Longview business and industry attracts employees from a 12-county region surrounding the city. With a population of 660,000, this region has an estimated 330,000 workers. A large manufacturing base in addition to local colleges, universities, and technical schools have contributed to an abundance of workers with a variety of skills for today’s economy.
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| Labor Force Participation Rate | |
| Male | 68.90% |
| Female | 53.10% |
| Longview MSA, 2010 | |
| Labor Market Draw Area Labor Force Summary (March 2013) |
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| Labor Force | 334,615 |
| Total Employment | 313,474 |
| Number Unemployed | 21,141 |
| Percent Unemployed | 6.3% |
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| Longview MSA Average Hourly Wage Rates |
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| Occupation | Average Wage |
| Machinist |
$18.38 |
| CNC Operator | $16.93 |
| Welder | $15.98 |
| Machinery-Maintenance Worker | $20.99 |
| Crane Operator | $20.72 |
| Truck Driver | $16.81 |
| Team Assembler | $12.20 |
| General Laborer | $11.42 |
| Shipping Clerk | $13.63 |
| Secretary | $12.63 |
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All Occupations |
$18.09 |
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| Civilian Labor Force |
Mar-13 | Feb-13 | Jan-13 | Dec-12 | Nov-12 | Oct-12 | Sep-12 | July-12 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% | 6.5% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 6.0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 7.0% |
| Unemployed | 21,141 | 21,809 | 23,530 | 20,804 | 20,268 | 21,773 | 21,859 | 23,966 |
| Total Labor Force | 334,615 | 333,929 | 334,507 | 338,487 | 338,709 | 342,253 | 340,872 | 340,583 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics - Local Area Unemployment Statistics; Texas Workforce Commission
Labor Market Commute Area is 12 counties: Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Morris, Panola, Rusk, Smith, Upshur, Wood
| Longview MSA Non-Agricultural Employment |
June 2012 |
June 2011 |
| Total Non-Agricultural | 99,500 | 97,600 |
| Mining, Logging, and Construction | 15,400 | 14,500 |
| Manufacturing | 11,900 | 11,600 |
| Wholesale Trade | 4,600 | 4,500 |
| Retail Trade | 10,600 | 10,800 |
| Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities | 3,500 | 3,400 |
| Information | 1,300 | 1,400 |
| Financial Activities | 3,900 | 3,800 |
| Professional and Business Services | 8,500 | 8,300 |
| Educational and Health Services | 15,500 | 15,400 |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 8,800 | 8,400 |
| Other Services | 3,300 | 3,300 |
| Government | 12,200 | 12,200 |
Source: Texas Workforce Solutions, Labor Market and Career Information, August 2012
Longview MSA : Gregg, Rusk and Upshur counties
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Longview MSA Occupational Title |
Estimated Employment |
| Management Occupations | 3,640 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 2,310 |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 690 |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 1,450 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations | 560 |
| Community and Social Services Occupations | 880 |
| Legal Occupations | 430 |
| Education, Training, and Library Occupations | 5,660 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations | 880 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 4,660 |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 2,630 |
| Protective Service Occupations | 2,250 |
| Food Preparation and Serving-Related Occupations | 7,040 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 2,530 |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | 1,960 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 11,080 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 15,170 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations | 100 |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 8,120 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 5,570 |
| Production Occupations | 10,280 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 6,450 |
Source: Texas Workforce Solutions, Labor Market and Career Information Department, May 2011
Longview MSA: Gregg, Rusk and Upshur counties
| Labor Market Commute Area | ||
| 2000 Commute Times |
Number | % |
| Less than 15 Minutes | 87,500 | 34.4% |
| 15 - 29 Minutes | 91,570 | 36.0% |
| 30 Minutes or Longer | 68,677 | 27.0% |
| Worked at Home | 6,613 | 2.6% |
Source: Sites on Texas
Labor Market Commute Area is 12 counties: Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Morris, Panola, Rusk, Smith, Upshur, Wood
| 2000 Labor Participation Rate |
% |
| Male | 66.4% |
| Female | 51.4% |
| Total | 58.6% |
Source: US Census Bureau
| Education & Labor Force | Enrollment | Graduates |
| High School (Public/Private)(3) | 27,847 | 6,023 |
| Community College (Full-Time)(4) | 10,648 | 2,437 |
| 4 Year University (Full-Time) (4) | 19,431 | 2,374 |
(3) High Schools' Registrar's Offices
(4) Colleges' Registrar's Office; Graduate numbers expressed are total numbers
| Available Workers | 2010 |
| Underemployed Persons | 42,850 |
| Number of unemployed persons seeking work | 25,800 |
| Total | 68.650 |
Source: Pathfinders, Longview, TX Area Labor Availability Report, April 2010
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Longview, Texas 75601
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