1. JOB & LABOR MARKET

2. JULY 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Employment Snapshot............................................. 2
Preliminary Seasonally Adjusted Rate.................... 3
Job and Labor Market Overview.............................. 3
Employment Trends ................................................. 6
Targeted Industry Clusters ...................................... 7
Largest Lehigh Valley Employers ........................... 9
High Demand Occupations .................................... 10
Jobs in the Lehigh Valley....................................... 11
New Hire Wages and Benefits ............................... 12
Cutbacks and Plant Closings ................................ 15
Web Resources....................................................... 16

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National Labor Supply/ Demand by Occupation
Source: The Conference Board April 2014
Occupation Openings Supply/Demand Hourly
(Thousands) Rate * Wage
Total 4,904 1.98 $22.33
Computer & Math Science 523 0.23 $39.43
Healthcare Practitioners 525 0.32 $35.93
Architecture & Engineering 167 0.40 $38.51
Business & Finance 288 0.90 $34.14
Management 449 1.10 $53.15
Installation, Maint. & Repair 221 0.97 $21.35
Sales & Related 596 1.65 $18.37
Healthcare Support 117 2.00 $13.61
Office & Admin. Support 568 1.99 $16.78
Education, Traininng & Library 135 2.41 $24.76
Transport & Logistics 328 2.46 $16.28
Food Prep and Handling 193 3.49 $10.38
Bldg & Grounds Maintenance 95 5.26 $12.51
Manufacturing 157 4.70 $16.79
Construction 123 7.35 $21.94
* Unemployed in that occupation divided by openings
Source: The Conference Board
The U.S. Labor Supply and Demand ratio improved to 1.98 in April, the best level since
2007. During the depth of the recession in early 2010 the ratio was 3.65.
The latest number means that there are “only” two unemployed persons for every job
opening.
Of course the supply/ demand ratio differs significantly for different occupations. For
computer and math science the ratio is 0.23, meaning that each unemployed professional
has the choice of nearly 5 openings.
On the other end of the scale unemployed construction workers face significant
competition from the 7 plus others looking for each opening.

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Geographic Area
Total
Workforce Employed Unemployed
U.S. (Million) 155.6 145.8 9.8
Pennsylvania (Million) 6.43 6.07 0.64
ABE PA/NJ M SA 428,800 402,600 26,200
Carbon County/PA 31,600 29,500 2,100
Lehigh County/PA 184,000 172,800 11,200
Northampton County/PA 154,400 144,500 9,800
Warren County/NJ 58,800 55,800 3,100 5.3% approx.
6.4%
Unemployment
Rate
6.1%
6.7%
6.1%
6.3%
5.6%
MAY 2014 VS MAY 2013
SEASONALLY ADJUSTED UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
For Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton PA-NJ Metro Area (ABE MSA)
Including Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, & Warren Counties
Chart 1
JOB AND LABOR MARKET OVERVIEW
As reported by the PA Department of Labor and Industry – Center for Workforce Information and Analysis
(CWIA), the preliminary seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton
Metro Area decreased by 0.1% to 6.1% in May for the MSA. Carbon County’s seasonally adjusted rate
remained the highest at 6.7%. Lehigh County’s rate increased by 0.2% to 6.1% while Northampton
County’s rate increased by 0.3% to 6.4%. 200 people leaving the workforce and 100 people finding
employment reduced the unemployment rate in the A-B-E Metro Area. The workforce is now 5,700
lower than it was a year ago.
Total A-B-E Metro Area employment (seasonally adjusted) is up by 2,300 over the past year. Jobs
(seasonally adjusted) increased by 1,800 during the past year to 353,100. Areas showing the greatest
change were Transportation & Warehousing (+1,200) and Professional & Business (+1,000). Declining
sectors include: Healthcare (-500) and Government (-600). Over the past year area total ABE jobs
increased 0.6% compared to 1.1% growth for all of Pennsylvania.
MAY 2014 SEASONALLY ADJUSTED EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
For ABE PA-NJ MSA defined boundaries including Carbon County/PA, Lehigh County/PA, Northampton
County/PA, and Warren County/NJ
Source: Center for Workforce Information and Analysis/PA Department of Labor and Industry.
7.9%
6.2%
6.1%
0.5% 2.5% 4.5% 6.5% 8.5%
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The May 2014 A-B-E metro workforce is now 12,900 below the previous peak
of June 2013
(Not Seasonally Adjusted)
Chart 2
Although the rate of unemployment has declined over the past 4 years, it does not take into account the
number of discouraged workers and others who are marginally attached to the labor force. According to
the Bureau of Labor Statistics, individuals who are marginally attached to the labor force wanted and were
available for work, had been looking for employment sometime during the last twelve months, but
because they have not actively searched for work in the past four weeks, they are not included in the
unemployment numbers.
