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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, , 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 p:// -- 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 appren ceship programs in Ohio, go to: h p://jfs.ohio.gov/appren ceship, or visit the Appren ceship Sponsors Database at h p://oa.doleta.gov/ to locate an appren ceship program near you. 2

3 Summit County's 20 Fastest Growing Occupations, Occupational Title Proj. Emp. Growth / Year Education Level Required Average Wage, 2012 Personal Care Aides 3.6% Less than H.S. $19,100 Home Health Aides 3.5% Less than H.S. $20,000 Insulation Workers, Mechanical Interpreters and Translators Skincare Specialists Occupational Therapy Assistants Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Helpers Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters Brickmasons and Blockmasons Physical Therapist Assistants Physical Therapist Aides Segmental Pavers 3.4% H.S. diploma or equivalent $41, % Bachelor's degree $52, % Postsecondary non degree award $29, % Assoc $54, % Associate's degree $60, % Less than H.S. $37, % H.S. diploma or equivalent $58, % Assoc $62, % H.S. diploma or equivalent 2.8% H.S. diploma or equivalent $21,600 $36,500 Physician Assistants 2.7% Master's degree $83,800 Massage Therapists Helpers Electricians Audiologists Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Occupational Therapy Aides Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary Orthotists and Prosthetists 2.6% Postsecondary non degree award 2.6% H.S. diploma or equivalent 2.6% Doctoral or professional degree 2.5% Doctoral or professional degree 2.5% H.S. diploma or equivalent 2.5% Doctoral or professional degree $42,200 $31,300 $70,000 $67,700 $33,100 $104, % Master's degree $49,700 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 $69,100 $57,200 $43,500 $41,200 $41,000 $26,800 $97,300 $0 $50,000 $100,000 Source: JobsEQ(R). 3 Avg. Annual Projected Job Growth Rate, Growing Occupations in Summit County, Postgraduate degree 2 year degree or certificate 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 08% 0.8% 0.7% 0.5% 0.7% 1.2% 1.1% 1.1% 0.0% 1.0% 2.0% Summit County's 20 Occupations with the Most Annual Job Openings, Occupational Title Avg. Proj. Annual Openings Median Hourly Wage, 2012 Retail Salespersons 385 $9.76 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 383 $8.73 Cashiers 348 $9.14 Home Health Aides 341 $8.90 Registered Nurses 283 $30.41 Waiters and Waitresses 271 $8.76 Office Clerks, General 196 $12.44 Customer Service Representatives Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Heavy and Tractor Trailer Truck Drivers 186 $ $ $18.70 Childcare Workers 130 $10.74 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 129 $10.79 Accountants and Auditors 116 $28.45 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Sales Rep., Wholesale & Mfg, ex. Tech. & Scientific Products Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 114 $ $ $ $ $11.55 Medical Secretaries 101 $14.39 First Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 96 $21.64

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 2014, healthcare prac oners, technical, and healthcare support occupa ons employed 26,676 people in Summit County, accoun ng for nearly 10.3% 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 1.6% 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. 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 Top Health Care Jobs in Summit County (ranked by total employment) Total Average Occupation Employment Salary Registered Nurses 6,619 $62,500 Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 5,448 $23,200 Miscellaneous Healthcare Support Occupations 2,868 $28,900 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1,590 $40,600 Physicians and Surgeons 1,409 $169,200 Therapists 1,409 $72,000 Health Practitioner Support Technologists and Technicians 1,377 $33,200 Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians 872 $53,500 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians 714 $49,300 Pharmacists 606 $114,800 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 476 $34,700 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 442 $34,100 Dental Hygienists 370 $68,500 Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides 288 $46,100 Nurse Practitioners 262 $87,500 Miscellaneous Health Technologists and Technicians 239 $39,200 Dentists 216 $208,500 Physician Assistants 200 $83,800 Massage Therapists 185 $42,200 Miscellaneous Health Practitioners and Technical Workers 152 $35,300 Opticians, Dispensing 137 $33,400 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians 134 $63,100 Dietitians and Nutritionists 131 $50,200 Veterinarians 96 $83,900 Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides 89 $49,400 Nurse Anesthetists 84 $156,900 Optometrists 71 $120,900 Chiropractors 67 $113,700 Miscellaneous Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 65 $67,000 Source: JobsEQ(R). * Note: Employment and average salary are for the 4 most recent quarters ending with the 2nd quarter of 2014

