KALAMAZOO AREA Industry Forecasts
  OCCUPATIONAL  EMPLOYMENT  FORECASTS Notes
  2008 - 2018  
  ( By SOC Code )  
                                                           EMPLOYMENT        CHANGE      ANNUAL AVERAGE OPENINGS
 SOC                                                     --------------   ------------   -----------------------
 CODE         OCCUPATION                                 2008      2018   LEVEL     %    TOTAL  GROWTH  REPLACEMENT
-------  --------------------------------------          ----      ----   -----   ----   -----  ------  -----------

00-0000         Total, All Occupations                155,325   162,440   7,115    4.6   4,469     973   3,496

11-0000 Management Occupations                          9,600     9,680      80    0.8     218      29     189
11-1011     Chief Executives                              545       515     -30   -5.5      15       0      15
11-1021     General and Operations Managers             1,365     1,275     -90   -6.5      40       0      40
11-1031     Legislators                                    55        55       0   -1.8       2       0       2
11-2021     Marketing Managers                             90        95       5    4.3       2       0       2
11-2022     Sales Managers                                280       305      25    8.2       8       2       6
11-2031     Public Relations Managers                     120       135      15    9.8       4       1       3
11-3011     Administrative Services Managers              250       265      15    6.0       7       2       5
11-3021     Computer & Information Systems Managers       240       250      10    3.8       5       1       4
11-3031     Financial Managers                            355       355       0    0.3       6       0       6
11-3041     Compensation and Benefits Managers             35        35       0    6.1       1       0       1
11-3042     Training and Development Managers              25        25       0    0.0       1       0       1
11-3049     Human Resources Managers, All Other            95        95       0    1.1       2       0       2
11-3051     Industrial Production Managers                265       240     -25  -10.2       9       0       9
11-3061     Purchasing Managers                            75        75       0   -2.7       2       0       2
11-3071     Transport/Storage/Distribution Managers        85        75     -10  -10.5       2       0       2
11-9011     Farm/Ranch/Other Agricultural Managers        305       330      25    8.2       9       3       6
11-9012     Farmers and Ranchers                        1,920     1,890     -30   -1.7      12       0      12
11-9021     Construction Managers                         620       700      80   12.2      13       8       5
11-9032     Education Administrators: Elem/Sec Schoo      160       160       0    0.0       5       0       5
11-9033     Education Administrators: Postsecondary       225       215     -10   -5.3       7       0       7
11-9039     Education Administrators: All Other            50        60      10   20.8       2       1       1
11-9041     Engineering Managers                          230       225      -5   -2.2       5       0       5
11-9051     Food Service Managers                         445       455      10    2.9      10       1       9
11-9111     Medical & Health Services Managers            400       445      45   11.2      13       5       8
11-9121     Natural Sciences Managers                      75        75       0   -3.9       2       0       2
11-9131     Postmasters & Mail Superintendents             20        20       0   -9.5       0       0       0
11-9141     Property/Real Est/Community Assoc Manage      270       280      10    4.4       6       1       5
11-9151     Social/Community Service Managers             120       135      15   12.7       5       2       3
11-9199     Managers, All Other                           825       850      25    3.2      24       3      21

13-0000 Business & Financial Operations Occup           6,000     6,725     725   12.1     190      74     116
13-1022     Wholesale/Retail Buyers, Ex Farm Product      145       145       0    0.0       4       0       4
13-1023     Purchasing Agents, Ex Wholesle/Retl/Farm      375       400      25    6.1      12       2      10
13-1031     Claims Adjusters/Examiners/Investigators       95       105      10    6.2       4       1       3
13-1041     Compliance Officer, Ex Ag/Con/Hlth/Sft/T      265       340      75   30.0      11       8       3
13-1051     Cost Estimators                               270       305      35   13.4      10       4       6
13-1071     Employment/Recruit/Placement Specialists      210       260      50   24.5      10       5       5
13-1072     Compensation/Benefit/Job Anls Specialist       90       100      10   13.3       3       1       2
13-1073     Training & Development Specialists            140       165      25   14.8       6       2       4
13-1079     Human Resources/Traing/Labor Relations,       315       370      55   17.1      13       5       8
13-1081     Logisticians                                   65        65       0    1.6       1       0       1
13-1111     Management Analysts                           375       410      35    9.3      11       4       7
13-1121     Meeting and Convention Planners                50        55       5   14.6       2       1       1
13-1199     Business Operations Specialists-All Othe      845       910      65    7.5      25       6      19
13-2011     Accountants and Auditors                    1,000     1,150     150   14.9      32      15      17
13-2021     Appraisers/Assessors of Real Estate           100        95      -5   -1.0       2       0       2
13-2031     Budget Analysts                                30        30       0    3.4       1       0       1
13-2041     Credit Analysts                                40        45       5   10.3       1       0       1
13-2051     Financial Analysts                            150       170      20   16.2       5       2       3
13-2052     Personal Financial Advisors                   370       470     100   26.7      14      10       4
13-2053     Insurance Underwriters                         55        55       0   -5.3       2       0       2
13-2061     Financial Examiners                            40        55      15   39.5       3       2       1
13-2071     Loan Counselors                                60        55      -5   -1.7       1       0       1
13-2072     Loan Officers                                 430       470      40    8.6       9       4       5
13-2081     Tax Examiners/Collectors/Revenue Agents        25        30       5   11.1       1       0       1
13-2082     Tax Preparers                                 235       230      -5   -2.5       4       0       4
13-2099     Financial Specialists, All Other              205       220      15    7.2       6       2       4