In May 12.2% of the workforce or 19 million people were unemployed, marginally employed or
discouraged. The rate was 13.8% twelve months ago.
Chart 3
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Metro Area Jobs (NOT seasonally adjusted) increased by 4,600 during the
past month to a new record high! The Metro jobs count rose by 1,800 over the past year.
The May jobs level above was 500 above the previous peak of 352,600 during June 2013, and,
28,400 above the Recession low of 324,700 in January 2010. This is an estimated number of all jobs,
be they part or full-time.
ABE PA/NJ MSA AVERAGE NUMBER IN WORKFORCE
BY YEAR END
Baseline Year
385,300
Recent Peak,
441,700
Current,
428,800
200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000 400,000 450,000 500,000
2000
'June'13
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ABE PA/NJ MSA-TOTAL NUMBER OF JOBS - NOT
SEASONALLY ADJUSTED
Recession,
324,700
Recent Peak,
352,600
Current,
353,100
150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000 400,000 450,000
'Jan.'10
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As the economy deteriorated in late 2007, service sector jobs such as “Eds” and “Meds” were the major
sources of employment growth. The Cluster lost 300 jobs over the past 12 months. In May the cluster lost
600 jobs; Private education lost 900 jobs while Healthcare gained 300 jobs. Over the past year Health
Care is down by 500 jobs. The impact of the Affordable Health Care Act continues to be uncertain,
although cost containment pressures are likely to cause further declines. Healthcare delivery is being
directed more too home care and the use of less expensive professionals. The “Eds” tallied here includes
only “Private” employers. Public school teachers are considered to be “Government” employees. Chart 4
reflects the relative strength in Education and Health Care, although upward momentum has slowed
significantly over the past year.
Chart 4
The (Private) Education and Health Care super-sector represented 70,800 jobs in May, 3,800 above the
previous peak of 2009 and nearly double the 36,400 jobs in the sector during 1990.
Chart 5
In May, Warehousing and Transportation jobs exceeded the previous peak level achieved in 2006 by 4,800
jobs. Jobs increased by 1,200 over the past year. The recent improvement in consumer and business demand
for products resulted in increased demand for these services. Most Logistics employers are busy and there are
numerous new expansion projects planned and under construction, including a 1.2 mil. ft. warehouse planned
for use by Walmart and a 2.0 mil. ft. warehouse in the Bethlehem Commerce Center. The area is also looking
to add a major FedEX hub.
The most recent (1Q2014) estimate of “real” U.S. economic dropped by 2.9% compared to the 2.6% growth
reported for 4Q2013 and 1.1% reported for 1Q2013. First-half 2014 economic growth ground to a halt.
The total U.S. labor force grows about 1 percent per year. On top of that, each worker's productivity grows at
about 1.5% per year. We need to see continued growth in the 3% to 4% range per year in the real economy
(GDP) to make a meaningful dent in unemployment.
EDUCATION & HEALTH SERVICES - TOTAL NONFARM
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON PA-NJ MSA
Baseline Year,
52,300
Previous Peak,
67,000
Current, 70,800
0 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000
2000
'Oct.'09
'May'14
WAREHOUSE & TRANSPORTATION - TOTAL NONFARM JOBS
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON PA-NJ MSA
Baseline Year,
11,400
Previous Peak,
14600
Current, 19,400
0 4,000 8,000 12,000 16,000 20,000
2000
2006
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EMPLOYMENT TRENDS
The following is a sampling of the TRENDS identified by employers in the greater Lehigh Valley:
 Lehigh Valley (ABE Metro) employers expect to hire at a strong pace during Quarter 3, 2014 (July-
September), according to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey. From July to September, 19%
of the companies interviewed plans to hire more employees, while 4% expect to reduce staff. Another
72% expect to maintain their current workforce levels and 5% are not certain of their hiring plans. This
yields a Net Employment Outlook* of +15%."Employer’s hiring expectations for Quarter 3, 2014 are as
optimistic compared to Quarter 2, 2014 when the Net Employment Outlook was also +15%,” said
Manpower spokesperson Michael Pinkasavage. Compared to one year-ago when the Net
Employment Outlook one year ago was 19%, employers expect a slight reduction in staffing plans.
For the coming quarter, job prospects appear best in Construction, Durable and Nondurable Goods
Manufacturing, Wholesale & Retail Trade, Transportation and Utilities, Professional & Business
Services, Education & Health Services, Leisure & Hospitality and Other Services. Employers in
Financial Activities plan to reduce staffing levels. Hiring in Information and Government is expected to
remain unchanged.
 Due to the depressed economy and competition for jobs, employers are demanding and getting
persons with specific skill sets, training and credentials. Persons who are “generalists” find it
increasingly difficult to find employment. There are about 2-1/2 unemployed persons available for each
new job opening!
