Regional Data
WORKFORCE SNAPSHOT
105,219
HTL REGION POPULATION
38.5
MEDIAN AGE
517,227
LABORSHED RESIDENTS IN THE WORKFORCE
59%
LABOR FORCE PARTICIPATION RATE
32
AVERAGE COMMUTE (in minutes)
INDUSTRY SNAPSHOT
| DESCRIPTION | % OF JOBS | AVG. WAGE |
|---|---|---|
| MANUFACTURING | 38% | $56,574 |
| CONSTRUCTION | 14% | $42,505 |
| TRANSPORTATION & WAREHOUSING | 6% | $58,505 |
| WHOLESALE TRADE | 6% | $62,982 |
| PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL SERVICES | 3% | $45,677 |
| ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT | 9% | $29,680 |
| FINANCE & INSURANCE | 5% | $56,346 |
| HEALTH CARE & SOCIAL ASSISTANCE | 18% | $42,126 |
2017 Location Quotient
MANUFACTURING
2.29
CONSTRUCTION
1.23
EDUCATION & TRAINING FACILITIES in West Tennessee
12
FOUR-YEAR UNIVERSITIES
15
COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUSES
10
STATE & LOCAL WORKFORCE DEV. PROGRAMS
9
TENNESSEE COLLEGES OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY (TCAT) LOCATIONS
EDUCATION & TRAINING PROGRAMS
Robotics/Automation
Cert. Production Technician
Mechatronics
CNC Machining
Machine Tool Technician
Packaging Science
HVAC-Refrigeration
Welding
Industrial Maintenance
Automotive Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial Management
Degree Completions
for In-Demand Jobs
| Program | #of Completions |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Technology | 100 |
| Industrial Maintenance | 151 |
| Welding | 197 |
| Truck Driving | 100 |
| LPN/LVN | 342 |
K-12 EDUCATION
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
18,693
Students in Public School System
95.7%
Graduation Rate
60%
College Going Rate
88.1%
FAFSA Filing Rate