15-0000 Computer & Mathematical Occupations             2,530     2,745     215    8.5      78      27      51
15-1021     Computer Programmers                          360       305     -55  -14.7       7       0       7
15-1031     Computer Software Engineers-Applications      190       220      30   16.4       5       3       2
15-1032     Computer Software Engineers-Systems Soft      175       205      30   18.3       5       3       2
15-1041     Computer Support Specialists                  470       470       0    0.2      13       0      13
15-1051     Computer Systems Analysts                     440       490      50   11.2      15       5      10
15-1061     Database Administrators                        90        90       0    2.3       2       0       2
15-1071     Network & Computer Systems Administrator      190       205      15    6.8       4       1       3
15-1081     Network Systems & Data Comm Analysts          175       255      80   46.8      11       8       3
15-1099     Computer Specialists, All Other               265       295      30   10.5       9       3       6
15-2011     Actuaries                                      65        80      15   18.2       3       1       2
15-2031     Operations Research Analysts                   55        65      10   22.6       3       1       2
15-2041     Statisticians                                  50        50       0    8.3       1       0       1

17-0000 Architecture & Engineering Occupations          2,870     2,985     115    4.0      79      15      64
17-1011     Architects, Except Landscape & Naval          115       125      10    7.9       3       1       2
17-1012     Landscape Architects                           45        50       5   16.3       2       1       1
17-2031     Biomedical Engineers                           80       115      35   46.8       6       4       2
17-2041     Chemical Engineers                             35        25     -10  -20.6       1       0       1
17-2051     Civil Engineers                               145       180      35   22.4       6       3       3
17-2071     Electrical Engineers                          105       105       0    1.0       2       0       2
17-2072     Electronics Engineers, Except Computer         70        70       0   -1.4       2       0       2
17-2112     Industrial Engineers                          685       720      35    5.4      22       4      18
17-2141     Mechanical Engineers                          520       525       5    1.4      14       1      13
17-2199     Engineers, All Other                          150       160      10    7.3       4       1       3
17-3011     Architectural and Civil Drafters               60        65       5    3.2       1       0       1
17-3013     Mechanical Drafters                           135       130      -5   -3.0       3       0       3
17-3019     Drafters, All Other                            45        40      -5   -8.9       1       0       1
17-3022     Civil Engineering Technicians                  40        45       5   12.5       2       1       1
17-3023     Electrical/Electronic Engnr Technicians       215       205     -10   -3.8       4       0       4
17-3024     Electro-Mechanical Technicians                 55        55       0   -1.8       1       0       1
17-3026     Industrial Engineering Technicians            100        95      -5   -2.0       2       0       2
17-3027     Mechanical Engineering Technicians            105       100      -5   -4.7       2       0       2
17-3029     Engineering Technicians, Ex Drafters, AO       75        75       0   -5.2       2       0       2

19-0000 Life, Physical, & Social Science Occup          1,940     2,020      80    4.1      72      15      57
19-1012     Food Scientists and Technologists              30        35       5   12.5       1       0       1
19-1021     Biochemists and Biophysicists                 135       155      20   14.1       6       2       4
19-1022     Microbiologists                                35        35       0   -2.7       1       0       1
19-1042     Medical Scientists, Ex Epidemiologists        300       355      55   18.7      12       6       6
19-2031     Chemists                                      410       365     -45  -10.3      14       0      14
19-2041     Environment Scientst/Specialst, Inc Hlth       60        70      10   15.3       3       1       2
19-2099     Physical Scientists, All Other                 30        35       5   13.8       1       0       1
19-3021     Market Research Analysts                      130       155      25   20.8       7       3       4
19-3031     Clinical/Counseling/School Psychologists      125       135      10    5.6       5       1       4
19-3039     Psychologists, All Other                       35        45      10   19.4       2       1       1
19-4011     Agricultural & Food Science Technicians        60        60       0    0.0       2       0       2
19-4021     Biological Technicians                        145       140      -5   -3.4       5       0       5
19-4031     Chemical Technicians                          180       150     -30  -14.6       4       0       4
19-4091     Environment Scien/Protect Techn, Inc Hlt       25        25       0    8.3       1       0       1
19-4099     Life/Physical/Soc Science Technicians, A       85        90       5    3.5       4       0       4

21-0000 Community & Social Services Occupations         1,710     1,885     175   10.3      56      18      38
21-1012     Educational, Voc, & School Counselors         220       235      15    6.3       6       1       5
21-1014     Mental Health Counselors                       35        40       5   18.2       2       1       1
21-1021     Child, Family, & School Social Workers        330       350      20    6.0      10       2       8
21-1022     Medical & Public Health Social Workers        100       115      15   13.0       4       1       3
21-1023     Mental Health/Substance Abuse Social Wrk      125       140      15   12.1       5       2       3
21-1029     Social Workers, All Other                      40        45       5    7.1       1       0       1
21-1091     Health Educators                               45        45       0    4.4       1       0       1
21-1092     Prob Officer/Correctnl Trtmnt Specialist       95       110      15   13.4       3       1       2
21-1093     Social & Human Service Assistants             385       435      50   12.5      13       5       8
21-1099     Community & Social Service Specialists,       240       270      30   13.3       8       3       5
21-2011     Clergy                                         25        25       0   12.5       1       0       1
21-2021     Directors, Religious Activities & Educ         30        35       5    9.7       1       0       1

23-0000 Legal Occupations                                 900       975      75    8.6      24       9      15
23-1011     Lawyers                                       555       595      40    7.4      14       4      10
23-1022     Arbitrators, Mediators, & Conciliators         35        40       5   11.4       1       0       1
23-2011     Paralegals and Legal Assistants               120       145      25   19.2       3       2       1
23-2092     Law Clerks                                     75        90      15   23.0       3       2       1
23-2093     Title Examiners, Abstractors, & Searcher       25        20      -5  -13.0       0       0       0
23-2099     Legal Support Workers, All Other               55        50      -5   -8.9       1       0       1

