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Description:
The Greater Louisville area (23 counties, 16 in KY and 7 in Indiana) has a population of more than 1.1 million residents over the age of 16. The immediate area surrounding Harrison County has approximately 121,000 workers. The Economic Development Corporation maintains updated profiles to give detailed analyses of our Labor Force.
Labor Force:
| Year | Labor Force | Employed | % Unemployed |
| 1990 | 14,670 | 13,880 | 5.4% |
| 2000 | 19,050 | 18,580 | 2.9% |
| 2001 | 19,222 | 18,580 | 3.0% |
| 2002 | 19,530 | 18,940 | 3.0% |
| 2003 | 19,190 | 18,430 | 4.0% |
| 2004 | 20,950 | 19,860 | 5.2% |
| 2005 | 18,977 | 17,970 | 5.3% |
| 2006 |
20,174 |
19,107 |
5.3% |
| 2007 |
19,490 |
18,617 |
4.5% |
| 2008 |
19,605 |
18,443 |
5.9% |
Major Employers
| Employer | Employees | Industry |
| Horseshoe Southern Indiana |
1600 |
Riverboat Casino & Resort Hotel |
| Tyson Foods |
560 | Poultry Processor |
| Wal*Mart Supercenter |
400 | Department/Grocery Store |
| Harrison County Hospital |
504 | Healthcare |
| South Harrison Community School Corporation |
425 | Education |
| ICON Metal Forming |
200 | Auto Parts Manufacturer |
| Blue River Services |
405 | Employment Training/Social Service |
| North Harrison Community School Corporation |
311 | Education |
| Kindred Health & Rehab | 115 | Convalescent-Rehabilitation Center |
| Lucas Oil Products |
85 | Auto Additives and Lubricants |
| Smith Store Fixtures |
80 | Fixtures Manufacturer |
Labor Rates
- Hourly Wage Averages (Industrial Sector)
-- Skilled: $16.82
-- Semi-Skilled: $12.85
-- Administrative: $14.18
- Benefits
The average cost paid by an employer is 25% of the gross pay of the employee.
Most Employers pay 70% or more of the cost of Health Insurance for Employees.
• Almost
90% of the Employers contribute to a retirement plan for the employees.
Amounts vary from 2% to 10% of gross pay.
• Approximately 60% of the Manufacturing
Workforce in the county is unionized. Multiple contacts can be made available
that will attest to the quality of our workforce. The most recent union
contract that was signed is for five years.
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