Map Your Career

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1 Map Your Career County of Summit, Ohio Russell M. Pry, Executive Understanding career pathway op ons - whether you are in a par cular industry already or exploring which one to enter - can be very helpful for career planning. Career pathway diagrams illustrate the occupa ons and industry-wide pathways available within a par cular sector. This can be an invaluable help for both job seekers and workers as they consider how to advance in or choose a career. This guide will provide career pathways in five industries key to Summit County s local economy: Health Care; Biotechnology, Life, and Polymer Sciences; Informa on Technology; Finance, Insurance and Real Estate; Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades. For each industry, you ll learn about current trends, average wages, and typical career pathways. For more informa on on addi onal career services, please contact: Ohio Means Jobs Summit County, 1040 East Tallmadge Avenue, Akron, Ohio 44310, , h ps:// Factoids In the coming years, 85% of new jobs will require more than a high school diploma or GED. In the coming years, posi ons requiring non-skilled labor will only make up between 2% and 12% of all available jobs. 98% of all jobs will require at least a high school diploma or GED. 1

2 Resources for Educa on and Career Planning 1. Ohio Labor Market Informa on: h p://ohiolmi.com/ -- The state s site which combines wage data with other resources, including career explora on, job trends reports, and a wealth of other data. 2. Ohio Means Jobs: h ps://ohiomeansjobs.com -- Ohio Means Jobs is the State of Ohio s website created by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services that allows you to search all electronic job opportuni es posted online which include Ohio employers, na onal commercial job boards and specialty industries. Let all Ohio employers find you today by taking the opportunity to post your resume for FREE. 3. Ohio Means Jobs Summit County: h ps:// -- Ohio Means Jobs Summit County is Summit County s one-stop job service center. Visitors have free access to internet accessible computers, copiers, and fax machines in the Resource Room, a end basic computer training and other skills training courses, and register for the state-wide job matching system to be no fied of job openings in their interest areas. 4. Bureau of Labor Sta s cs, Wage Data: h p://bls.gov/bls/blswage.htm -- A resource which includes recent salary survey data and short descrip ons for hundreds of occupa onal categories. Users can view wages on a na onal, state, or local level. To visit the Akron Metropolitan Sta s cal Area (MSA) wage data page, please see: h p://bls.gov/oes/current/oes_10420.htm. 5. Career One-Stop: h p:// -- Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, this site contains tools to help job seekers, students, businesses, and career professionals. 6. O*Net Online: h p:// -- A na on-wide career explora on resource, the O*Net database contains informa on about hundreds of occupa ons, including job tasks, educa on requirements, and wages. Wages in different industries and companies change at different mes throughout the year. There is always a lag between published wages and actual wages. In addi on, in some of the emerging professions described in this booklet, published wage informa on is not yet available. Please consider the wage informa on as a guide. More current wage informa on is always part of the employment interview and selec on process. A wide range of cer ficates and degrees are offered by the many community and technical colleges located throughout Northeast Ohio. To locate a college near you and learn more about the programs available, visit the Na onal Center on Educa on Sta s cs College Navigator webpage, or 50States.com at h p:// Na onally recognized industry cer fica ons can increase your wage poten al and in some cases equal college credit. Choose a training program that includes at least one industry creden al. For a list of over 900 registered apprenticeship programs in Ohio, go to: or visit the Apprenticeship Sponsors Database at to locate an apprenticeship program near you 2