25-0000 Education/Training/Library Occupations         10,000    10,555     555    5.6     260      56     204
25-1011     Business Teachers- Postsecondary              105       110       5    5.7       3       1       2
25-1021     Computer Science Teachers-Postsecondary        60        65       5    6.6       1       0       1
25-1022     Mathematical Science Teachers-Postsecond       95       105      10    6.2       3       1       2
25-1032     Engineering Teachers-Postsecondary             80        85       5    6.3       2       1       1
25-1042     Biological Science Teachers-Postsecondar       45        45       0    7.0       1       0       1
25-1052     Chemistry Teachers- Postsecondary              40        40       0    5.0       1       0       1
25-1054     Physics Teachers- Postsecondary                25        25       0    4.2       0       0       0
25-1063     Economics Teachers- Postsecondary              25        25       0    4.0       0       0       0
25-1065     Political Science Teachers-Postsecondary       35        40       5    8.3       1       0       1
25-1066     Psychology Teachers- Postsecondary             50        50       0    6.1       1       0       1
25-1067     Sociology Teachers- Postsecondary              30        30       0    3.6       1       0       1
25-1071     Health Specialties Teachers-Postsecondar      100       110      10    5.9       3       1       2
25-1072     Nursing Instructors & Teachers-Postsec         40        40       0    5.3       1       0       1
25-1081     Education Teachers- Postsecondary              25        25       0    3.8       1       0       1
25-1082     Library Science Teachers- Postsecondary        20        25       5    4.5       0       0       0
25-1121     Art, Drama, & Music Teachers-Postsec          115       125      10    6.0       3       1       2
25-1122     Communications Teachers- Postsecondary         35        35       0    6.1       1       0       1
25-1123     English Language/Lit Teachers-Postsec          90        95       5    6.7       3       1       2
25-1124     Foreign Language/Lit Teachers-Postsec          35        35       0    5.7       1       0       1
25-1125     History Teachers- Postsecondary                45        45       0    6.8       1       0       1
25-1194     Vocational Ed Teachers-Postsecondary          100       105       5    5.9       3       1       2
25-1199     Postsecondary Teachers, All Other           1,135     1,205      70    6.4      27       7      20
25-2011     Preschool Teachers, Ex Special Education      110       115       5    6.4       3       1       2
25-2021     Elementary School Teachers, Ex Special E    1,150     1,230      80    7.0      34       8      26
25-2022     Middle School Teachers, Ex Spec/Voc Ed        500       530      30    6.4      14       3      11
25-2031     Secondary School Teachers, Ex Spec/Voc E      930       935       5    0.5      28       1      27
25-2032     Vocational Ed Teachers, Secondary School      125       125       0    1.6       4       0       4
25-2041     Special Ed Teachers, Pre/Kinder/Elem Sch       90        95       5    9.0       3       1       2
25-2042     Special Education Teachers-Middle School       30        35       5    6.5       1       0       1
25-2043     Special Ed Teachers-Secondary School           65        65       0    3.1       2       0       2
25-3021     Self-Enrichment Education Teachers             95       115      20   18.8       4       2       2
25-3099     Teachers & Instructors, All Other           2,275     2,450     175    7.8      53      18      35
25-4021     Librarians                                    145       150       5    2.0       4       0       4
25-4031     Library Technicians                           115       115       0    2.7       5       0       5
25-9031     Instructional Coordinators                     95       110      15   16.7       4       2       2
25-9041     Teacher Assistants                          1,665     1,700      35    2.0      38       3      35
25-9099     Education, Traing, & Library Workers, AO      100       110      10   10.1       3       1       2

27-0000 Arts/Design/Entertain/Sports/Media Occup        2,530     2,755     225    9.0      88      26      62
27-1011     Art Directors                                  45        50       5   13.0       2       1       1
27-1014     Multi-Media Artists and Animators              20        20       0    5.0       0       0       0
27-1021     Commercial & Industrial Designers             175       170      -5   -3.4       5       0       5
27-1023     Floral Designers                               55        50      -5   -3.7       2       0       2
27-1024     Graphic Designers                             160       175      15    9.3       7       2       5
27-1025     Interior Designers                             70        80      10   14.3       3       1       2
27-1026     Merchandise Displayers & Window Trimmers       25        25       0    4.3       1       0       1
27-1029     Designers, All Other                           70        70       0    2.9       2       0       2
27-2012     Producers and Directors                        55        55       0   -1.9       2       0       2
27-2022     Coaches and Scouts                            495       580      85   17.8      18       9       9
27-2032     Choreographers                                 45        45       0   -4.4       2       0       2
27-2041     Music Directors and Composers                 100       105       5    9.2       3       1       2
27-2042     Musicians and Singers                         175       180       5    1.1       4       0       4
27-3011     Radio and Television Announcers                85        75     -10  -11.8       2       0       2
27-3022     Reporters and Correspondents                   45        35     -10  -21.3       1       0       1
27-3031     Public Relations Specialists                  430       510      80   18.9      18       8      10
27-3042     Technical Writers                              75        80       5    9.3       2       1       1
27-3043     Writers and Authors                           110       125      15   15.5       4       2       2
27-3099     Media & Communication Workers, AO              50        55       5    7.7       1       0       1
27-4011     Audio/Video Equipment Technicians              70        75       5    8.5       3       1       2
27-4021     Photographers                                  65        70       5    9.4       2       1       1