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 1,720 people in Summit County, and is expected to grow by about 0.3% 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 $40,400 for Social Science Research Assistants to $121,600 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 Top Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations Jobs in Summit County (ranked by employment) Occupation Total Average Employment Salary Psychologists 209 $70,200 Chemists and Materials Scientists 200 $71,800 Miscellaneous Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians 189 $45,300 Medical Scientists 170 $78,100 Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists 167 $63,500 Chemical Technicians 156 $46,300 Biological Scientists 123 $67,300 Biological Technicians 96 $45,300 Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers 55 $71,000 Agricultural and Food Scientists 45 $65,800 Social Science Research Assistants 39 $40,400 Urban and Regional Planners 38 $63,100 Miscellaneous Physical Scientists 35 $102,300 Conservation Scientists and Foresters 28 $56,900 Survey Researchers 27 $58,400 Astronomers and Physicists 27 $71,300 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 23 $42,300 Miscellaneous Life Scientists 22 $69,200 Economists 21 $121,600 Geological and Petroleum Technicians 18 $54,700 Nuclear Technicians 15 $67,600 Atmospheric and Space Scientists 14 $92,400 Sociologists 4 $57,300 Source: JobsEQ(R). Note: Employment and average salary are for the 4 most recent quarters ending with the 2nd quarter of Follow the instruc ons in the Occupa onal Profiles with Wages and Skills sec on to start your search. 6

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 7,200 people are currently employed in informa on technology jobs in Summit County; a number that is expected to grow an average of 0.6% 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 $69,600 in the 2nd quarter of Wages range from $41,800 for Computer User Support Specialists to $93,900 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 1,187 $71,800 Computer User Support Specialists 1,095 $41,800 Computer Systems Analysts 1,062 $79,100 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 752 $66,700 Software Developers, Systems Software 650 $89,800 Computer Programmers 562 $77,800 Computer Occupations, All Other 367 $79,800 Computer Network Support Specialists 326 $47,600 Computer Network Architects 281 $84,600 Database Administrators 248 $78,300 Web Developers 226 $51,400 Information Security Analysts 157 $68,000 Operations Research Analysts 156 $78,700 Actuaries 54 $92,400 Statisticians 46 $64,500 Computer and Information Research Scientists 32 $93,900 Source: JobsEQ(R). Note: Employment and average salary are for the 4 most recent quarters ending with the 2nd quarter of 2014 [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 0.2% per year by Wages Earnings range from Tax Preparers, $33,000 to $91,400 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 2,915 $65,500 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 1,859 $60,200 Management Analysts 1,090 $68,000 Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 972 $60,600 Human Resources Specialists 951 $55,400 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 662 $58,800 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 652 $58,300 Financial Analysts 577 $72,800 Training and Development Specialists 475 $49,800 Compliance Officers 432 $58,200 Cost Estimators 395 $58,500 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 360 $59,500 Loan Officers 360 $59,600 Personal Financial Advisors 302 $91,400 Financial Specialists, All Other 286 $67,600 Insurance Underwriters 246 $62,500 Tax Preparers 203 $33,000 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 200 $53,100 Labor Relations Specialists 153 $43,000 Credit Analysts 136 $62,600 Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners 120 $43,200 Budget Analysts 111 $65,900 Fundraisers 88 $51,400 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 59 $33,000 Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents 55 $61,700 Financial Examiners 54 $67,100 Credit Counselors 43 $44,400 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage 34 $55,200 Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products 23 $54,000 Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and 5 $60,500 Farm Labor Contractors 0 $38,800 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 38,230 employees in 2014; 14.8% of Summit County s total employment. In Summit County, logis cian jobs are projected to grow an average of 1.0% per year over the next 10 years, and transporta on & materials moving jobs are projected to remain flat over the next 10 years. Produc on jobs are expected to decline by 0.9% per year over the next 10 years. Wages The highest annual wage for Manufacturing, Transporta on, and Logis cs in Summit County was $69,200 for Aircra Pilots and Flight Engineers in 2012; the lowest was $21,600 for Pressers, Tex le, Garment, and Related Materials. [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 2014 Top Manufacturing, Transporta on, and Logis cs Jobs in Summit County (ranked by total employment) Occupation Total Average Employment Salary Laborers and Material Movers, Hand 6,838 $25,000 Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers 6,263 $35,800 Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 2,925 $30,400 Miscellaneous Production Workers 1,965 $30,500 Machinists 1,433 $36,100 First Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 1,420 $56,400 Machine Tool Cutting Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 1,241 $33,400 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 1,150 $35,500 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers 1,147 $37,100 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 1,014 $35,000 Bus Drivers 816 $32,900 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 802 $28,800 Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 712 $31,300 Printing Workers 669 $35,200 Computer Control Programmers