3 Summit County's 20 Fastest Growing Occupations, Occupational Title Proj. Emp. Education Level Growth / Required Year Average Wage, 2014 Personal Care Aides 4.0% Less than H.S. $20,800 Home Health Aides 3.6% Less than H.S. $20,300 Interpreters and Translators 3.5% Bachelor's degree $48,700 Insulation Workers, Mechanical Skincare Specialists Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Occupational Therapy Assistants Brickmasons and Blockmasons Physical Therapist Assistants Helpers Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters Physical Therapist Aides Segmental Pavers 3.4% H.S. diploma or equivalent 3.3% Postsecondary non degree award $56,300 $42, % Associate's degree $62, % Associate's degree $57, % Less than H.S. $60, % Associate's degree $60, % Less than H.S. $38, % Associate's degree $25, % H.S. diploma or equivalent $36,100 Physician Assistants 2.8% Master's degree $79,800 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 2.7% Doctoral or professional degree 2.7% Doctoral or professional degree $78,100 $73,400 Audiologists 2.7% Doctoral or professional degree $65,600 Orthotists and Prosthetists 2.7% Master's degree $47,200 Genetic Counselors 2.7% Bachelor's degree $62,900 Helpers Electricians 2.7% H.S. diploma or equivalent $32,100 Physical Therapists 2.6% Master's degree $82,200 Educa on is the Ticket to Higher Salaries The charts presented below show what the average salary is for all growing occupa- ons in Summit County for each educa on level, and how much those occupa ons are expected to grow over the next 10 years. Average Annual Wages, Growing Occupations in Summit County, Postgraduate degree Bachelor's degree 2 year degree or certificate Long term training, no exp, no award Previous work experience, no award Moderate term OJT, no exp, no award Short term OJT, no exp, no t award $58,200 $45,200 $44,000 $40,100 $26,800 $70,700 $96,000 $0 $50,000 $100,000 Source: JobsEQ(R). 3 Avg. Annual Projected Job Growth Rate, Growing Occupations in Summit County, year degree or certificate Postgraduate degree Long term training, no exp, no award Short term OJT, no exp, no award Bachelor's degree Moderate term OJT, no exp, no award Previous work experience, no award 07% 0.7% 0.6% 0.7% 0.7% 1.1% 1.3% 1.3% 0.0% 1.0% 2.0% Summit County's 20 Occupations with the Most Annual Job Openings, Occupational Title Avg. Proj. Annual Openings Average Annual Wage, 2014 Retail Salespersons 305 $25,700 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 271 $19,000 Cashiers 246 $20,200 Waiters and Waitresses 231 $20,100 Registered Nurses 210 $63,400 Customer Service Representatives Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 181 $32, $25,400 Personal Care Aides 126 $20,800 Office Clerks, General 114 $29,200 Home Health Aides 113 $20,300 Nursing Assistants 112 $24,400 Accountants and Auditors 104 $69,700 General and Operations Managers Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 96 $116, $30,200 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 81 $26,900 First Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers Heavy and Tractor Trailer Truck Drivers Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 80 $48, $42, $34,100 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, 72 $61,500 Except Technical and Scientific Products First Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 70 $42,100

4 Health Care Expected Employability and/or So Skills Integrity, Work Ethic, Communicator, Adaptor, Cri cal Thinker, Dependable Trends Health care has become one of the most important employment sectors in Summit County. In 2015, healthcare prac oners, technical, and healthcare support occupa ons employed 25,491 people in Summit County, accoun ng for nearly 9.7% of all employed workers in Summit County. Job growth in health care occupa ons con nues to rise despite the recent economic recession. Es mates show that combined healthcare prac oner, technical, and healthcare support occupa ons in Summit County are projected to increase by about 1.7% each year over the next 10 years. Some health care jobs will be in long-term care and care for seniors and others with special needs. Summit County has more than 250 facili es or agencies that provide some type of long-term care and across Ohio there are over 20,000 long-term care employees. Top Health Care Jobs in Summit County (ranked by total employment) Occupation Total Average Employment Salary Registered Nurses 6,477 $63,400 Nursing Assistants 3,316 $24,400 Home Health Aides 1,848 $20,300 Medical Assistants 1,298 $28,100 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 890 $40,500 Pharmacy Technicians 757 $29,100 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 690 $175,100 Pharmacists 622 $114,900 Dental Assistants 586 $34,400 Physical Therapists 461 $82,200 Radiologic Technologists 453 $50,500 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 439 $35,000 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 418 $27,900 Dental Hygienists 367 $69,600 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 352 $57,700 Wages For detailed informa on about health care occupa ons including earnings opportuni es, employment projec ons, detailed job descrip ons, training schools, and other per nent informa on, see the Akron Regional Hospital Associa on s Career Guide at: h p:// Source: JobsEQ(R) 4 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 331 $41,100 Respiratory Therapists 303 $51,100 Family and General Practitioners 279 $146,600 Nurse Practitioners 274 $90,400 Speech Language Pathologists 251 $71,400 Occupational Therapists 243 $81,400 Surgical Technologists 241 $45,900 Phlebotomists 222 $30,300 Massage Therapists 217 $42,400 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 216 $39,400 Physician Assistants 204 $79,800 Dentists, General 184 $206,300 Physical Therapist Assistants 175 $60,100 Medical Transcriptionists 157 $29,600 Source: JobsEQ(R). * Note: Employment and average salary are for the 4 most recent quarters ending with the 2nd quarter of 2015

