Regional Data
WORKFORCE SNAPSHOT
103,230
HTL REGION POPULATION
39.0
MEDIAN AGE
537,396
LABORSHED RESIDENTS IN THE WORKFORCE
41.5%
LABOR FORCE PARTICIPATION RATE
32
AVERAGE COMMUTE (in minutes)
INDUSTRY SNAPSHOT
| DESCRIPTION | % OF JOBS | AVG. WAGE |
|---|---|---|
| MANUFACTURING | 35% | $58,746 |
| CONSTRUCTION | 13% | $47,181 |
| TRANSPORTATION & WAREHOUSING | 10% | $62,488 |
| WHOLESALE TRADE | 5% | $65,150 |
| PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL SERVICES | 3% | $53,077 |
| ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT | 11% | $30,185 |
| FINANCE & INSURANCE | 5% | $53,077 |
| HEALTH CARE & SOCIAL ASSISTANCE | 17% | $44,664 |
Location Quotient
MANUFACTURING
2.18
TRANSPORTATION & WAREHOUSING
1.26
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 |
|---|---|
| Industrial Technology | 141 |
| HVAC | 81 |
| Welding | 265 |
| Truck Driving | 71 |
| LPN/LVN | 334 |
K-12 EDUCATION
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
18,666
Students in Public School System
95.7%
Graduation Rate
60%
College Going Rate
88.1%
FAFSA Filing Rate