The Wilmington, NC metropolitan statistical area (MSA) had a civilian employment of approximately 629,570 as of May 2018, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Employment Statistics survey (excluding self-employed and household workers). The Wilmington, NC labor market experienced significant employment growth of about 22.11% (515,570 to 629,570) over the 10-year period from 2008 to 2018, which is more than three times the national employment growth rate of 7.06% during the same period.
The 2018 labor market estimate of 629,570 for the Wilmington, NC MSA is comprised of the following occupational categories:
- Management Occupations: 31,060 (4.93%)
- Business and Financial Operations Occupations: 40,100 (6.37%)
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations: 35,840 (5.69%)
- Architecture and Engineering Occupations: 15,520 (2.47%)
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations: 8,670 (1.38%)
- Community and Social Service Occupations: 7,140 (1.13%)
- Legal Occupations: 4,990 (0.79%)
- Education, Training, and Library Occupations: 38,010 (6.04%)
- Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations: 7,810 (1.24%)
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations: 33,420 (5.31%)
- Healthcare Support Occupations: 14,110 (2.24%)
- Protective Service Occupations: 13,800 (2.19%)
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations: 59,650 (9.47%)
- Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations: 19,770 (3.14%)
- Personal Care and Service Occupations: 20,040 (3.18%)
- Sales and Related Occupations: 74,590 (11.85%)
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations: 91,370 (14.51%)
- Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations: 510 (0.08%)
- Construction and Extraction Occupations: 28,420 (4.51%)
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations: 25,930 (4.12%)
- Production Occupations: 22,360 (3.55%)
- Transportation and Material Moving Occupations: 36,450 (5.79%)
In Wilmington, NC, key employers significantly contribute to the city’s labor market, drawing from various industries to provide a diverse employment base. Major employers in the Wilmington, NC metropolitan area include:
- New Hanover Regional Medical Center: over 7,000 employees
- New Hanover County Schools: around 4,000 employees
- University of North Carolina Wilmington: approximately 2,000 employees
- Pender County Schools: over 1,200 employees
- PPD (Pharmaceutical Product Development): around 1,500 employees
- Corning Incorporated: around 1,000 employees
- CastleBranch: about 1,000 employees
- Live Oak Bank: nearly 1,000 employees
- GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy: over 800 employees
- City of Wilmington: more than 700 employees
- New Hanover County Government: around 600 employees
Dr. Hankins utilizes his in-depth understanding of the Wilmington labor market to provide comprehensive vocational rehabilitation and economic evaluations. His specialized knowledge equips him to develop well-informed professional opinions on individuals’ employment and earning potential based on accurate, reliable data. In clinical settings, Dr. Hankins can help clients set vocational goals that align with the realities of the Wilmington labor market, facilitating rehabilitation plans that increase the chances of achieving their employment objectives. In forensic contexts, Dr. Hankins’ expertise enables him to conduct thorough, independent vocational and economic evaluations, producing defensible conclusions on vocational disability and/or economic loss due to specific incidents.
For further information, contact Hankins & Hankins Vocational Consulting today to learn how we can assist you in navigating the Wilmington, NC labor market effectively.