29-0000 Healthcare Practitioners/Technical Occup        8,425     9,730   1,305   15.5     300     131     169
29-1011     Chiropractors                                  55        60       5   10.7       2       1       1
29-1021     Dentists, General                             180       190      10    6.1       6       1       5
29-1031     Dietitians and Nutritionists                   55        60       5    3.5       2       0       2
29-1041     Optometrists                                   90       100      10   10.0       4       1       3
29-1051     Pharmacists                                   255       285      30   11.4       9       3       6
29-1061     Anesthesiologists                              50        55       5   14.6       2       1       1
29-1062     Family and General Practitioners               55        65      10   18.5       2       1       1
29-1063     Internists, General                            25        30       5   16.0       0       0       0
29-1065     Pediatricians, General                         30        35       5   16.1       2       1       1
29-1067     Surgeons                                       55        65      10   16.1       2       1       1
29-1069     Physicians & Surgeons, All Other              325       370      45   13.1      10       4       6
29-1071     Physician Assistants                          105       135      30   29.1       5       3       2
29-1111     Registered Nurses                           3,120     3,685     565   18.1     111      56      55
29-1121     Audiologists                                  105       120      15   14.4       4       2       2
29-1122     Occupational Therapists                       100       115      15   17.3       4       2       2
29-1123     Physical Therapists                           140       170      30   20.0       5       3       2
29-1125     Recreational Therapists                        30        35       5   20.7       2       1       1
29-1126     Respiratory Therapists                        130       155      25   18.2       4       2       2
29-1127     Speech-Language Pathologists                   70        75       5    8.5       2       1       1
29-1129     Therapists, All Other                         140       150      10    9.4       4       1       3
29-1131     Veterinarians                                  80       100      20   26.3       3       2       1
29-1199     Health Diagnose/Treat Practitioners, AO       285       295      10    3.9       6       1       5
29-2011     Medical/Clinical Laboratory Technologist      290       320      30   10.3       9       3       6
29-2012     Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technician      175       195      20   10.9       5       2       3
29-2021     Dental Hygienists                             320       390      70   22.5      14       7       7
29-2031     Cardiovascular Technologists/Technicians      100       120      20   21.0       3       2       1
29-2032     Diagnostic Medical Sonographers                55        60       5   15.1       2       1       1
29-2034     Radiologic Technologists & Technicians        225       240      15    7.6       5       2       3
29-2041     Emergency Medical Tech & Paramedics            45        45       0    2.3       1       0       1
29-2052     Pharmacy Technicians                          360       445      85   23.1      17       8       9
29-2055     Surgical Technologists                        125       145      20   16.9       5       2       3
29-2056     Veterinary Technologists & Technicians         70        90      20   26.8       4       2       2
29-2061     Licensed Practical & Licensed Voc Nurses      410       480      70   17.6      20       7      13
29-2071     Medical Records/Health Info Technicians       160       180      20   12.5       5       2       3
29-2081     Opticians, Dispensing                         130       130       0   -0.8       3       0       3
29-2091     Orthotists and Prosthetists                    45        55      10   22.2       2       1       1
29-2099     Health Technologists & Technicians, AO        180       195      15    7.8       5       1       4
29-9011     Occupational Health and Safety Specialis       30        30       0    3.6       1       0       1
29-9099     Healthcare Practitioner/Tech Workers, AO      160       180      20   11.2       7       2       5

31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations                  4,930     6,080   1,150   23.3     169     115      54
31-1011     Home Health Aides                           1,205     1,800     595   49.2      71      59      12
31-1012     Nursing Aides, Orderlies, & Attendants      2,015     2,305     290   14.4      49      29      20
31-1013     Psychiatric Aides                             120       120       0   -2.5       1       0       1
31-2012     Occupational Therapist Aides                   40        55      15   35.9       2       1       1
31-2021     Physical Therapist Assistants                  45        50       5   14.0       2       1       1
31-2022     Physical Therapist Aides                       20        25       5   30.0       1       1       0
31-9011     Massage Therapists                            170       195      25   16.0       5       3       2
31-9091     Dental Assistants                             260       315      55   22.4      11       6       5
31-9092     Medical Assistants                            435       530      95   21.8      15      10       5
31-9094     Medical Transcriptionists                     120       125       5    5.1       2       1       1
31-9096     Veterinary Assist & Lab Animal Caretaker       95       110      15   16.0       3       2       1
31-9099     Healthcare Support Workers, All Other         390       430      40    9.7       8       4       4

33-0000 Protective Service Occupations                  2,005     2,160     155    7.6      77      15      62
33-1012     First-Line Sup/Mgrs: Police & Detectives       80        85       5    4.9       4       0       4
33-1021     First-Line Sup/Mgrs: Fire Fight/Prev Wrk       25        25       0    4.3       1       0       1
33-1099     First-Line Sup/Mgrs: Protectiv Serv Wrkr       40        40       0    5.3       1       0       1
33-2011     Fire Fighters                                 205       240      35   15.9       9       3       6
33-3012     Correctional Officers and Jailers             115       115       0    1.8       3       0       3
33-3021     Detectives & Criminal Investigators            60        65       5    8.3       2       1       1
33-3051     Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers            520       550      30    6.0      16       3      13
33-9032     Security Guards                               565       615      50    8.5      17       5      12
33-9091     Crossing Guards                                80        85       5    4.9       2       0       2
33-9092     Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recrea      140       155      15    9.3      11       1      10
33-9099     Protective Service Workers, All Other         120       125       5    5.8       9       1       8

35-0000 Food Preparation & Serving Related Occup       13,155    14,030     875    6.6     554      88     466
35-1011     Chefs and Head Cooks                          180       170     -10   -3.4       2       0       2
35-1012     First-Line Sup/Mgrs: Food Prep/Serv Wrkr      875       910      35    4.0      12       4       8
35-2011     Cooks, Fast Food                            1,400     1,480      80    5.9      44       8      36
35-2012     Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria              520       575      55   11.0      19       6      13
35-2014     Cooks, Restaurant                             850       900      50    5.6      27       5      22
35-2015     Cooks, Short Order                            215       210      -5   -2.3       6       0       6
35-2021     Food Preparation Workers                    1,020     1,040      20    2.3      39       2      37
35-3011     Bartenders                                    475       515      40    8.0      21       4      17
35-3021     Combined Food Prep/Serv Wrkr, Inc Fast F    2,180     2,470     290   13.1      75      29      46
35-3022     Counter Attendants, Cafeteria/Concession      285       310      25    9.2      24       3      21
35-3031     Waiters and Waitresses                      3,210     3,370     160    5.1     193      16     177
35-3041     Food Servers, Nonrestaurant                   380       410      30    7.9      10       3       7
35-9011     Dining Room/Cafeteria Attend/Bartndr Hel      550       560      10    1.5      25       1      24
35-9021     Dishwashers                                   645       715      70   10.5      34       7      27
35-9031     Hosts/Hostesses: Restaurant/Lounge/Coffe      315       330      15    4.1      23       1      22
35-9099     Food Prep/Serving Related Workers, AO          45        50       5    8.5       2       0       2