 All jobs, including those that were once considered menial and labor intensive, now require certain
minimum levels of computer literacy and mechanical aptitude.
 While the current environment favors the employer, those in the workforce with the highest level of
skills have become more opportunistic. They are more willing to consider opportunities in other
regions in the Northeast U.S. and beyond, including global assignments. Conversely, potential
employees in other markets are willing to consider positions in the Lehigh Valley.
 Telecommuting technology and declining importance of a physical presence enable many professional
and technical employees to consider working for firms that are National or Global in scope.
 While the unemployment rate has increased among many technicians and engineers, employers still
bemoan the lack of technical people who can take charge and independently develop and implement
solutions.
 There is still a demand for employees skilled in industrial and electrical maintenance, machining, and
welding, especially for outdoors or physically demanding 2nd
and 3rd
shift positions. The ability to
“Trouble-Shoot” is an especially sought-after skill.
 Employers continue to seek qualified inside sales and field sales professionals who are “producers”.
Call centers providing technical support are still looking for employees with the requisite technical and
interpersonal skills.

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LEHIGH VALLEY TARGETED INDUSTRY CLUSTERS
For the Lehigh Valley to remain competitive in the global economy, we must connect workforce development to the
demands of business and industry. The direction we are taking is through Industry Clusters.
An Industry Cluster is a group of industries that are closely linked by common product markets, labor pools, similar
technologies, supplier chains, and/or other economic ties. By working with businesses within the industry clusters,
we can combine training needs for multiple firms with similar skill needs and help drive a market-based approach to
workforce development.
We are working to align education and training institutions with employer and employee needs. Education, workforce, and
economic development must be interconnected to ensure that workers have the skills businesses need to be
competitive and have the ability to obtain education to compete for higher wage jobs and career advancement.
The Lehigh Valley is targeting for growth the following five broad categories of employment clusters:
Healthcare and Life Sciences; Diversified Manufacturing and Services; Business, Professional and
Financial Services; Information and Communication, and, “Green” or Energy Related Manufacturing and
Services.
These clusters were targeted because we believe that they will:
• Provide above-average wages and be less reliant upon low-wage labor.
• Incorporate a high-technology, knowledge, skill-set component.
• Have synergy with existing Lehigh Valley workforce, infrastructure, educational and other institutions.
• Leverage existing Lehigh Valley assets to minimize land, energy and other resources.
• Expand upon established competitive positioning in the U.S. and globally.
• Have a high value-added component in the local economy.
• Be classified as growth industries at the state and/or national level.
Healthcare and Life Sciences relates to the well-being of the population and those social services provided. Revolves
around healthcare using direct patient services and research to improve the quality of life for all generations, as
well as, activities which support healthcare. Life Sciences incorporate findings from research into the organization
and processes of the body into the exploration and innovation of procedures and new methods of caring for
patients.
Includes:
• Hospitals
• Ambulatory Healthcare Services
• Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Research Facilities
Diversified Manufacturing and Services includes nearly all durable goods manufacturing industries and a number of
non-durable goods industries. Major technological advances have changed the nature of manufacturing,
increasing the demand for highly-skilled workers. Most employers in these industries must be flexible in their
production processes to take full advantage of the rapid and constant technological changes. The viability of
businesses in this cluster depends on a skilled and competitive workforce.
Includes:
• Chemicals and Plastics
• Electronics, Communication Equipment
• Medical Equipment/Technology and Devices
• Metals/Metal Fabrication, Non-Metallic Products
• Specialty Printing and Packaging Design and Manufacturing
• Vehicle and Vehicle Equipment
• Food Processing
• Supply Chain and Logistics Services

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Business, Professional and Financial Services:
Business and Professional Services includes all of the services a company needs to operate and sustain
business. They are targeted towards the business world enabling more efficient operations and the ability of
companies to better serve their stakeholders and meet organizational goals. Industry involves a range of
services and skill levels, from marketing consultants and engineering firms to logistics management.
Includes:
• Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Specialized Design Services
• Architecture, Accounting, Legal, and Advertising Services
• Data and information processing, disaster recovery
Financial Services deals specifically with Finance, Banking, Credit, and Insurance specializations. These are
services provided to businesses and consumers, and a high level of skill and specialization are generally
required by personnel. The included services allow clients to benefit with financial stability, security,
coverage, or opportunities to change the value of assets.
Includes:
• Securities, Commodity Contracts, and other Financial Investments
• Monetary Authorities, Banks
• Funds, Trusts, and Financial Vehicles
• Insurance Carriers
• Data and customer service centers
Information and Communication revolves around the production, refinement, and transfer of information and the
methods employed in its distribution. This includes the main companies that communicate the information, as well
as those providing support to the industry by providing outlets and servicing the transfer of information.
