Labor Market
Strong Job Growth to Support a Growing Population
(as of July 2006)
Civilian Labor Force: 235,550
Employment: 226,875
Unemployment: 8,675
Unemployment Rate: 3.7
Radius of Labor Drawing Area: 35 miles
Nearest MSA: Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers MSA
Wage and/or Labor Survey Available: Yes
NON-FARM PAYROLL JOBS
| NAIC | July 06 | July 05 |
| Natural Resources, Mining & Construction | 12,300 | 11,600 |
| Manufacturing | 33,800 | 33,000 |
| Trade, Transportation & Utilities | 49,000 | 47,200 |
| Information | 2,600 | 2,600 |
| Financial Activities | 7,800 | 7,600 |
| Professional & Business Services | 33,500 | 32,000 |
| Education & Health Services | 17,800 | 17,000 |
| Leisure & Hospitality | 16,200 | 15,900 |
| Other Services | 6,400 | 6,200 |
| Government | 25,400 | 24,300 |
HOURS & EARNINGS OF MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION WORKERS
| July 06 | July 05 | |
| Avg. Weekly Earnings | $527.44 | $511.04 |
| Avg. Weekly Hours | 41.4 | 39.1 |
| Avg. Hourly Earnings | $12.74 | $13.07 |
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