UTAH. metro job trends: Occupational Outlook for Davis, Salt Lake, Utah and Weber Counties. Updated March 2007 Utah Department of Workforce Services

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1 UTAH metro job trends: Occupational Outlook for Davis, Salt Lake, Utah and Weber Counties Updated March 2007 Utah Department of Workforce Services

2 wages: Experience counts when it comes to wages. Don t t expect to make the average wage your first few years on the job. The wage rates in this publication show the inexperienced estimates and median wages for experienced workers. Median wages represent the pay ranked in the middle for all workers in the occupation whether they have 30 years of experience or three months of experience. Workers entering an occupation for the first time should use inexperienced-level wage estimates for decisionmaking purposes. These inexperienced-level estimates are computed by taking the average of the lowest third of workers in an occupation. Wages were collected by the Utah Department of Workforce Services in For more information on occupational wages visit our web site: jobs.utah.gov/wi. five-star jobs: Question: What is a five-star job? Best employment demand and highest wages. Answer: The Utah Department of Workforce Services uses a star rating to rank jobs based on employment outlook and wages. In this rating system, five-star jobs are those with the strongest employment outlook and high wages. The employment outlook rating is based 90 percent on the number of annual openings projected for that occupation and 10 percent on the rate of new employment growth in that job. Wage rankings use the median annual wage from the Utah wage survey conducted by the Department of Workforce Services. The system groups jobs by training level. In other words, a high-paying or five-star job with on-the-job training will not match the wages of a highpaying five-star job requiring a college education! 2

3 training: What do the training levels really mean? Training levels describe how most workers become proficient in their occupations. Bachelor s Degree or Higher This category includes professional degrees (such as law and medicine), doctoral degrees, master s degrees, bachelor s degrees, and occupations where work experience is required in addition to a bachelor s or higher degree (such as managers). On-the-Job Training These occupations typically require from just a few days or weeks training to more than 12 months of on-the-job training or combined work experience and formal classroom instruction before workers develop skills needed for average job performance. Training can include watching experienced workers. Trainees can be given progressively more difficult assignments as they show their mastery of lower-level skills. These positions can be separated into three levels longterm (12 or more months), moderate-term (1 to 12 months) or short-term (a few days to several weeks). More than High School, Less than a Bachelor s Degree Associate degrees usually require at least two years of full-time academic schooling after high school. Many of these occupations are healthrelated. Occupations in the vocational training/applied technology category generally require completion of applied technology training programs or courses that do not result in a degree. Program lengths vary greatly and can lead to certification or a diploma. Some of these occupations require a license. Utah Metro New Jobs by Training Level On-the-Job Training 65% Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2 More than High School, Less than a Bachelor's Degree 11% 3

4 Bachelor s degree or higher: metro: best of the five-star jobs SOC Hourly Wage Code Title Inexperienced Median Training Level Chief Executives $34.20 $62.10 Degree plus Experience Computer and Information Systems Managers $27.30 $40.50 Degree plus Experience Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software $24.00 $34.90 Bachelor's Degree General and Operations Managers $21.10 $35.30 Degree plus Experience Lawyers $27.00 $46.00 Professional Degree Pharmacists $37.50 $42.60 Professional Degree Sales Managers $21.40 $35.50 Degree plus Experience metro: rest of the five-star jobs SOC Hourly Wage Code Title Inexperienced Median Training Level Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers NA NA Bachelor's degree Civil Engineers $22.50 $30.80 Bachelor's degree Computer Hardware Engineers NA NA Bachelor's degree Computer Software Engineers, Applications $20.70 $32.10 Bachelor's degree Computer Systems Analysts $22.00 $30.80 Bachelor's degree Construction Managers $25.40 $34.00 Bachelor's degree Database Administrators $20.20 $30.40 Bachelor's degree Dentists, General $32.90 NA Professional Degree Education Administrators, Postsecondary $21.00 $32.00 Degree plus Experience Electrical Engineers $26.10 $37.20 Bachelor's degree Engineering Managers $31.30 $41.40 Degree plus Experience Financial Managers $24.60 $34.90 Degree plus Experience Industrial Engineers $23.40 $30.40 Bachelor's degree Management Analysts $21.30 $33.10 Degree plus Experience Marketing Managers $23.30 $36.70 Degree plus Experience Mechanical Engineers $25.50 $33.80 Bachelor's degree Medical and Health Services Managers $23.90 $33.40 Degree plus Experience Physical Therapists $22.60 $28.80 Master's Degree Physician Assistants $26.90 $33.60 Bachelor's degree NA = Not available because wages do not meet statistical standards for publication and/or confidentiality. Note: For definitions of inexperienced and median wages, see page 2. 4