Includes:
• Software Publishers
• Internet, Services, Internet Publishing and Broadcasting
• Sound Recording, Motion Picture Broadcasting
• Telecommunications
“Green” or Energy Related Manufacturing and Services includes industries directly involved in extracting materials
used to generate both traditional and alternative energy; producing, transmitting, distributing or supplying
energy or energy efficient technologies; engaged in manufacturing items used to produce or conserve energy;
engineering, construction and project management firms associated with the energy industry; and alternative
and renewable energy companies.
Includes:
• Utility companies, including electricity and natural gas distribution, propane and energy related products.
• Petroleum Distribution
• Alternative/renewable energy, including solar, wind, and others.
• Energy conservation equipment manufacturing, products and services.
• Manufacture of alternative energy generation equipment and systems.

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TOP 50 EMPLOYERS IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY
Includes Lehigh and Northampton counties – 3rd
Qtr - 2013 (preliminary)
1 LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL CENTER 26 EASTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
2 SAINT LUKE'S HOSPITAL 27 NORTHAMPTON CNTY AREA COMM COLLEGE
3 AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS INC 28 HCR MANOR CARE
4 LEHIGH VALLEY PHYSICIAN GROUP 29 PPL SERVICES CORP
5 LEHIGH COUNTY 30 EAST PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
6 LEHIGH UNIVERSITY 31 CRAYOLA LLC
7 ALLENTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT 32 EASTON HOSPITAL
8 SANDS BETHWORKS GAMING LLC 33 CARBON-LEHIGH INTERMEDIATE UNIT 21
9 NORTHAMPTON COUNTY 34 SACRED HEART HOSPITAL
10 AMAZON COM DEDC LLC 35 ST LUKE'S PHYSICIAN GROUP INC
11 GIANT FOOD STORES LLC 36 WELLS FARGO NA
12 BETHLEHEM AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 37 GOOD SHEPHERD REHAB NETWORK
13 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT 38 INTEGRITY STAFFING SOLUTIONS INC
14 STATE GOVERNMENT 39 LAFAYETTE COLLEGE
15 MACK TRUCKS INC 40 VICTAULIC COMPANY
16 GUARDIAN LIFE INS CO OF AMERICA 41 CITY OF ALLENTOWN
17 DORNEY PARK/WILDWATER KINGDOM 42 COLONIAL INTERMEDIATE UNIT 20
18 WAL-MART ASSOCIATES INC 43 MUHLENBERG COLLEGE
19 THE WOOD COMPANY 44 HEALTH NETWORK LABORATORIES
20 LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL 45 CITY OF BETHLEHEM
21 PARKLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT 46 COWORX RESOURCES INC
22 WEIS MARKETS INC 47 LEHIGH CARBON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
23 B BRAUN MEDICAL INC 48 WALGREENS
24 LUTRON ELECTRONICS CO INC 49 LSI LOGIC CORPORATION
25 WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS INC 50 NORTHAMPTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Federal and State Government Entities Aggregated
*Pennsylvania State Government includes all state employment except Penn State University, SEPTA and the System of Higher Education.

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HIGH DEMAND OCCUPATIONS
What Are The Top 25 Occupations In Demand?
LEHIGH VALLEY HELP WANTED ON-LINE ADS
Occupation April 2014
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 1,079
Customer Service Representatives 351
Retail Salespersons 295
Registered Nurses 225
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 211
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 208
Supervisors/Managers of Office & Admin. Support Workers 201
Sales Reps., Wholesale & Mfg. (except Scientific & Tech) 194
Industrial Engineers 177
Computer User Support Specialists 176
Supervisors/Managers of Production & Operating Workers 159
Supervisors/Managers of Food Prep. & Serving Workers 159
Insurance Sales Agents 152
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 142
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 135
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 126
Janitors & Cleaners, Except Maids & Housekeeping 125
Marketing Managers 121
Network & Computer Systems Administrators 114
Sales Agents, Financial Services 112
Web Developers 108
First Line Supervisors of Construction Trades Workers 107
Executive Secretaries and Executive Admin. Assistants 102
Computer Systems Analysts 101
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers & Repairer 99
Source: PA Labor & Industry, CWIA "Lehigh Valley Fast Facts"
www.paworkstats.state.pa.us

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WHERE are the jobs in the Lehigh Valley Job Market?