37-0000 Building/Grounds Cleaning/Maint Occup           5,935     6,155     220    3.7     124      25      99
37-1011     First-Line Sup/Mgrs: Housekeep/Jntrl Wrk      175       180       5    0.6       2       0       2
37-1012     First-Line Sup/Mgrs: Landscaping Workers      150       165      15   11.3       4       2       2
37-2011     Janitor/Cleaner, Ex Maid/Housekeep Clean    2,505     2,480     -25   -1.2      47       0      47
37-2012     Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners             1,455     1,495      40    2.5      30       4      26
37-2019     Building Cleaning Workers, All Other           50        50       0    2.0       1       0       1
37-2021     Pest Control Workers                           75        85      10   10.7       4       1       3
37-3011     Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers        1,410     1,585     175   12.3      34      17      17
37-3012     Pesticide Handlr/Sprayr/Applicatr, Veg         35        40       5   16.7       1       1       0
37-3019     Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other         65        70       5    7.9       2       1       1

39-0000 Personal Care & Service Occupations             4,515     5,010     495   10.9     161      49     112
39-1021     First-Line Sup/Mgrs: Personal Serv Wrkrs      240       270      30   10.7      10       3       7
39-2021     Nonfarm Animal Caretakers                     140       150      10    7.2       4       1       3
39-3031     Ushers, Lobby Attendants, & Ticket Taker       35        40       5   17.6       3       1       2
39-3091     Amusement & Recreation Attendants             145       155      10    8.3       9       1       8
39-3099     Entertainment Attend & Related Wrkrs, AO       35        40       5   11.1       2       0       2
39-5012     Hairdressers/Hairstylists/Cosmetologists      510       570      60   12.0      14       6       8
39-6011     Baggage Porters and Bellhops                   25        25       0    4.0       1       0       1
39-9011     Child Care Workers                          1,855     1,975     120    6.4      66      12      54
39-9021     Personal and Home Care Aides                  510       570      60   12.0      12       6       6
39-9031     Fitness Trainers & Aerobics Instructors       415       505      90   21.7      17       9       8
39-9032     Recreation Workers                            225       260      35   15.6       8       4       4
39-9041     Residential Advisors                           65        65       0    4.8       2       0       2
39-9099     Personal Care & Service Workers, AO           255       315      60   23.8      12       6       6

41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations                  15,700    16,130     430    2.7     502      50     452
41-1011     First-Line Sup/Mgrs of Retail Sales Wrkr    1,755     1,810      55    3.1      43       5      38
41-1012     First-Line Sup/Mgrs: NonRetail Sales Wrk      550       560      10    1.4      12       1      11
41-2011     Cashiers                                    2,925     2,955      30    1.0     134       3     131
41-2021     Counter and Rental Clerks                     640       610     -30   -4.1      17       0      17
41-2022     Parts Salespersons                            120       115      -5   -0.8       4       0       4
41-2031     Retail Salespersons                         5,645     5,910     265    4.7     184      26     158
41-3011     Advertising Sales Agents                      155       165      10    7.2       4       1       3
41-3021     Insurance Sales Agents                        340       380      40   12.4      12       4       8
41-3031     Security/Commodity/Finance Sales Agents       170       185      15    8.7       7       2       5
41-3041     Travel Agents                                  65        60      -5   -4.6       1       0       1
41-3099     Sales Representatives, Services, AO           345       350       5    2.6      10       1       9
41-4011     Sales Reps, Whlsl/Mfg, Tech/Scie Product      270       270       0   -0.4       6       0       6
41-4012     Sales Reps, Whlsl/Mfg, Ex Tech/Sc Produc    1,695     1,720      25    1.5      42       3      39
41-9011     Demonstrators & Product Promoters              80        80       0    3.8       2       0       2
41-9022     Real Estate Sales Agents                      235       265      30   13.2       7       3       4
41-9031     Sales Engineers                                85        85       0    1.2       3       0       3
41-9041     Telemarketers                                  55        50      -5  -12.5       1       0       1
41-9091     Door-Door Sales/St Vendors/Related Wrkrs      210       175     -35  -17.1       4       0       4
41-9099     Sales & Related Workers, All Other            350       360      10    3.4       9       1       8