5 Health Care Career Paths Education Requirement (annual earnings potential) Administrative Allied Health Information Technology Medicine & Medical Support Nursing Rehabilitation Service & Skilled Maintenance Doctorate ($70k-$250k) Advanced Degree ($40k-$120k) Medical Director Pharmacist Physician Director of Nursing Physical Therapist Dentist Psychologist Administrator Social Worker Chief Information Officer Researcher Clinical Nurse Specialist Counselor Supervisor Chief Financial Officer Genetic Counselor Physicians Assistant Nurse Practitioner Occupational Therapist Chief Compliance Officer Optician Speech Pathologist Bachelor's Degree ($30k-$100k) Accountant Dietitian Data Base Manager Registered Nurse Art Therapist Engineer Financial Analyst Medical Technologist Medical Records Music Therapist Safety Officer Administrator Nursing Home Administrator Perfusionist Network Administrator Activities Director Biomedical Engineer Respiratory Therapist Programmer Analyst Athletic Trainer Systems Administrator Surgeon's Assistant Web Designer Microbiologist Associate's Degree ($25k-$75k) Administrative Assistant Medical Technician Coding Specialist Office Manager Registered Nurse Occupational Therapy Carpenter Paralegal Paramedic Computer Operator Dental Hygienist Physical Therapy Assistant Electrician Coding Technician Radiation Therapist Health Info Technician Medical Secretary Plumber Diet Technician Picture Archiving Administrator Ophathamalic Technician Security Officer Cardiovascular Biomedical Technician Technologist Pharmacy Technician Paramedic Imaging Technologist -Nuclear Medicine -Radiology -Ultrasound Some Post Secondary Training ($25k-$45k) Clerk EEG Technician Help Desk Administrator Dental Tech Licensed Practical Nurse Painter Secretary EMT Medical Assistant EKG Technician Neuro Technician Sterile Supply Technician Technician HS Diploma ($15k-$36k) Billing Clerk EKG Technician Nursing Assistant Physical Therapy Aide Dietary Aide Financial Assistant Imaging Assistant Transportation Aide Housekeeping Assistant Receptionist Unit Clerk Delivery Technician Notes: 1. Job titles are shown with minimal educational requirement; many in these fields hold advanced degrees. 2. Several titles have more than one point of entry. For example, an individual licensed to sit for the Registered Nurse boards can be qualified by virtue of graduation from an associate degree program, diploma school (less common) or a bachelor's program. 3. Several of the post secondary education titles receive their training on the job. 4. In addition to titles shown, most health care facilities require (depending on size of organization) all of the usual support functions: public relations, marketing, accounts payable, receivable, payroll, compliance, legal, human resources, etc. 5