For a Complete Listing of Jobs Available Through PA CareerLink®
Lehigh Valley Go To:
www.JobGateway.pa.gov
Manufacturing
 Aesculap (Center Valley)
 Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (Allentown)
 Amerisource Bergen (Bethlehem)
 Bimbo Bakeries (Breinigsville)
 B. Braun Medical (Allentown & Bethlehem)
 Bosch-Rexroth (Bethlehem)
 Crayola LLC (Easton)
 Daiichi Sanko (Bethlehem)
 Follett Corp. (Easton)
 Lutron Electronics (Coopersburg)
 Nestle Waters North America (Breinigsville)
 Newly Weds Foods (Bethlehem)
 Olympus Corp. of The Americas (Center Valley)
 Phillips Pet Food & Supplies (Easton)
 Sam Adams PA Brewery Co. (Breinigsville)
 Straight Arrow (Bethlehem)
 Thermo Fisher (Allentown)
 Victaulic (Easton)
Warehousing and Distribution
 Bon-Ton (Whitehall)
 NFI (Breinigsville)
 Osram Sylvania (Bethlehem)
 Penske Truck Leasing (Easton)
 Silliker Services (Allentown)
 Uline Shipping Supplies (Breinigsville)
 UPS (Bethlehem)
 Venezia (Lehigh Valley)
Business Services
 Allied Barton Security Services (Lehigh Valley)
 G4S (Breinigsville, Nazareth)
 Metro One (Lehigh Valley)
 Securitas Security Services (Lehigh Valley)
 Sodexo (Lehigh Valley)
 Sykes Enterprises, Inc. (Allentown)
Retail
 Best Buy (Whitehall, Easton, Phillipsburg)
 Boston Market (Allentown and Whitehall)
 Dollar General (Allentown)
Green Industries
 PPL (Allentown)
Insurance, Finance and Back Office
 ADP (Allentown)
 Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp. (Bethlehem)
 National Penn Bank (Lehigh Valley)
 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (Bethlehem)
Healthcare
 Bayada Nursing (Lehigh Valley)
 Coordinated Health Services, Inc. (Various
Locations)
 HCR ManorCare (Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton)
 Home Helpers (Lehigh Valley)
 Lehigh Valley Health Network (Allentown and
Bethlehem)
 St. Luke’s Hospital and Health Network
(Allentown, Bethlehem & Upper Perkiomen
Valley)
Education
 Lehigh University (Bethlehem)
 Northampton Community College (Bethlehem)
Entertainment
 Sands Casino and Resort (Bethlehem)
 Sands Event Center (Bethlehem)
Employment Service (Various Locations)
 Accountemps
 Aerotek
 Allied Personnel Services
 CoWorx
 Express Employment Professionals
 HTSS
 Kelly Services
 KForce
 Office Team
 Yoh
Personal/Household Services
 ServiceMaster (Allentown)
 TruGreen (Allentown)
Social Services
 KidsPeace (Schnecksville)
 Lehigh Valley Children’s Centers, Inc. (Allentown)
This is a sampling of currently available and
projected jobs with Lehigh Valley employers
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SOC
Code
Occupational Title
Average
Hourly
Wage ($)
Average
Annual
Wage ($)
Median
Annual
Wage ($)
Entry
Annual
Wage ($)
Exper'd
Annual
Wage ($)
00-0000 Total, All Occupations 21.28 44,270 34,860 20,650 56,080 23,520 to 53,840
11-0000 Management Occupations 52.59 109,390 94,220 54,410 136,890 68,450 to 133,990
11-1021 General & Operations Managers 52.84 109,910 91,720 55,100 137,310 66,640 to 134,010
11-2022 Sales Managers 59.01 122,740 114,550 72,100 148,060 83,060 to 148,060
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 45.85 95,360 86,990 46,460 119,810 60,730 to 115,350
11-3021 Computer & Information Systems Managers 55.99 116,460 103,360 73,830 137,780 82,350 to 138,560
11-3031 Financial Managers 56.59 117,710 108,860 70,720 141,210 82,680 to 140,260
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 49.92 103,840 93,870 65,940 122,790 73,090 to 130,460
11-9111 Medical & Health Services Managers 44.04 91,610 84,900 60,240 107,290 68,120 to 108,270
13-0000 Business & Financial Operations Occupations 31.79 66,120 59,720 39,800 79,280 46,460 to 80,280
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, Other 31.63 65,790 59,250 35,040 81,170 40,090 to 82,860
13-2011 Accountants & Auditors 33.80 70,310 63,160 45,650 82,650 50,400 to 80,760
15-0000 Computer & Mathematical Occupations 36.82 76,580 70,610 42,580 93,580 49,890 to 97,080
15-1121 Computer Systems Analysts 40.86 84,980 77,360 51,630 101,650 59,400 to 102,310
15-1131 Computer Programmers 40.81 84,880 80,440 52,380 101,120 61,850 to 105,150
15-1132 Software Developers, Applications 39.94 83,080 77,400 49,860 99,690 57,770 to 108,800
15-1133 Software Developers, Systems Software 50.30 104,630 105,860 69,130 122,380 78,380 to 130,450
15-1134 Web Developers 36.39 75,700 62,920 36,960 95,060 41,610 to 74,780
15-1141 Database Administrators 35.41 73,660 70,180 49,350 85,820 54,970 to 90,820
15-1142 Network & Computer Systems Administrators 32.76 68,150 66,000 43,710 80,370 51,250 to 83,400
17-0000 Architecture & Engineering Occupations 37.78 78,590 72,150 48,060 93,850 55,770 to 96,840
17-2051 Civil Engineers 35.07 72,950 68,920 53,090 82,880 58,260 to 87,050
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 38.74 80,580 75,440 58,490 91,620 63,590 to 97,300
