

Williamson Co.


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0 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 30000

General Freight TruckingSpecialized Freight Trucking

Warehousing and StorageCement and Concrete Product…

Grocery and Related Product…Employment Services

Other Specialty Trade ContractorsSupport Activities for Road…

Waste CollectionHighway, Street, and Bridge…


0 100 200 300 400

TractorsTransport Truck

VansFuel pumps

TankersTemplates

Tractor-Trailer TruckForklift

Straight Truck


Number of Jobs Requiring ListedTools and Technologies

0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450

LWIA 9LWIA 5

LWIA13LWIA 3LWIA 2LWIA 6LWIA 8

LWIA11LWIA12LWIA 1


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Related Occupations


Occupation % Moved Driver/Sales Workers 2,267 19.15% Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 1,835 15.50% Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,560 13.18% Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 1,448 12.23% Transportation Workers, All Other 1,298 10.96% Construction Laborers 813 6.87% Security Guards 738 6.23% Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 678 5.73% Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 655 5.53% Helpers--Production Workers 547 4.62%

53% 22%

15%

8% 2%

Required Education High School Diploma (or GED or High SchoolEquivalence Certificate)Less than a High School Diploma



Post-Doctoral Training

$0 $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000

Knoxville, TN MSAMorristown, TN MSA

Memphis, TN-MS-AR MSAKingsport-Bristol-Bristol,…

Nashville-Davidson--…Chattanooga, TN-GA MSA

Jackson, TN MSAClarksville, TN-KY MSAJohnson City, TN MSA

Cleveland, TN MSAMedian Annual Wages Wage Rates

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Electricians Electricians install and maintain electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems in homes, businesses, and factories. The occupation of electricians is expected to have an increase in projected jobs by 450 by the year 2016 and a growth rate of close to 2.0 percent.

Most electricians worked for building equipment contractors. Although Shelby and Hamilton counties had 40 or so job openings, no candidates were available in those areas. Employers preferred candidates with post-secondary certificates. Median annual wages ranged from $40,000 to $50,000.

0 20 40 60 80 100


Hamilton Co.Knox Co.

Rutherford Co.Sullivan Co.Wilson Co.

Montgomery Co.Maury Co.

Williamson Co.


0 20 40 60


Williamson Co.Sullivan Co.

Montgomery Co.Robertson Co.

Rutherford Co.Maury Co.

Greene Co.Washington Co.


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0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000

Building Equipment ContractorsNonresidential Building…

Utility System ConstructionColleges, Universities, and…

Motor Vehicle Parts ManufacturingFruit and Vegetable Preserving and…

Residential Building ConstructionOther Electrical Equipment and…Rubber Product Manufacturing

Beverage Manufacturing


0 20 40 60 80

LWIA 9LWIA 3LWIA 8

LWIA13LWIA 4LWIA 5

LWIA10LWIA 1LWIA 6LWIA 7

LWIA Openings Total Openings

59% 18%

8% 8%

4% 3%

Required Education Post-Secondary Certificate

High School Diploma (or GED or High SchoolEquivalence Certificate)Less than a High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree


Associate's Degree

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Related Occupations


Occupation % Moved Helpers--Electricians 728 18.81% Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 727 18.79% Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 716 18.50% Construction Laborers 344 8.89% Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 302 7.80% First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 289 7.47% Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 257 6.64% Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 180 4.65% First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 166 4.29% Construction and Related Workers, All Other 161 4.16%

0102030405060

Required Tools/Technology Number of Jobs RequiringTechnologies/Tools

$0 $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000

Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA…Memphis, TN-MS-AR MSAChattanooga, TN-GA MSA

Nashville-Davidson--…Knoxville, TN MSA

Morristown, TN MSACleveland, TN MSA

Jackson, TN MSAJohnson City, TN MSA



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Computer User Support Specialists Computer support specialists provide help and advice to people and organizations using computer software or equipment. Some, called computer network support specialists, support information technology (IT) employees within their organization. Others, called computer user support specialists, assist non-IT users who are having computer problems. As the technology industry continues to grow and boom in Nashville, the computer user support specialists occupation is expected to have a growth rate of 2.8 percent and an increase in jobs of 480 by 2016. The most common employing industries include computer systems design and colleges and universities. A majority of employers specified either some college courses, an associate’s degree, or a post-secondary certificate as the minimum requirement for hiring an employee in this occupation. About 13 percent later moved into management.

