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Labor
Current Unemployment
Historical Unemployment
Average Wage Rates
Weekly Wages by Sector
Average Income
Employment by Industry Segment
Labor Unions
Major Local Employers
Current Unemployment
| Month |
Rate |
Workforce |
Employed |
Unemployed |
|
July 2006 |
5.3% |
8,643 |
8,189 |
454 |
|
August 2006 |
4.3% |
8,509 |
8,147 |
362 |
|
September 2006 |
4.3% |
8,547 |
8,177 |
370 |
|
October 2006 |
3.4% |
8,512 |
8,220 |
292 |
|
November 2006 |
3.8% |
8,550 |
8,224 |
326 |
|
December 2006 |
3.9% |
8,575 |
8,237 |
338 |
Historical Unemployment
| Year |
Labor Force |
Employment |
Patrick County % |
State % |
|
1998 |
9,108 |
8,717 |
4.3% |
2.9% |
|
1999 |
8,951 |
8,461 |
5.5% |
2.8% |
|
2000 |
8,602 |
8,182 |
4.9% |
2.2% |
|
2001 |
8,702 |
7,976 |
8.3% |
3.4% |
|
2002 |
8,596 |
7,554 |
12.1% |
4.1% |
|
2003 |
8,491 |
7,513 |
11.5% |
4.1% |
|
|
2004 |
8,555 |
7,674 |
10.3% |
3.7% |
|
|
|
2005 |
8,849 |
8,280 |
6.4% |
3.5% |
|
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Source: Virginia Employment Commission: Estimated Labor Force Data
Average Wage Rates
Salaried
| Occupation |
Avg. Weekly Wage |
| Secretary |
$358 |
| Receptionist |
$318 |
| Bookkeeper |
$354 |
| Industrial Production Mgr. |
$916 |
Hourly
| Occupation |
Avg. Hourly Wage |
| Welder/Cutter |
$10.92 |
| Retail Sales Clerks |
$8.09 |
| Truck Driver - Heavy |
$12.68 |
| Wood Machinists |
$9.21 |
| Machinist |
$12.20 |
| Production Inspector |
$11.02 |
| Tool & Die Maker |
$15.62 |
| Electrician |
$13.14 |
| Assembler/Fabricator |
$8.95 |
| First Line Supervisor |
$17.67 |
Source: 1998 Virginia Employment Commission Wage Survey
Weekly Wages by Sector
| Occupation |
Weekly Wage |
| Agriculture |
$405 |
| Construction |
$429 |
| Manufacturing |
$536 |
| Transportation |
$554 |
| Trade-Retail |
$335 |
| Finance - Insurance |
$487 |
| Professional Services |
$420 |
| Government |
$508 |
Source: Virginia Employment Commission: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (2nd Quarter 2006 Survey)
Average Income
|
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
| Per Capita Income |
$19466 |
$20101 |
$20147 |
$20265 |
| Median Household Income |
$29172
|
$29444 |
$29878 |
NA |
| Median Family Income |
41000
|
43800
|
39700 |
NA
|
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Employment by Industry Segment
| Occupation |
Number of Jobs |
% of Jobs |
| TOTAL |
5150 |
100 |
| Agriculture |
193
|
3.7 |
| Construction |
222 |
4.3
|
| Manufacturing |
1795
|
34.9
|
| Trade-Wholesale |
134
|
2.6
|
| Trade-Retail |
577
|
11.3
|
| Transportation |
160
|
3.2
|
| Information |
149
|
2.9
|
| Finance - Insurance |
68
|
1.3 |
| Real Estate |
11 |
0.2
|
| Professional Services |
58
|
1.1
|
| Admin./Waste Services |
22
|
0.4
|
| Health Care |
598
|
11.7
|
| Arts - Entertainment |
30
|
0.6
|
| Accommodations - Food |
192
|
3.7
|
| Government (All) |
850
|
16.5
|
| Other Services |
72 |
1.6
|
Source: Virginia Employment Commission: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (2nd Quarter 2006 Survey)
Labor Unions
Currently, there are NO union members within Patrick County's industrial base.
Virginia is one of tde least unionized of the more industrial states. three major reasons for this are the State's Right to Work Law, the importance of manufacturing industries, such as textiles, apparel, electrical machinery, and lumber, which are not highly organized in Virginia, and the importance of federal civilian and military employment. Typically, the percentage of non-agricultural employees who belong to unions in Virginia has been approximately one-half of the U.S. average.
Major Local Employers
|
Company |
Product |
| Patrick County Public Schools |
Public Education |
Hanesbrands Inc.
|
Wide Elastic Fabrics
|
Roto-Die Inc.
|
Precision Components
|
United Elastic
|
Elastic |
| Stuart Flooring Corporation |
Hardwood Flooring |
| Blue Ridge Nursing Center |
Elder Care |
Wal Mart
|
Retail |
R.J. Reynolds-Patrick Co. Memorial Hospital
|
Health Care
|
Aerial Machine and Tool Corp.
|
Military Safety Equipment
|
Eastern Microfilm Sales
|
Document Imaging
|
Hopkins Lumber Contractors
|
Lumber |
Modular Wood Systems
|
Wood Products
|
Lowes Foods
|
Grocery |
Primland Ltd.
|
Visitor Resort |
Griffith Lumber
|
Lumber
|
Kreager Woodworking
|
Wood Products
|
| Hardee's |
Restaurant |
The Landmark Centers
|
Assisted Living Facility
|
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Ten Oaks LLC
|
Hardwood Products
|
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