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 41.28 85,870 84,640 58,920 99,340 67,480 to 98,770
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 42.43 88,250 83,900 59,470 102,650 66,380 to 105,860
17-3011 Architectural & Civil Drafters 23.20 48,250 46,990 36,770 53,990 39,170 to 56,950
17-3012 Electrical & Electronics Drafters 28.68 59,660 59,440 39,150 69,920 43,350 to 73,870
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations 35.86 74,590 59,500 37,100 93,330 44,230 to 80,280
29-2061 Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurses 21.30 44,300 44,150 38,000 47,450 40,100 to 48,450
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 13.85 28,800 27,750 20,510 32,950 22,960 to 33,500
31-1011 Home Health Aides 10.60 22,050 21,070 16,850 24,650 18,340 to 23,920
31-1014 Nursing Assistants 13.63 28,350 27,950 22,910 31,070 24,910 to 31,680
31-9097 Phlebotomists 15.88 33,040 32,870 26,320 36,400 28,120 to 37,060
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, Other 15.78 32,820 30,340 18,690 39,880 19,810 to 37,900
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 18.79 39,090 32,830 19,730 48,770 22,220 to 54,200
33-3051 Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers 28.83 59,960 61,470 42,910 68,480 49,380 to 72,040
33-9032 Security Guards 11.95 24,850 22,860 18,250 28,150 19,770 to 28,540
ENTRY LEVEL AND EXPERIENCED WORKER WAGES
LEHIGH VALLEY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT AREA
(Lehigh & Northampton Counties, May 2013)
Mid Range
Annual Wage ($)
The wages outlined in the table below reflect the wage ranges for the stated occupations. They do not reflect current competitive standards
for successful recruitment. The higher end of the range reflects the wages for a person with more education and/or experience.

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SOC
Code
Occupational Title
Average
Hourly
Wage ($)
Average
Annual
Wage ($)
Median
Annual
Wage ($)
Entry
Annual
Wage ($)
Exper'd
Annual
Wage ($)
35-0000 Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations 10.79 22,440 19,830 16,800 25,270 17,530 to 25,320
35-1012 Supervisors - Food Preparation & Serving Workers 17.23 35,840 33,880 23,250 42,140 26,140 to 44,460
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 8.54 17,770 18,000 16,890 18,210 16,740 to 19,260
35-2012 Cooks, Institution & Cafeteria 12.97 26,990 27,230 21,840 29,560 24,170 to 30,110
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 12.07 25,100 23,180 17,020 29,150 18,640 to 30,170
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 10.48 21,810 21,130 16,900 24,260 18,170 to 25,220
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation & Serving Workers 9.27 19,280 18,430 16,760 20,530 16,880 to 21,400
35-3031 Waiters & Waitresses 10.97 22,820 20,640 16,820 25,820 17,910 to 24,680
35-9011 Dining Room & Cafeteria Attendants & Bartender Helpers 9.04 18,800 18,200 16,770 19,810 16,770 to 19,910
35-9021 Dishwashers 8.84 18,380 18,410 16,810 19,170 16,890 to 20,380
37-0000
Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance
Occupations
12.91 26,850 24,160 18,140 31,200 19,700 to 31,710
37-2011 Janitors & Cleaners 13.73 28,570 26,320 18,300 33,700 19,940 to 37,060
37-3011 Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers 12.65 26,320 24,660 19,830 29,570 21,260 to 29,770
39-0000 Personal Care & Service Occupations 11.46 23,840 21,270 16,800 27,360 18,140 to 26,180
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists & Cosmetologists 11.28 23,470 22,020 18,300 26,060 19,740 to 24,490
39-9011 Childcare Workers 10.00 20,810 19,570 16,870 22,780 17,490 to 23,130
41-0000 Sales & Related Occupations 17.33 36,060 24,680 17,000 45,580 18,630 to 43,790
41-1011 Supervisors - Retail Sales Workers 21.42 44,560 41,300 28,890 52,400 32,470 to 52,000
41-2011 Cashiers 9.26 19,260 18,700 16,860 20,460 17,070 to 21,570
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 12.28 25,550 21,650 16,890 29,880 18,030 to 28,930
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Technical & Scientific Products 43.30 90,060 84,240 54,720 107,740 64,060 to 109,020
41-4012 Sales Representatives 29.58 61,540 56,100 34,890 74,860 41,400 to 73,090
41-9011 Demonstrators & Product Promoters 14.94 31,070 28,880 23,110 35,040 25,360 to 33,170
43-0000 Office & Administrative Support Occupations 16.11 33,500 31,180 21,550 39,480 24,080 to 40,370
43-1011 Supervisors - Office & Administrative Support Workers 26.16 54,420 52,410 36,520 63,370 41,260 to 65,360
43-3011 Bill & Account Collectors 13.05 27,140 24,040 20,170 30,630 21,140 to 29,910
43-3021 Billing & Posting Clerks 16.67 34,670 33,680 25,710 39,140 28,120 to 39,350
43-3071 Tellers 12.30 25,570 24,020 21,010 27,860 21,580 to 29,400
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 15.55 32,350 30,480 22,630 37,210 25,020 to 37,920
43-4171 Receptionists & Information Clerks 12.57 26,140 24,990 19,970 29,220 21,350 to 30,130