43-0000 Office & Administrative Support Occup          21,975    22,495     520    2.4     559     105     454
43-1011     First-Line Sup/Mgrs: Office/Admin Suppor      980     1,035      55    5.5      27       5      22
43-2011     Switchboard Operators, Inc Answering Ser      140       125     -15  -12.7       3       0       3
43-2099     Communications Equipment Operators, AO         40        45       5    4.8       1       0       1
43-3011     Bill and Account Collectors                   355       390      35    9.9      11       4       7
43-3021     Billing & Posting Clerks & Mach Opera         530       565      35    7.0      13       4       9
43-3031     Bookkeeping/Accounting/Auditing Clerks      1,980     2,085     105    5.3      34      10      24
43-3051     Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks                175       150     -25  -14.2       4       0       4
43-3061     Procurement Clerks                             35        35       0    0.0       1       0       1
43-3071     Tellers                                       655       690      35    5.5      31       4      27
43-4011     Brokerage Clerks                               30        25      -5   -3.6       1       0       1
43-4021     Correspondence Clerks                          35        25     -10  -26.5       1       0       1
43-4031     Court, Municipal, & License Clerks            135       140       5    5.3       5       1       4
43-4041     Credit Authorizers, Checkers, & Clerks         30        30       0   -9.7       1       0       1
43-4051     Customer Service Representatives            2,100     2,345     245   11.8      91      25      66
43-4061     Eligibility Interviewers, Gov Programs         70        75       5    5.8       2       0       2
43-4071     File Clerks                                   105        75     -30  -26.0       3       0       3
43-4081     Hotel, Motel, & Resort Desk Clerks            245       280      35   13.8      11       3       8
43-4111     Interviewers, Ex Eligibility & Loan           155       180      25   15.6       6       2       4
43-4121     Library Assistants, Clerical                  155       160       5    5.9       7       1       6
43-4131     Loan Interviewers and Clerks                  170       170       0    1.2       4       0       4
43-4141     New Accounts Clerks                            40        40       0   -2.6       1       0       1
43-4151     Order Clerks                                   85        55     -30  -33.7       2       0       2
43-4161     Human Resources Assist, Ex Payroll/Timek      195       180     -15   -9.1       6       0       6
43-4171     Receptionists & Information Clerks          1,480     1,570      90    6.4      49       9      40
43-4199     Information & Record Clerks, AO               165       135     -30  -17.0       5       0       5
43-5011     Cargo and Freight Agents                       25        30       5   20.0       2       1       1
43-5021     Couriers and Messengers                        95        95       0    1.0       2       0       2
43-5031     Police, Fire, & Ambulance Dispatchers          40        40       0    7.9       1       0       1
43-5032     Dispatchers, Ex Police/Fire/Ambulance         110       105      -5   -4.5       2       0       2
43-5041     Meter Readers, Utilities                       40        35      -5  -17.5       1       0       1
43-5051     Postal Service Clerks                          95        80     -15  -14.6       2       0       2
43-5052     Postal Service Mail Carriers                  365       380      15    4.1      13       2      11
43-5053     Postal Serv Mail Sort/Process/Mach Oper       285       210     -75  -26.2       3       0       3
43-5061     Production, Planning, & Expediting Clerk      370       360     -10   -3.0       9       0       9
43-5071     Shipping, Receiving, & Traffic Clerks         750       675     -75  -10.5      19       0      19
43-5081     Stock Clerks and Order Fillers              1,650     1,660      10    0.5      39       1      38
43-5111     Weighers/Measurr/Checkr/Samplr, Recordkp       50        40     -10  -20.0       2       0       2
43-6011     Executive Secretaries & Admin Assistants    1,210     1,275      65    5.3      22       6      16
43-6012     Legal Secretaries                             220       245      25   10.5       5       2       3
43-6013     Medical Secretaries                           165       190      25   17.8       5       3       2
43-6014     Secretaries, Ex Legal/Medical/Executive     1,805     1,740     -65   -3.5      24       0      24
43-9011     Computer Operators                             50        30     -20  -36.0       1       0       1
43-9021     Data Entry Keyers                             155       140     -15  -11.5       3       0       3
43-9022     Word Processors and Typists                    80        75      -5   -8.8       1       0       1
43-9041     Insurance Claims/Policy Processing Clerk      125       120      -5   -0.8       2       0       2
43-9051     Mail Clerks/Mail Mach Oper, Ex Postl Ser       45        40      -5   -7.0       1       0       1
43-9061     Office Clerks, General                      3,770     3,980     210    5.6      72      21      51
43-9071     Office Machine Operators, Ex Computer          25        20      -5   -8.3       1       0       1
43-9199     Office/Administrative Support Workers, A      350       300     -50  -14.3       8       0       8

45-0000 Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations        1,025     1,030       5    0.4      29       1      28
45-1011     First-Line Sup/Mgrs: Farm/Fish/Forest Wr       50        55       5   10.4       2       1       1
45-2091     Agricultural Equipment Operators               65        65       0   -1.5       2       0       2
45-2092     Farmworker/Laborer: Crop/Nursery/Greenhs      730       735       5    0.5      20       0      20
45-2093     Farmworkers, Farm & Ranch Animals             125       125       0   -1.6       3       0       3
45-2099     Agricultural Workers, All Other                20        20       0    0.0       1       0       1

47-0000 Construction & Extraction Occupations           5,930     6,355     425    7.2     151      44     107
47-1011     First-Line Sup/Mgrs: Construction/Extrac      515       570      55   10.5      15       5      10
47-2021     Brickmasons and Blockmasons                    80        85       5    2.5       2       0       2
47-2031     Carpenters                                    545       575      30    5.9      10       3       7
47-2041     Carpet Installers                              30        30       0   -6.5       1       0       1
47-2051     Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers             65        65       0    1.6       2       0       2
47-2061     Construction Laborers                       1,120     1,270     150   13.5      23      15       8
47-2071     Paving/Surfacing/Tamping Equip Operators       65        70       5    7.5       2       1       1
47-2073     Operating Engineer/Othr Constr Equip Ope      210       215       5    1.9       4       0       4
47-2081     Drywall & Ceiling Tile Installers              25        25       0    4.0       0       0       0
47-2111     Electricians                                  710       750      40    5.6      21       4      17
47-2121     Glaziers                                       30        30       0    0.0       1       0       1
47-2131     Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, & Wa      130       145      15    9.2       5       1       4
47-2132     Insulation Workers, Mechanical                 85        95      10   10.5       4       1       3
47-2141     Painters, Construction & Maintenance          395       410      15    3.3       8       1       7
47-2151     Pipelayers                                     25        25       0    8.7       1       0       1
47-2152     Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters       1,065     1,155      90    8.4      30       9      21
47-2181     Roofers                                        55        55       0   -5.4       1       0       1
47-2211     Sheet Metal Workers                           195       195       0    0.0       5       0       5
47-2221     Structural Iron and Steel Workers             130       140      10    8.5       3       1       2
47-3014     Helpers: Paint/Paperhang/Plast/Stucco Ms       20        15      -5  -15.0       0       0       0
47-3019     Helpers: Construction Trades, AO               30        30       0    0.0       1       0       1
47-4011     Construction & Building Inspectors             45        45       0    6.8       1       0       1
47-4041     Hazardous Materials Removal Workers            75        70      -5   -5.3       2       0       2
47-4099     Construction and Related Workers, AO          165       170       5    3.6       7       1       6

