Workforce
In Murray/Calloway County, we recognize that a company’s workforce is vital to its success. That is why we strive to provide every possible resource and ensure that every available tool is provided. Murray/Calloway County believes that, as a member of our manufacturing community, your success is job #1. No matter the challenge, it is our job to provide you with the talent you need to excel, both now and in the future.
Area Labor Market Data
Civilian Labor Force
| CALLOWAY COUNTY | LABOR MARKET AREA | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | AUG 2017 | 2016 | AUG 2017 | |
| Calloway County | 18,431 | 18,766 | 89,367 | 90,637 |
| Employed | 17,604 | 17,915 | 84,312 | 85,746 |
| Unemployed | 827 | 851 | 5,055 | 4,891 |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 5.4 |
Source: Kentucky Department of Revenue
Commuting Patterns
Residents of Calloway County
| 2014 | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
Working and Residing in County | 8,466 | 64% |
Commuting Out of County | 4,767 | 36% |
Total Residents | 13,233 | 100% |
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census
Note: Data for Kentucky and border states only.
Employees in Calloway County
| 2014 | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
Working and Residing in County | 8,466 | 54.2% |
Commuting Into County | 7,159 | 45.8% |
Total Employees | 15,625 | 100% |
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census
Note: Data for Kentucky and border states only.
Average Weekly Wage
| Calloway County | Kentucky (Statewide) | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total All Industries | $633 | $834 | $1,018 |
| Total Private Industries | $591 | $831 | $1,017 |
| Natural Resources & Mining | N/A | $1,075 | $1,124 |
| Construction | $700 | $993 | $1,096 |
| Manufacturing | $825 | $1,091 | $1,237 |
| Trade, Transportation & Utilities | $511 | $758 | $852 |
| Information | $673 | $944 | $1,829 |
| Financial Activities | $748 | $1,169 | $1,691 |
| Professional & Business Services | $770 | $878 | $1,332 |
| Education & Health Services | $651 | $878 | $991 |
| Leisure & Hospitality | $240 | $312 | $419 |
| Other Services & Unclassified | $398 | $591 | $691 |
Workforce Resources
Bluegrass State Skills Corporation (BSSC)
Provides incentives to support Kentucky business’ efforts to help new and existing employees stay competitive through flexible, employer-driven skills-upgrade training.
KY FAME
The Kentucky Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (KY FAME) is a company-sponsored partnership of statewide employers who share the goal of creating a pipeline of highly skilled workers. Employers start training students while they are still in school and students receive hands-on and classroom training that gives them access to high-paying, advanced manufacturing jobs.
Apprenticeship Programs
Registered apprenticeships are training programs that produce workers for high-demand careers through hands-on, on-the-job training. Apprentices earn a salary while learning the skills they need.
Employment & Labor Laws
Be informed about national and state labor laws through the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Occupational Safety & Health Regulations
Learn more about Kentucky’s OSHA regulations and how to receive free health and safety training through the Kentucky Labor Cabinet.