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving & Traffic Clerks 15.91 33,090 31,940 24,320 37,480 26,660 to 38,730
43-5081 Stock Clerks & Order Fillers 11.15 23,180 21,730 16,950 26,300 18,440 to 25,790
43-6011
Executive Secretaries & Executive Administrative
Assistants
23.98 49,890 47,220 35,070 57,300 37,880 to 60,510
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 15.51 32,250 32,100 24,970 35,900 26,890 to 36,710
43-6014 Secretaries 15.57 32,390 31,780 23,050 37,060 25,860 to 38,300
43-9041 Insurance Claims & Policy Processing Clerks 19.69 40,960 41,700 33,870 44,510 36,940 to 45,590
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 14.39 29,940 28,570 20,010 34,900 22,560 to 36,040
Mid Range
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Code
Occupational Title
Average
Hourly
Wage ($)
Average
Annual
Wage ($)
Median
Annual
Wage ($)
Entry
Annual
Wage ($)
Exper'd
Annual
Wage ($)
47-0000 Construction & Extraction Occupations 21.73 45,190 41,980 28,240 53,660 32,700 to 54,830
47-1011 Supervisors - Construction Trades & Extraction Workers 33.92 70,550 71,090 51,840 79,910 59,390 to 84,070
47-2031 Carpenters 19.64 40,850 40,430 28,830 46,860 32,880 to 49,040
47-2061 Construction Laborers 15.80 32,850 30,000 20,760 38,900 23,410 to 40,780
47-2073
Operating Engineers & Other Construction Equipment
Operators
20.97 43,620 40,680 34,400 48,230 35,080 to 48,500
47-2111 Electricians 25.42 52,870 50,260 37,670 60,470 41,350 to 60,820
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters 26.48 55,090 49,200 37,400 63,930 40,790 to 72,440
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance & Repair Occupations 21.41 44,530 42,570 28,070 52,760 32,710 to 55,310
49-1011 Supervisors - Mechanics, Installers & Repairers 33.80 70,290 68,080 49,820 80,530 55,860 to 83,720
49-2094
Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Commercial &
Industrial Equipment
24.31 50,580 51,960 39,350 56,190 44,460 to 57,850
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics 18.19 37,830 35,440 22,210 45,640 25,850 to 46,860
49-9021 Heating, A/C & Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers 22.21 46,190 44,740 34,370 52,100 37,110 to 54,570
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 23.58 49,050 49,500 37,420 54,870 40,510 to 57,230
49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers & Repairers 28.25 58,770 65,410 40,330 67,980 48,200 to 70,890
51-0000 Production Occupations 17.30 35,980 33,780 22,880 42,530 25,730 to 43,790
51-1011 Supervisors - Production & Operating Workers 29.07 60,460 58,880 41,410 69,980 46,140 to 71,730
51-2022 Electrical & Electronic Equipment Assemblers 14.57 30,310 29,170 21,530 34,700 24,980 to 35,440
51-2092 Team Assemblers 15.14 31,490 29,300 21,880 36,290 23,920 to 37,440
51-4041 Machinists 19.89 41,370 41,620 30,220 46,940 33,410 to 48,390
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers & Brazers 19.48 40,530 38,830 30,420 45,580 33,000 to 49,190
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 11.43 23,780 22,630 18,720 26,300 19,910 to 27,160
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers & Weighers 18.38 38,230 37,000 26,640 44,030 29,550 to 45,370
51-9111 Packaging & Filling Machine Operators & Tenders 15.97 33,210 33,260 21,260 39,190 24,410 to 42,340
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 13.47 28,020 26,500 20,800 31,640 22,340 to 31,950
53-0000 Transportation & Material Moving Occupations 16.27 33,840 32,280 21,610 39,940 24,560 to 40,670
53-1021 Supervisors - Helpers, Laborers & Material Movers 23.61 49,100 46,350 37,020 55,140 39,940 to 57,610
53-1031 Supervisors - Transportation & Vehicle Operators 28.73 59,760 57,280 40,910 69,180 46,480 to 70,730
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit & Intercity 15.23 31,680 30,530 20,980 37,020 24,410 to 41,250
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 11.84 24,630 21,670 16,820 28,540 17,970 to 28,800
53-3032 Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 20.63 42,920 41,980 33,090 47,830 35,820 to 47,920
53-3033 Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 17.17 35,720 31,720 20,810 43,170 23,940 to 46,540
53-7051 Industrial Truck & Tractor Operators 16.23 33,770 33,040 26,610 37,350 28,310 to 37,650
53-7062 Laborers & Freight, Stock & Material Movers 13.70 28,500 27,570 19,900 32,810 22,260 to 34,290
53-7064 Packers & Packagers, Hand 14.76 30,710 30,960 21,700 35,210 24,590 to 37,130
Mid Range
Annual Wage ($)
For the complete list of Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Area employment
and wages click on:
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=1223253&mode=2
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CUTBACKS AND PLANT CLOSINGS
(The below list is a summary of recent sizeable layoffs and/or facility closings.)