6 Biotechnology, Life, and Polymer Sciences Expected Employability and/or So Skills Integrity, Work Ethic, Communicator, Adaptor, Cri cal Thinker, Dependable Trends Biotechnology, Life, and Polymer Sciences encompass a broad range of occupa ons in medical devices, materials science, chemistry, product engineering, and even genome sciences. This emerging field employed 1,667 people in Summit County, and is expected to grow by about 0.4% per year. Job growth in biotechnology and life sciences is fueled by help from technology assistance programs like the Austen BioInnova on Ins tute (ABIA) in Akron and investments from the State of Ohio s Third Fron er program. Both en es are keenly aware of the region s poten al as a hub for sustained and increased economic growth within the industry. ABIA is an Ohio Center of Excellence for Biomedicine and Health Care, future home of the Ohio Hub of Innova on and Opportunity for Biomaterials Commercializa on and, along with its founding member, The University of Akron, winner of the pres gous U.S. Department of Commerce s 16 Na onal Innova on Awards. Wages Earnings range from $35,700 for Forest and Conserva on Technicians to $122,000 for Economists. [Note: Wages are averages of all occupa ons within the sector including entry level and high level posi ons.] For detailed informa on about occupa ons within this sector (e.g. current wage ranges per occupa on, training schools, employment projec ons, and a link to jobs listed on the Labor Market Informa on website): 1. Go to h p://ohiolmi.com/proj/sococccodes.htm 2. Follow the instruc ons in the Occupa onal Profiles with Wages and Skills sec on to start your search. Top Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations Jobs in Summit County (ranked by employment) Occupation Total Employment Average Salary Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 189 $69,500 Chemists 179 $72,300 Chemical Technicians 156 $45,400 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 151 $67,700 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 115 $62,600 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 108 $48,500 Biological Technicians 92 $40,200 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 47 $67,900 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 46 $36,700 Biochemists and Biophysicists 41 $82,700 Urban and Regional Planners 38 $65,800 Social Science Research Assistants 37 $39,500 Biological Scientists, All Other 35 $68,000 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 34 $70,800 Physical Scientists, All Other 31 $80,000 Microbiologists 25 $74,700 Forest and Conservation Technicians 25 $35,700 Survey Researchers 24 $58,800 Physicists 23 $90,300 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 23 $57,800 Economists 21 $122,800 Food Scientists and Technologists 21 $58,400 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 21 $37,200 Source: JobsEQ(R). Note: Employment and average salary are for the 4 most recent quarters ending with the 2nd quarter of

7 Career Paths in Biotechnology, Life, Polymer Sciences, and Advanced Materials Doctorate Degree Career Opportunities: Scien st (Lab Director) Research Scien st Regulatory Affairs Director University Professor Master of Science Degree Career Opportunities: Teacher Lab Manager Clinical Research Manager Product and Marke ng Manager Community College Areas of Study: Math Chemistry Biotechnology Biological Sciences Degree: Associate in Science Associate in Technology Career Opportunities: Lab Technician Lab Assistant Research Assistant Manufacturing Media Prep Specialist To University To complete a four-year degree To Community College To expand hands-on skills and training University Areas of Study: Math Physics Chemistry Biological Sciences Degree: Bachelor of Science Career Opportunities: Medical or Technical Writer Bioinforma cs Clinical Research Associate Imaging Specialist Research Associate Environmental Health and Safety Technician High School Areas of Study: Career Opportunities: Math Chemistry Biotechnology Lab Glass Worker Lab Assistant Biology Physics Animal Care Worker 77

8 Informa on Technology Expected Employability and/or So Skills Integrity, Work Ethic, Communicator, Adaptor, Cri cal Thinker, Dependable Trends Core technology skills are an increasingly cri cal skill set for a broad spectrum of occupa ons and industry sectors, not just those tradi onally associated with computers and high technology. Examples of some current in-demand jobs in Summit and Portage Coun es include database administrators, network administrators, so ware engineers, and computer programmers. About 7,400 people are currently employed in informa on technology jobs in Summit County; a number that is expected to grow an average of 0.8% per year through These jobs will be based in a wide variety of companies: small technology consultancies, large employers, educa onal ins tu ons, and even transporta on companies. Wages The average annual wage for the broad job-related category, Computer and Mathema cal opera ons, was $74,800 in the 2nd quarter of Wages range from $49,100 for Computer User Support Specialists to $102,800 for computer and informa on research scien sts. Top Information Technology Jobs in Summit County (ranked by total employment) Occupation Total Average Employment Salary Software Developers, Applications 1,238 $81,200 Computer Systems Analysts 1,122 $83,200 Computer User Support Specialists 1,121 $49,100 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 748 $72,500 Software Developers, Systems Software 674 $90,300 Computer Programmers 536 $79,100 Computer Occupations, All Other 397 $80,200 Computer Network Support Specialists 342 $55,300 Computer Network Architects 275 $98,700 Web Developers 237 $51,800 Database Administrators 234 $79,300 Operations Research Analysts 187 $76,100 Information Security Analysts 158 $73,300 Actuaries 61 $100,400 Statisticians 47 $82,600 Computer and Information Research Scientists 31 $102,800 Source: JobsEQ(R). Note: Employment and average salary are for the 4 most recent quarters ending with the 2nd quarter of 2015 [Note: Wages are averages of all occupa ons within the sector including entry level and high level posi ons.] For detailed informa on about occupa ons within this sector (e.g. current wage ranges per occupa on, training schools, employment projec ons, and a link to jobs listed on the Labor Market Informa on website): 1. Go to h p://ohiolmi.com/proj/sococccodes.htm, 2. Follow the instruc ons in the Occupa onal Profiles with Wages and Skills sec on to start your search. 8