5 More than high school, less than a bachelor s degree metro: best of the five-star jobs SOC Hourly Wage Code Title Inexperienced Median Training Level Registered Nurses $20.00 $25.10 Associate degree metro: rest of the five-star jobs SOC Hourly Wage Code Title Inexperienced Median Training Level Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate $17.00 $26.70 Vocational Training Bus/Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $13.60 $18.60 Vocational Training Dental Hygienists $16.60 $29.90 Associate degree Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians $15.10 $23.10 Associate degree Paralegals and Legal Assistants $14.70 $19.00 Associate degree Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $15.80 $20.70 Associate degree Respiratory Therapists NA NA Associate degree NA = Not available because wages do not meet statistical standards for publication and/or confidentiality. Note: For definitions of inexperienced and median wages, see page 2. But, the occupation I want isn t listed here... I want more information... You don t show the number of projected openings for the jobs listed in the chart... more: Not to worry... you can find detailed information on the demand for many more Utah occupations on our website: Just click on the Career Exploration button on the left side of the page. Here, you ll be able to look at a full table of projections for hundreds of occupations in Utah. Jobs are also sorted by training level, fastest-growing, most new openings, wages, etc. All of this information is just a few mouse clicks away... 5

6 On-the-job training: metro: best of the five-star jobs SOC Hourly Wage Code Title Inexperienced Median Training Level Electricians $12.50 $19.20 Long-Term First-Line Supvsr/Mngr of Construction/Extraction $17.60 $21.70 Related Experience First-Line Supvsr/Mngr of Mechanics/InstallersRepair $16.80 $24.50 Related Experience First-Line Suprvsr/Mngr of Office and Administrative $13.10 $18.60 Related Experience First-Line Suprvsr/Mngr of Production and Operating $14.00 $21.00 Related Experience Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $14.40 $20.50 Long-Term Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $15.30 $19.30 Long-Term Sales Representatives, excpt Technical and Scientific $14.30 $22.10 Moderate-Term Sales Representatives, Technical and Scientific $17.30 $28.70 Moderate-Term Note: For definitions of inexperienced and median wages, see page 2. SKILLS IN DEMAND IN TODAY S S JOB MARKET skills: A great career is not just about choosing an occupation...get the right skills! Communication skills (written and verbal) Problem solving/analytical skills Teamwork skills Strong work ethic/motivation Computer skills Leadership skills Friendliness/outgoing personality Creativity Flexibility/adaptability Organizational skills Honesty/reliability Source: National Association of Colleges and Employers 6

7 On-the-job training: metro: rest of the five-star jobs SOC Hourly Wage Code Title Inexperienced Median Training Level Audio and Video Equipment Technicians $9.60 $15.10 Long-Term Automotive Body and Related Repairers $13.40 $16.50 Long-Term Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity NA NA Moderate-Term Carpenters $9.70 $14.20 Long-Term Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $10.90 $15.20 Moderate-Term Compliance Officers $14.40 $17.00 Long-Term Cost Estimators $16.40 $24.30 Related Experience Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $6.60 $13.70 Moderate-Term Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $12.60 $16.20 Moderate-Term First-Line Suprvsr/Mngr of Housekeeping and Janitors $10.30 $14.70 Related Experience First-Line Suprvsr/Mngr of Non-Retail Sales Workers $15.50 $24.60 Related Experience First-Line Suprvsr/Mngr of Retail Sales Workers $10.90 $15.60 Related Experience Flight Attendants NA NA Long-Term Food Service Managers $14.60 $20.10 Related Experience Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics $12.30 $17.60 Long-Term Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $10.10 $14.20 Moderate-Term Machinists $11.80 $17.10 Long-Term Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $10.30 $15.10 Moderate-Term Operating Engineers/Construction Equip Operators $12.60 $16.20 Moderate-Term Painters, Construction and Maintenance $9.70 $13.80 Moderate-Term Postal Service Mail Carriers $17.50 $22.20 Short-Term Purchasing Agents $16.50 $23.00 Related Experience Roofers $10.90 $14.40 Moderate-Term Sheet Metal Workers $13.50 $20.30 Long-Term Tile and Marble Setters $12.70 $17.10 Long-Term Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer $13.60 $16.80 Moderate-Term Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $11.00 $14.70 Long-Term NA = Not available because wages do not meet statistical standards for publication and/or confidentiality. Note: For definitions of inexperienced and median wages, see page 2. 7

8 supply: Just because an occupation is listed in this publication, doesn t t mean jobs will be easy to find! These openings cover only the demand for occupations. Every good economist knows you also need to look at the supply side of the equation. In other words, you need to know the supply of workers available to work in that occupation. Unfortunately, that isn t easy. There s not much supply-side data available. An occupation may create hundreds of new openings a year. BUT, if thousands of workers are qualified for those positions, a bunch of people won t be able to find work in that occupation! In other words, look at the supply of labor for a particular occupation not just the demand data you find in this publication. We do have some figures on the number of people completing certain programs at public institutions. However, that excludes many, many qualified workers. So, you ll have to do your homework! Check with people already employed in the occu- pation and employers who hire that occupation to determine whether there is an over- or under-supply of workers. In addition, some information on shortages and surpluses can be found in the Occupational Outlook Handbook, published by the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics. You can access the occupation you are interested in at this website: by using the search or index buttons. internet: Utah Department of Workforce Services: Bureau of Labor Statistics: O*Net Occupational Information Network: Career Information for Kids: Looking for a job in Utah: metro: In this publication, the metro group includes Davis, Salt Lake, Utah, and Weber counties. 8