 On April 4 the Lehigh Valley Media Group (publisher of the Express Times) in Easton announced
the layoff of 87 people. The layoffs started in April and will extend through September. The layoffs
are part of an extensive reorganization by the owners Penn Jersey Advance.
 On March 11 Bell & Howell announced the closure of its Bethlehem Twp. More than 60 employees
will be affected. Operations will be transferred to their plant in Durham, NC. 18 employees will be
offered relocation packages. 45 will be laid off.
 The Portland Generating Station will shut down its coal-fired boilers and lay off 56 workers by
August, 2014.
 In January D.B. Schanker announced the layoff of 223 workers at its Bethlehem facility. The
company lost its 3PL contract with Kraft Foods. Layoffs would occur in three phases ending in July.
On February 24th
U.S. Cold Storage and DSC Logistics invited laid off employees to apply for jobs.
 On January 30th
Kindred Hospital Easton will close with the loss of 105 jobs. Closure will happen no
later than March 29th
.
 On January 24th
Fulton Bank announced the closure of 14 of its branches, including 2 in Lehigh
County. The Lafayette-Ambassador Bank branches in Hanover Twp., Northampton County and
State Road Emmaus will be closed. No specific time-frame was announced.
 As a result of a previously announced merger with The Provident Bank, Team Capital Bank will lay
off approximately 42 back office, HR and executive level employees. No branch personal will be
impacted. The layoffs will take place around Labor Day.
 On January 17th Walgreens laid off 104 workers as a part of the planned phase-out of the Hanover
Twp., Northampton County facility. The balance of its 420 employees will be let go between now
and April. Walgreens will continue to employ 135 people at another distribution facility in Nazareth.
 Bimbo Bakeries U.S.A. will close its bakery at 2400 Northampton Street, Easton on January 14th
.
100 workers will be dislocated.
 Nelson Bainbridge LLC, an aluminum molding extruder at 7542 Morris Ct., Upper Macungie Twp.,
will close December 31st
dislocating 7 workers.
 On October 7th
Brown Printing, East Greenville, announced the layoff of 45 people during
November and December.
 On October 5th
Westfield Hospital and Westfield Surgical Center, South Whitehall Twp., filed a
WARN notice announcing the separation of 70 employees.

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WEBSITE RESOURCES FOR STATISTICAL INFORMATION
Job Search Tool – Official PA Web Site: www.jobgateway.state.pa.us
O*NET OnLine - Find Information on Occupations http://www.onetonline.org/
Labor Market Information/ Data www.paworkstats.state.pa.us
Click Fast Facts… then go to Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Area (WIA)
CWIA Labor Market Indicators https://paworkstats.geosolinc.com/
Department of Community and Economic Development www.newpa.com
Department of Education www.pde.state.pa.us
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/statistics/employment/index.cfm
Lehigh Valley Planning Commission - Comprehensive Plan www.lvpc.org/UntitledFrameset-7.html
Lehigh Valley Planning Commission - Municipal Profiles www.lvpc.org/pdf/muniProfiles.pdf
Pennsylvania State Data Center (Penn State) pasdc.hbg.psu.edu
Pennsylvania Workforce System www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
US Bureau of Labor Statistics www.bls.gov
US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook www.bls.gov/ooc
US Business Data and Statistics www.usa.gov/Business/Business_Data.shtml
US Census - Local Employment Dynamics lehd.did.census.gov/led/datatools/qwiapp.html
US Census Bureau www.census.gov
US Census Data Tool factfinder.census.gov/home/saff/main.html?_lang=en
US Census Website for Business business.census.gov
US Department of Commerce - Bureau of Economic Analysis www.bea.gov