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10 Finance, Insurance and Real Estate (FIRE) Expected Employability and/or So Skills Integrity, Work Ethic, Communicator, Adaptor, Cri cal Thinker, Dependable Detail-Oriented Trends More than 14,000 people are currently employed in Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate jobs in Summit County. That figure is expected to grow by about 0.4% per year through Wages Earnings range from Mee ng, Conven on, and Event Planners, $36,100 to $117,500 for Personal Financial Advisors. [Note: Wages are averages of all occupa ons within the sector including entry level and high level posi ons.] For detailed informa on about occupa ons within this sector (e.g. current wage ranges per occupa on, training schools, employment projec ons, and a link to jobs listed on the Labor Market Informa on website): 1. Go to h p://ohiolmi.com/proj/sococccodes.htm, 2. Follow the instruc ons in the Occupa onal Profiles with Wages and Skills sec on to start your search. Top Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate in Jobs in Summit County (ranked by total employment) Occupation Total Average Employment Salary Accountants and Auditors 2,928 $69,700 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 1,837 $61,300 Management Analysts 1,097 $70,900 Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 1,032 $63,400 Human Resources Specialists 1,008 $55,900 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 669 $62,100 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 669 $62,100 Financial Analysts 597 $75,500 Training and Development Specialists 498 $59,300 Compliance Officers 448 $62,200 Cost Estimators 412 $58,700 Loan Officers 378 $65,200 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 349 $54,200 Logisticians 278 $67,600 Personal Financial Advisors 277 $117,500 Financial Specialists, All Other 265 $66,900 Insurance Underwriters 255 $65,600 Tax Preparers 203 $38,100 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 200 $54,100 Labor Relations Specialists 150 $50,400 Credit Analysts 145 $65,900 Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners 134 $36,100 Budget Analysts 107 $71,600 Financial Examiners 73 $65,800 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 64 $59,600 Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents 57 $60,600 Credit Counselors 47 $45,700 Fundraisers 40 $48,800 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage 38 $60,500 Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products 9 $61,200 Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and 4 $73,400 Farm Labor Contractors 0 -- Source: JobsEQ(R). Note: Employment and average salary are for the 4 most recent quarters ending with the 2nd quarter of

11 Career Paths in Finance, Insurance and Real Estate (FIRE) Associate s Degree Bookkeeper Accounts Receivable Clerk Accounts Payable Clerk Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate Entry level (HS Diploma or Some Post-Secondary Educa on) Bank Teller Customer Service Representa ve Recep onist Secretary Administra ve Assistant Office Manager Bachelor s Degree Accountant Employment, Recruitment, Placement Specialist Financial Analyst Insurance Sales Agent Property and Real Estate Manager Social and Community Service Manager 11 Advanced Degrees Financial Manager Investment Manager Management Analyst Chief Financial Officer Audit Manager Tax Preparer