050

100150200

Jobs by Area

Number of Jobs

0 20 40 60 80 100


Montgomery Co.Williamson Co.

Wilson Co.Shelby Co.

Anderson Co.Sumner Co.

Rutherford Co.Cheatham Co.

Candidates by Area


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0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200

Computer Systems Design and…Colleges, Universities, and…

Management of Companies and…Business Support Services

Elementary and Secondary SchoolsEmployment Services

Agencies, Brokerages, and Other…Data Processing, Hosting, and…Office Administrative ServicesGeneral Medical and Surgical…


0 20 40 60 80 100 120

LWIA 9LWIA13LWIA 3LWIA 8LWIA 5LWIA 1LWIA 4LWIA 2LWIA 6

LWIA10


29%

22% 18%

15%

12%

3% 1%



Associate's Degree


High School Diploma (or GED or High SchoolEquivalence Certificate)Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Master's Degree

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Related Occupations


Occupation % Moved Customer Service Representatives 1,891 25.62% Network and Computer Systems Administrators 1,260 17.07% Computer Systems Analysts 806 10.92% Computer Occupations, All Other 728 9.86% Retail Salespersons 544 7.37% Computer and Information Systems Managers 522 7.07% Computer Network Support Specialists 505 6.84% Information Technology Project Managers 460 6.23% Cashiers 358 4.85% Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 306 4.15%

0

5

10

15

20 Required Tools and Technology

Number of Jobs Requiring Tools and Technology

$0 $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000

Morristown, TN MSAMemphis, TN-MS-AR MSA

Nashville-Davidson--…Chattanooga, TN-GA MSA


Johnson City, TN MSAClarksville, TN-KY MSA

Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-…Cleveland, TN MSA


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Bright Occupations Long Term Projections Summary

Source: TN Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Labor Market Information Section, Long Term Projections to 2022 and Occupational Employment and Wages Survey.

Occupational Title Cluster Grade

2012 Employ-

ment

2022 Employ-

ment

Annual Average

Openings

Annual Growth

Rate

Median Wage (2013)

Computer Systems Analysts A 8810 10890 345 2.1 75,431 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators B 1010 1290 45 2.5 32,429 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal B 2620 3470 160 2.8 33,104 Painters, Transportation Equipment B 960 1190 40 2.2 34,979 Medical Equipment Repairers B 1030 1370 60 2.9 40,254 Brickmasons and Blockmasons A 930 1260 45 3.1 42,440 Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists B 5560 7620 280 3.2 49,737 Paralegals and Legal Assistants A 4820 7170 315 4.0 42,807 Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programing B 490 740 40 4.1 41,980 Financial Analysts B 2470 3110 125 2.3 69,955 Industrial Engineers B 4900 5510 205 1.2 80,257 Construction Managers A 11040 11960 265 0.8 71,911 Computer Programmers A 4900 5400 180 1.0 75,120 Customer Service Representatives A 48050 56410 2145 1.6 28,590 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education A 27740 33520 1190 1.9 46,344 Team Assemblers B 39680 47700 1430 1.9 30,358 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers A 58100 66710 1790 1.4 38,130 Training and Development Specialists B 4520 5350 165 1.7 56,269 Electricians A 11330 11770 445 1.9 46,784 Computer User Support Specialists A 8390 8870 485 2.8 42,340

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Related Occupations and Wages Comparison