and Operators 631 $44,600 Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending Workers 543 $38,400 Electrical, Electronics, and Electromechanical Assemblers 534 $30,600 Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 506 $38,600 Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing Workers 478 $28,100 Painting Workers 398 $30,700 First Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 370 $53,200 Tool and Die Makers 355 $42,400 Miscellaneous Metal Workers and Plastic Workers 350 $31,900 Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers 345 $22,300 First Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 340 $43,500 Bakers 305 $25,600 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 298 $30,300 Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 294 $45,200 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 287 $29,400 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 276 $21,800 Logisticians 258 $65,100 Source: JobsEQ(R). Note: Employment and average salary are for the 4 most recent quarters ending with the 2nd quarter of 2014 Occupation Total Average Employment Salary Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 232 $37,800 Miscellaneous Food Processing Workers 225 $25,800 Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants 224 $25,100 Cutting Workers 180 $31,900 Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators 178 $45,500 Medical, Dental, and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 173 $34,900 Parking Lot Attendants 162 $21,500 Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators 132 $44,900 Miscellaneous Motor Vehicle Operators 130 $23,500 Sewing Machine Operators 128 $24,100 Miscellaneous Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers 115 $33,200 Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers 108 $69,200 Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers 104 $67,000 Metal Furnace Operators, Tenders, Pourers, and Casters 95 $36,300 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 91 $32,700 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 89 $21,600 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers 80 $45,600 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 72 $27,000 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 63 $33,200 Crane and Tower Operators 63 $39,300 Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators 61 $25,200 Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers 60 $44,600 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 58 $25,900 Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 57 $38,100 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 56 $50,100 Textile Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 54 $27,700 Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators 46 $39,200 Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 44 $41,700 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders 42 $34,600 Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians 37 $21,200 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers 37 $27,800 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 17,709 employees; about 5.1% 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 0.3% per year over the next 10 years, while jobs related to construc on and extrac on occupa ons are projected to grow by 1.5% per year over the next 10 years. Installa on, maintenance, and repair occupa ons are expected to grow by 0.9% 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 2012 was $46,900, while the average annual wage for installa on, maintenance, and repair jobs was $46,200. Earnings range from $56,300 for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers to $25,700 for vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers. [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 2,159 $34,800 Automotive Technicians and Repairers 1,783 $35,100 Construction Laborers 1,238 $41,100 Industrial Machinery Installation, Repair, and Maintenance Workers 1,021 $46,200 Electricians 1,011 $54,200 First Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 846 $56,300 Carpenters 844 $42,800 Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 669 $40,400 First Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 656 $62,900 Miscellaneous Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 653 $37,600 Construction Equipment Operators 559 $52,800 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 477 $40,500 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 476 $40,300 Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and 431 $45,200 Miscellaneous Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 414 $25,700 Helpers, Construction Trades 369 $30,700 Line Installers and Repairers 366 $47,400 Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers 362 $53,000 Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service Technicians and Mechanics 317 $40,700 Painters and Paperhangers 304 $40,900 Sheet Metal Workers 276 $36,200 Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, and Terrazzo Workers 230 $47,100 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 215 $36,300 Roofers 165 $40,100 Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and Tapers 150 $55,500 Small Engine Mechanics 148 $32,700 Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 140 $42,500 Highway Maintenance Workers 136 $40,900 Construction and Building Inspectors 119 $50,900 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 113 $44,500 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 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