12 Advanced Manufacturing, Transporta on, and Logis cs Expected Employability and/or So Skills Integrity, Work Ethic, Communicator, Adaptor, Cri cal Thinker, Dependable Trends Manufacturing-related occupa ons accounted for 38,805 employees in 2015; 14.8% of Summit County s total employment. In Summit County, logistician jobs are projected to grow an average of 1.2% per year over the next 10 years, and transporta on & materials moving jobs are projected to grow 0.2% per year over the next 10 years. Produc on jobs are expected to decline by 0.7% per year over the next 10 years. Wages The highest annual wage for Manufacturing, Transporta on, and Logis cs in Summit County was $129,100 for Air Traffic Controllers in 2014; the lowest was $19,500 for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants (does not include Emergency Medical Technicians). [Note: Wages are averages of all occupa ons within the sector including entry level and high level posi ons.] Source: JobsEQ(R) Note: Employment and average salary are for the 4 most recent quarters ending with the 2nd quarter of 2015 Top Manufacturing, Transporta on, and Logis cs Jobs in Summit County (ranked by total employment) Total Employment Average Salary Total Employment Occupation Occupation Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 4,693 $25,400 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 291 $33,000 Heavy and Tractor Trailer Truck Drivers 3,862 $42,800 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 284 $22,700 Team Assemblers 2,478 $29,900 Logisticians 278 $67,600 Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 1,811 $29,900 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 265 $29,600 Machinists 1,435 $38,900 Butchers and Meat Cutters 263 $32,800 First Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 1,404 $54,200 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders 255 $39,200 Packers and Packagers, Hand 1,396 $23,900 Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants 229 $22,400 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 1,160 $35,700 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 226 $44,300 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 1,010 $35,900 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 222 $37,000 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 1,006 $32,900 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 202 $32,000 Helpers Production Workers 959 $26,600 Tire Builders 175 $37,300 Driver/Sales Workers 783 $21,600 Parking Lot Attendants 168 $20,600 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 771 $29,100 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 160 $39,400 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 673 $21,700 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 159 $43,800 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 617 $28,700 Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators 147 $45,600 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 615 $29,900 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 141 $34,800 Bus Drivers, School or Special Client 556 $30,000 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 139 $34,700 Computer Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 550 $38,300 Food Batchmakers 134 $26,600 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 514 $32,000 Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 134 $30,100 Production Workers, All Other 436 $30,900 Print Binding and Finishing Workers 132 $30,300 Printing Press Operators 421 $36,300 Chemical Plant and System Operators 122 $52,100 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 405 $30,900 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 122 $20,700 Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers 404 $21,900 Sewing Machine Operators 121 $24,700 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 395 $35,600 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers 115 $24,500 First Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 368 $58,500 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 106 $30,100 First Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 346 $49,300 Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers 101 $34,700 Tool and Die Makers 337 $40,700 Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic 101 $51,700 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 320 $30,400 Prepress Technician and Workers 94 $39,400 Bakers 310 $25,200 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 94 $28,500 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 297 $35,600 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 91 $38,500 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 291 $38,200 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers 90 $42,300 Source: JobsEQ(R) Note: Employment and average salary are for the 4 most recent quarters ending with the 2nd quarter of 2015 Average Salary 12

13 Career Paths in Advanced Manufacturing Entry Level Cer ficates / Appren ce Program 2-Year Degrees 4-Year Degrees Assembler Extrusion Operator Machine Operator Office Clerk Warehouse Worker CNC Machinist Electrician Inspector Leadperson Machinist Maintenance Worker Truck/Bus/ Commercial Driver (CDL) Welder MSSC* CPT CLT Administrative Assistant Bookkeeper CAD/CAM Technician CNC Technician Expeditor IT Technician Quality/Process Improvement Leader Supervisor/Foreman Accountant Engineering IT Manager Labor Relations / HR Manager Plant Manager Supply Chain / Logistics Manager Sales / Marketing Manager Wage Range: $ $22.42 Wage Range: $ $28.48 Wage Range: $ $29.52 Wage Range: $ $54.96 * MSSC = Manufacturing Skill Standards Council CPT = Cer fied Produc on Technician CLT = Cer fied Logis cs Technician Chart Source: US Department of Labor, Cleveland-Akron-Elyria OH Compensation Survey - January