49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occup       5,620     5,860     240    4.3     135      28     107
49-1011     First-Line Sup/Mgrs: Mechanic/Instll/Rep      375       370      -5   -2.4      10       0      10
49-2011     Computer/ATM/Office Machine Repairers          40        40       0    0.0       1       0       1
49-2022     Telecomm Equip Install/Repairers, Ex Lin      165       150     -15   -7.9       3       0       3
49-2091     Avionics Technicians                           35        40       5   18.2       2       1       1
49-2092     Electric Motor/Power Tool/Related Repair       40        40       0    2.6       1       0       1
49-2094     Electrical/Elect Repair, Comm/Ind Equip        60        60       0    3.4       1       0       1
49-3021     Automotive Body & Related Repairers            85        85       0    1.2       2       0       2
49-3022     Automotive Glass Installers & Repairers        30        30       0    0.0       1       0       1
49-3023     Automotive Service Technicians/Mechanics      870       930      60    7.1      23       6      17
49-3031     Bus/Truck Mechanics/Diesel Eng Specialis      190       200      10    3.6       5       1       4
49-3041     Farm Equipment Mechanics                       45        55      10   15.2       2       1       1
49-3042     Mobile Heavy Equip Mechanics, Ex Engines      110       110       0    0.0       2       0       2
49-3053     Outdoor Power Equip/Small Engine Mechani       75        85      10    7.8       3       1       2
49-3091     Bicycle Repairers                              40        45       5   13.2       2       1       1
49-3092     Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians       65        70       5    7.9       2       1       1
49-3093     Tire Repairers and Changers                    75        70      -5   -2.7       2       0       2
49-9011     Mechanical Door Repairers                      50        50       0    0.0       1       0       1
49-9021     Heating/Air Cond/Refrig Mechanics/Instll      345       395      50   15.5      11       5       6
49-9031     Home Appliance Repairers                      130       125      -5   -2.3       2       0       2
49-9041     Industrial Machinery Mechanics                560       605      45    8.2      13       5       8
49-9042     Maintenance & Repair Workers, General       1,185     1,220      35    2.8      21       3      18
49-9043     Maintenance Workers, Machinery                115       115       0   -2.6       2       0       2
49-9044     Millwrights                                    95        95       0   -2.1       2       0       2
49-9051     Electrical Power-Line Installr/Repairers       65        55     -10   -9.5       2       0       2
49-9052     Telecommunications Line Install/Repairer       75        75       0   -1.3       1       0       1
49-9091     Coin/Vending/Amusement Mach Serv/Repaire       55        55       0    3.6       2       0       2
49-9094     Locksmiths and Safe Repairers                  30        30       0    6.7       1       0       1
49-9098     Helpers: Install/Maint/Repair Workers         130       135       5    3.9       7       1       6
49-9099     Installation/Maint/Repair Workers, AO         400       430      30    6.7       9       3       6
51-0000 Production Occupations                         17,370    16,410    -960   -5.5     359      22     337