9 note: Utah Metro Occupations with Most Annual Openings Some low-paying positions are among those with the most new openings like occupations in the fast-food industry or retail sales. These are large occupations to begin with. In addition, replacement needs are high because workers typically move on to other occupations. Retail Sales Workers Cashiers Customer Service Reps Waiters/Waitresses Registered Nurses Office Clerks, General Fast Food Workers Janitors/Cleaners Freight/Stock Laborers 1,400 1,200 1, ,100 Occupations in healthcare show faster-than-average growth. Aging Baby Boomers will require more medical attention in years to come. Despite a short-term decline in tech industries, computer- related occupations will be among the fastest-growing occupations in the long term. Highest Paying Utah Metro Occupations with 100 or More Annual Openings General/Operations Managers Computer Software Engineers, Systems Financial Managers Lawyers Sales Managers Chief Executives Construction Managers Pharmacists Computer/Information Systems Managers Number of Annual Openings 600 Marketing Managers 100 9

10 groups: Which groups of occupations should show the fastest growth? Utah Metro Major Occupational Groups Annual Openings Office and Administrative Support Sales and Related Food Preparation and Serving Related Production Construction and Extraction Transportation and Material Moving Education, Training, and Library Management Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Business and Financial Operations Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Personal Care and Service Computer and Mathematical Healthcare Support Protective Service Architecture/Engineering Art/Design/Entertainment/Sport/Media Community and Social Services Life/Physical/Social Science Legal Farming/Fishing/Forestry 3,670 3,330 3,230 3,150 2,810 2,800 2,190 2,160 2,030 1,910 1,730 1,320 1,050 1, ,540 6,440 7,910 Government officials thought up these occupational groups. If you aren t an occupational data junkie, they might be unintelligible. Here are some regular guy definitions: Office and Administrative Support: Secretarial and clerical jobs. Sales and Related: Jobs where you sell something: cashiers, sales clerks, commission sales, telemarketers, etc. Food Preparation and Serving: Cooks, chefs, fast food workers, waitresses/waiters, etc. Construction and Extraction: Construction and mining jobs Education, Training, and Library: Teachers, professors, trainers, librarians, etc. Management: The boss doesn t include the first level of supervision. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical: Doctors, nurses, dentists, health technicians, etc. Computer and Mathematical: Programmers, software engineers, database manager, LAN administrators, mathematicians, statisticians, etc. 10

11 Building Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance: Janitors, maids, housekeepers, grounds maintenance, etc. Installation, Maintenance and Repair: Jobs where you install something or fix something. Business and Financial Operations: Typically professional jobs which deal in business operations (like a human resource person) or financial operations (like an accountant). Personal Care and Service: Barbers, hairstylists, funeral attendants, tour guides, child care workers, aerobics instructors, etc. Protective Service: Police, guards, firefighters, etc. Healthcare Support: Healthcare aides and orderlies (lower-skilled healthcare). Art, Design, Entertainment, Sports, Media: Just what it says. Community and Social Services: Counselors, social workers, clergy. Architecture and Engineering: Architects and engineers. Life, Physical and Social Science: Scientists of all sorts; biologists, physicists, astronomers, sociologists, political scientists, etc. Farming, Fishing and Forestry: Farmers, fishers, and forest workers. Legal: Lawyers, judges and other legal workers. Utah Metro Major Occupational Groups Annual Average Growth Computer and Mathematical Healthcare Support Healthcare Practioners/Technical Architecture/Engineering Education/Training/Library Community/Social Services Life/Physical/Social Science Building/Grounds Cleaning/Maintenance Personal Care and Service Business/Financial Operations Protective Service Management Food Preparation/Serving Construction/Extraction Arts/Design/Entertainment/Sports/Media Installation/Maintenance/Repair Tranportation/Material Moving Legal Production Sales and Related Office/Administrative Support 2% Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0% 5% 5% 11

12 Fastestastest-Growing Utah Metro Occupations with 100 or More Annual Openings, Computer Software Engineers, Applications Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts Home Health Aides 7.7% 7.5% 7. Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software ld 7.0% Medical Assistants 6.2% Compensation/Benefits Specialists 6.0% Network/Computer Systems 5.9% Administrators Workforce Information generates accurate, timely, and understandable data and analyses that provide knowledge of ever-changing workforce environments to inform sound planning and decision making This publication is published every two years by the Utah Department of Workforce Services, Workforce Development and Information Division. This publication is available on our internet site: http//jobs.utah.gov/wi. Click on Publications and then select from the drop-down menu. To obtain additional printed copies contact: Department of Workforce Services Attn: WDID 140 East 300 South Salt Lake City, UT Telephone: 801/ Fax: 801/ Equal Opportunity Employment Program Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Call (801) Individuals with speech and/or hearing impairments may call the state relay at DWS-03-22M-0307