Hot Occupations

Hot Occupation

Wage Wage

Comparison Related Occupations Computer Systems Analysts $75,431

$75,655 Computer Programmers

$81,170 Software Development Applications

Construction Managers $71,911

$79,810 General and Operations Managers

$105,690 Architectural and Engineering Managers

Computer Programmers $75,120

$65,289

Computer Systems Engineers and Architects

$53,697 Web Developers

Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators $32,429

$31,909 Team Assemblers

$31,805 Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers

Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators,

Metal and Plastic $33,104

$40,432 Machinists

$32,431

Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders of Metal

and Plastic Painters, Transportation

Equipment $34,979

$35,671 Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters

$28,210 Print Binding and Finishing Workers

Medical Equipment Repairers $40,254

$36,581 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

$58,545 Robotics Technicians

Customer Service Representatives $28,590

$25,027 Receptionists and Information Clerks

$28,590 Patient Representatives

Brickmasons and Blockmasons $42,440

$26,294 Stonemasons

$35,331 Pile-driver Operators

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $46,344

$56,269 Training and Development Specialists

$45,195 Healthcare Social Workers

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Team Assemblers $30,385

$28,755 Molding and Casting Workers

$37,941

Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers

Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists $49,737

$51,096 Public Relations Specialists

$100,285 Marketing Managers

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $38,130

$25,627 Driver/Sales Workers

$28,704 Light Truck or Delivery Service Drivers

Paralegals and Legal Assistants $42,807

$42,910 Legal Support Workers, All Other

$41,551 Legal Secretaries

Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool

Programmers $41,980

$56,930 Electronics Engineering Technologist

$55,446 Industrial Engineering Technician

Financial Analysts $69,955

$63,883 Accountants

$113,364 Personal Financial Advisors

Industrial Engineers $80,257

$110,400 Architectural and Engineering Managers

$75,680 Industrial Safety and Health Engineers

Training and Development Specialists $56,269

$88,225 Marketing Managers

$50,324 Human Resources Specialists

Electricians $46,784

$35,019 Automotive Master Mechanics

$35,737 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

Computer User Support Specialists $42,340

$38,078 Computer Operators

$67,282 Web Administrators

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The program areas listed below had considerably more program completers across the state than annual average job openings.

Oversupplied Programs of Study

Cluster Title Projected Annual

Openings Program Completers

2012 Demand

Lag

(Demand) (Supply)

Cosmetology and Barbering 480 3,486 -3,006 Support Services- Instructional Coordinators 40 1,530 -1,490 Postsecondary Teachers-English Education 40 1,484 -1,444 Journalism and Broadcasting Pathway 290 1,626 -1,336 Construction Pathway - Construction HVAC/R 220 1,039 -819 Postsecondary Teachers- Teacher Education 45 729 -684 Engineering Technology 70 619 -549 Marketing Management 185 698 -513 Surgical Technologist 115 560 -445 Fine Arts 105 526 -421

Source: TN Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Labor Market Information Section, Long Term Projections to 2022 and Supply-Demand Analysis.

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Resources

ONET Website: http://www.onetonline.org/

Tennessee Workforce Main Site: http://www.tn.gov/workforce

Jobs4tn: https://www.jobs4tn.gov/vosnet/Default.aspx

Short-Term Projections: http://www.tn.gov/assets/entities/labor/attachments/2014-2016_SHORT-TERM_PROJECTIONS_REPORT.pdf

Hot Jobs Search Function: http://www.tn.gov/workforce/topic/occupations-in-demand

Contact Information:

Labor Market Information Section Employment Security Division

Department of Labor and Workforce Development 220 French Landing Drive Nashville, Tennessee 37243

Phone: (615) 741-2284

http://www.onetonline.org/

http://www.tn.gov/workforce

https://www.jobs4tn.gov/vosnet/Default.aspx

http://www.tn.gov/assets/entities/labor/attachments/2014-2016_SHORT-TERM_PROJECTIONS_REPORT.pdf

http://www.tn.gov/assets/entities/labor/attachments/2014-2016_SHORT-TERM_PROJECTIONS_REPORT.pdf

http://www.tn.gov/workforce/topic/occupations-in-demand

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