51-1011     First-Line Sup/Mgrs: Productn/Oper Wrkrs      960       885     -75   -7.7      13       0      13
51-2022     Electrical & Electronic Equip Assemblers      140       125     -15   -9.4       2       0       2
51-2023     Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers         35        30      -5  -13.5       1       0       1
51-2031     Engine & Other Machine Assemblers             155       130     -25  -16.9       3       0       3
51-2041     Structural Metal Fabricators & Fitters         60        60       0   -3.2       1       0       1
51-2091     Fiberglass Laminators/Fabricators              60        55      -5   -6.9       1       0       1
51-2092     Team Assemblers                             2,290     2,140    -150   -6.7      52       0      52
51-2099     Assemblers/Fabricators, All Other           1,265     1,230     -35   -2.8      29       0      29
51-3011     Bakers                                        100        95      -5   -1.0       3       0       3
51-3021     Butchers and Meat Cutters                      80        80       0    1.3       3       0       3
51-3091     Food/Tobco Roast/Bake/Dry Mach Oprs/Tndr       25        25       0    0.0       1       0       1
51-3092     Food Batchmakers                               50        55       5   10.0       2       1       1
51-4011     Computer-Controlled Mach Tool Opers, M/P      505       565      60   11.0      16       6      10
51-4012     Numerical Tool/Process Control Programme       55        45     -10  -11.3       1       0       1
51-4021     Extrude/Drawg Mach Settrs/Oprs/Tndrs, M/      280       250     -30   -9.7       5       0       5
51-4022     Forging Machine Settrs/Oprs/Tndrs, M/P         75        55     -20  -26.3       2       0       2
51-4023     Rolling Machine Settrs/Oprs/Tndrs, M/P         20        20       0  -13.6       0       0       0
51-4031     Cut/Punch/Press Mach Settrs/Opr/Tndr, M/      530       465     -65  -12.1      10       0      10
51-4032     Drill/Bore Mach Tool Settrs/Opr/Tndr, M/       35        30      -5  -24.3       0       0       0
51-4033     Grind/Polish Mach Settrs/Oprs/Tndrs, M/P      200       170     -30  -14.9       3       0       3
51-4034     Lathe/Turn Mach Tool Settrs/Opr/Tndr, M/       70        55     -15  -23.2       1       0       1
51-4035     Mill/Plane Mach Settrs/Oprs/Tndrs, M/P         80        70     -10  -13.8       2       0       2
51-4041     Machinists                                  1,050     1,015     -35   -3.3      14       0      14
51-4051     Metal-Refining Furnace Oprs/Tndrs              30        25      -5  -18.8       1       0       1
51-4061     Model Makers, Metal & Plastic                  25        20      -5  -17.4       0       0       0
51-4072     Mold/Core/Cast Mach Settrs/Opr/Tndr, M/P      785       705     -80  -10.1      16       0      16
51-4081     Multiple Mach Tool Settrs/Oprs/Tndrs, M/      305       275     -30  -10.4       6       0       6
51-4111     Tool and Die Makers                           265       270       5    1.1       2       0       2
51-4121     Welders, Cutters, Solderers, & Brazers        355       330     -25   -7.0      11       0      11
51-4122     Weld/Solder/Braze Mach Settrs/Oprs/Tndrs      100        85     -15  -16.7       3       0       3
51-4191     Heat Treat Equip Settrs/Oprs/Tndrs, M/P        90        80     -10   -6.8       4       0       4
51-4193     Plate/Coat Mach Settrs/Oprs/Tndrs, M/P         45        40      -5   -8.7       1       0       1
51-4199     Metal Workers & Plastic Workers, AO           275       240     -35  -12.8       4       0       4
51-5011     Bindery Workers                               230       180     -50  -23.3       3       0       3
51-5021     Job Printers                                   30        25      -5  -13.8       0       0       0
51-5022     Prepress Technicians and Workers               85        80      -5   -9.2       1       0       1
51-5023     Printing Machine Operators                    165       155     -10   -7.8       4       0       4
51-6011     Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers              285       285       0   -1.0       5       0       5
51-6021     Pressers: Textile/Garment/Related Matrl        60        55      -5  -10.2       0       0       0
51-6031     Sewing Machine Operators                       35        30      -5  -20.0       0       0       0
51-6052     Tailors, Dressmakers, & Custom Sewers         110       110       0    0.0       1       0       1
51-7011     Cabinetmakers & Bench Carpenters              130       140      10    6.2       4       1       3
51-7021     Furniture Finishers                            25        25       0   -4.2       1       0       1
51-7042     Woodwork Mach Settrs/Oprs/Tndrs, Ex Saw       110       115       5    3.6       2       0       2
51-8013     Power Plant Operators                          35        35       0    6.1       1       0       1
51-8031     Water/Liquid Waste Treat Plant/Sys Opers       70        75       5   11.6       3       1       2
51-8099     Plant & System Operators, All Other            50        40     -10  -20.0       1       0       1
51-9011     Chemical Equipment Operators & Tenders        150       120     -30  -20.8       1       0       1
51-9012     Separate/Filter/ Mach Settrs/Oprs/Tndrs        50        50       0    4.2       0       0       0
51-9021     Crush/Grind/Polish Mach Settrs/Oprs/Tndr      170       165      -5   -2.9       3       0       3
51-9022     Grinding & Polishing Workers, Hand            165       165       0    0.6       3       0       3
51-9023     Mixing & Blending Mach Settrs/Oprs/Tndrs      195       220      25   12.4       5       2       3
51-9031     Cutters and Trimmers, Hand                     45        40      -5  -11.1       1       0       1
51-9032     Cutting & Slicing Mach Settrs/Oprs/Tndrs      135       130      -5   -6.6       3       0       3
51-9041     Extrude/Form/Press Mach Settrs/Oprs/Tndr       90       105      15   12.0       3       1       2
51-9051     Furnace/Kiln/Oven/Drier/Kettle Oprs/Tndr       40        35      -5  -15.4       0       0       0
51-9061     Inspectors/Tester/Sorter/Sampler/Weigher      960       890     -70   -7.4      16       0      16
51-9071     Jewelers & Precious Stone & Metal Wor          20        20       0   -4.8       0       0       0
51-9081     Dental Laboratory Technicians                  90        85      -5   -2.3       2       0       2
51-9082     Medical Appliance Technicians                  40        40       0    2.6       1       0       1
51-9111     Packaging & Filling Machine Oprs/Tndrs        820       740     -80   -9.7      14       0      14
51-9121     Coat/Paint/Spray/ Mach Settrs/Oprs/Tndrs      110       110       0    2.8       3       0       3
51-9122     Painters, Transportation Equipment             80        65     -15  -16.5       2       0       2
51-9123     Painting, Coating, & Decorating Workers        35        35       0   12.1       1       0       1
51-9131     Photographic Process Workers                   25        25       0   -4.2       1       0       1
51-9193     Cooling/Freezing Equipment Oprs/Tenders        20        20       0    0.0       0       0       0
51-9195     Molders, Shapers, & Casters, Ex M/P           130       115     -15  -10.9       6       0       6
51-9196     Paper Goods Machine Settrs/Oprs/Tndrs         330       285     -45  -13.7       7       0       7
51-9198     Helpers: Production Workers                   680       645     -35   -5.0      12       0      12
51-9199     Production Workers, All Other               1,000     1,085      85    8.5      32       9      23

53-0000 Transportation & Material Moving Occup         10,650    10,665      15    0.2     286      31     255
53-1021     First-Line Sup/Mgrs: Helpers/Labor, Hand      150       155       5    2.0       3       0       3
53-1031     First-Line Sup/Mgrs: Trns/M-M Mach/Veh O      155       140     -15   -8.5       3       0       3
53-2021     Air Traffic Controllers                        35        35       0    3.0       1       0       1
53-3021     Bus Drivers, Transit & Intercity              135       145      10    5.1       3       1       2
53-3022     Bus Drivers, School                           375       345     -30   -7.7       7       0       7
53-3031     Driver/Sales Workers                          610       610       0   -0.2      11       0      11
53-3032     Truck Drivers, Heavy & Tractor-Trailer      2,235     2,435     200    8.8      60      20      40
53-3033     Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Service    1,035     1,090      55    5.6      25       6      19
53-3041     Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs                   160       180      20   13.8       5       2       3
53-3099     Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other             60        65       5    6.8       1       0       1
53-4013     Rail Yard Engineers/Dinkey Oper/Hostlers       40        45       5    2.4       1       0       1
53-5011     Sailors and Marine Oilers                      35        40       5    5.6       2       0       2
53-6031     Service Station Attendants                     45        45       0    2.2       2       0       2
53-6099     Transportation Workers, All Other              30        35       5    9.4       1       0       1
53-7032     Excavating/Loading Mach & Dragline Oper        35        35       0    3.0       1       0       1
53-7051     Industrial Truck & Tractor Operators          760       740     -20   -2.5      23       0      23
53-7061     Cleaners of Vehicles & Equipment              620       625       5    0.5      22       0      22
53-7062     Laborers Freight/Stock/Materl Movers-Han    2,980     2,880    -100   -3.4      96       0      96
53-7063     Machine Feeders and Offbearers                180       125     -55  -30.9       2       0       2
53-7064     Packers and Packagers, Hand                   840       780     -60   -7.2      14       0      14
53-7199     Material Moving Workers, All Other             55        50      -5  -12.5       1       0       1


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AREA COMPOSITION:

  Kalamazoo and St. Joseph Counties.
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Source:   Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget
                Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives

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