14 Skilled Trades Expected Employability and/or So Skills Integrity, Work Ethic, Communicator, Adaptor, Cri cal Thinker, Dependable Trends Skilled trades (which include construc on, extrac on, installa on, maintenance, and repair-related occupa ons), accounted for 18,378 employees; about 7.0% of Summit County s combined total employment through the 2nd quarter of Occupa ons associated with skilled trades are projected to grow faster than the total employment in Summit County. Total employment projected is expected to grow by an average of 0.5% per year over the next 10 years, while jobs related to construc on and extrac on occupa ons are projected to grow by 1.0% per year over the next 10 years. Installa on, maintenance, and repair occupa ons are expected to grow by 0.4% per year over the next 10 years. Wages The average annual wage in Summit County for construc on and extrac on jobs through the 2nd quarter of 2015 was $47,900, while the average annual wage for installa on, maintenance, and repair jobs was $41,300. Earnings range from $65,400 for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substa on, and Relay workers to $25,500 for Helpers--Installa on, Maintenance, and Repair Workers. [Note: Wages are averages of all occupa ons within the sector including entry level and high level posi ons.] For detailed informa on about occupa ons within this sector (e.g. current wage ranges per occupa on, training schools, employment projec ons, and a link to jobs listed on the Labor Market Informa on website): 1. Go to h p://ohiolmi.com/proj/sococccodes.htm, 2. Follow the instruc ons in the Occupa onal Profiles with Wages and Skills sec on to start your search. * Source: JobsEQ(R) Top Skilled Trade Jobs in Summit County (ranked by total employment) Occupation Total Average Employment Salary Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 2,269 $36,500 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 1,568 $34,800 Construction Laborers 1,374 $41,100 Electricians 1,015 $58,700 Carpenters 896 $46,700 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 863 $57,900 Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers 733 $61,800 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 717 $47,300 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 676 $45,100 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 509 $58,400 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 482 $41,100 Tire Repairers and Changers 382 $26,300 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 353 $42,800 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 342 $55,000 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 329 $35,800 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 314 $41,700 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 280 $48,300 Sheet Metal Workers 262 $37,600 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 249 $43,900 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 249 $25,500 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 221 $45,800 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 210 $37,100 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 207 $41,600 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 195 $40,800 Roofers 183 $39,700 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 144 $60,400 Highway Maintenance Workers 143 $41,000 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 132 $41,500 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 130 $52,800 Helpers--Electricians 124 $32,100 Source: JobsEQ(R). Note: Employment and average salary are for the 4 most recent quarters ending with the 2nd quarter of

15 Career Paths in Skilled Trades Company Owner Site/Corporate Manager Senior Project Manager Construc on Manager First-Line Supervisor On-the-Job/ Pre-Appren ceship Training Long-Term, 12 mos. plus: Hea ng, AC Tile and Marble Se er Painter Moderate-Term, 1-12 mos.: Roofer Title Examiner Bldg. Maintenance Worker Short-Term, up to 1 month: Cra Helper Cra Laborer Flagger Appren ceship Trained by Master Craftsperson 2-6 years: Journeyperson (ex: carpenter, electrician, mason, plumber, painter, drywall installer) Associate s Degree Community/Technical College up to 2 yr. Certi ication or Degree: Architectural Dra er Automo ve Service Technician Building Inspector Carpenter Plumber Cost Es mator Bachelor s/master s Degree College/University 4 + years: Architect Auditor Civil Engineer Construc on Manager Interior Designer Landscape Architect Urban Planner High School / GED Secondary Educa on Voca onal School Sources: Ohio Labor Market Informa on, Occupa onal Wage Survey Es mates, Home Builder s Ins tute and AGC Educa on Founda on 15 15

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19 Occupa on: Average star ng wage per hour: Required training/experience: Training ins tu on: Length of training: Training cost: Occupa on: Average star ng wage per hour: Required training/experience: Map Your Career! Add the industry you are planning a career in here As you plan your career in one industry, iden fying your transferable skills is important. What skills do you bring with you from another industry/occupa on that can be transferred to this industry, and may be helpful as you move into a different industry in the future? Training ins tu on: Length of training: Training cost: Occupa on: Average star ng wage per hour: Required training/experience: Training ins tu on: Length of training: Training cost: Source: Modified from Utah s Job Connection, Dept. of Workforce Services, Sample Career Ladders For detailed informa on about occupa ons within a sector (such as schools, employment projec ons, current wage ranges and a link to jobs listed at WorkSource): Go to h p://ohiolmi.com/jobs/careers.htm Click on the Occupa onal Profiles with Wages and Skills link, and follow the instruc ons on the page. 19

20 Summit County Ohio Means Jobs Summit County 1040 East Tallmadge Ave. Akron, Ohio h ps:// Map Your Career was adapted for use in Summit County, Ohio with permission from The Workforce Development Council of Sea le-king County. For addi ons or correc ons, please call , ext The version of this document was sponsored locally by: 20