Workforce Data

Labor force statistics, projections, wages, and labor availability in Monroe County, Mississippi

Wages

Average annual salary is $26,135 (Create Foundation Annual Report, Aug., 2008). Download the PDF file of Employment Figures by Major Industry Categories In Monroe County (PDF, 285.88KB). Read the 2008 Mississippi Manufacturers Wage Study (PDF, 1.63MB) for the NMIDA territory (PDF, 560.37KB) (most of North and East Mississippi).

The Workforce Investment Network (WIN) in Mississippi, operates over 60 WIN centers across the state. The Itawamba Community College WIN Job Center in Monroe County is located at the Monroe County Government Complex building, 2nd floor, at 1619 Hwy. 25 North, Amory, MS. The center offers employment and training services for job seekers.

Labor Availability

With a population of 37,177, Monroe County has a total available labor force of 18,590. As of Sept., 2009, the employment rate was 86.5%, with 13.5% of the labor pool unemployed. View the Demographic profile for Monroe County (PDF, 285.88KB).

Workforce Training

Workforce training is available at the Itawamba WIN Job Center at the Monroe County Government Complex, 1619 Hwy 25 North, Amory, MS. Career resources, job search assistance, information, and other services are provided to individuals as well as job training and retraining.

Major Employers

View a listing of the existing major businesses and industry in Monroe County.

Education

65.73% of the population in Monroe County has attained a high school diploma or higher and 10.88% has a bachelor’s degree or higher (2008). View more detailed education attainment levels (PDF, 285.88KB).