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Workforce Signal Dashboard
The county labor market at a glance: hiring, churn, wages, and the skills gaining ground this quarter.
Built from BLS QCEW and LAUS, Census QWI turnover, and posting demand for the county
Refreshed on the county's own data cadence. Every figure carries its source and vintage, because a quarter-old number presented as current is how a board gets surprised.
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Where the openings are
| Role | Openings/yr | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,365 | $29,040 |
| Retail Salespersons | 835 | $31,530 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 730 | $29,050 |
| Cashiers | 700 | $29,890 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 587 | $43,460 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 515 | $36,850 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 478 | $44,180 |
| Office Clerks, General | 429 | $45,930 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 412 | $37,120 |
| General and Operations Managers | 401 | $120,480 |
Sectors by local employment
| Sector | Jobs | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care | 21,660 | 2,785 |
| Retail | 20,502 | 3,092 |
| Hospitality & Food | 20,289 | 4,184 |
| Professional & Technical | 17,836 | 1,992 |
| Finance & Insurance | 14,858 | 1,825 |
| Education | 12,114 | 1,413 |
| Admin & Support Services | 8,666 | 1,343 |
| Construction | 8,661 | 905 |
Your Industry Dashboard, further down this tab, opens any one of these sector by sector.
Live posting demand, market comparator
Advertised job postings across Hamilton County. A market comparator to Alex's owned openings model above, not a replacement.
| Most-posted role | Unique postings | Median days to fill |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 3,047 | 21 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,767 | 28 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,280 | 20 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 1,260 | 25 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 931 | 25 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 810 | 32 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 698 | 23 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 662 | 26 |
| General and Operations Managers | 650 | 29 |
| Food Service Managers | 640 | 25 |
Source: Lightcast Job Posting Analytics, Q1 2026 dataset, Apr 2025 - Mar 2026 window. Posting counts describe advertised demand, not employment.
Skills gaining ground
The skill upgrades that real job-to-job moves out of high-churn sectors actually demand, where the workforce is heading.
Sources: BLS OES May 2025 · Census J2J realized transitions · Alex warehouse business registry. Refreshed with the monthly Alex data cycle.
Programs that fit this work
Add roles to your set and these rank to your own hiring. Eligibility is set by each program, not by us.
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Benefits Intelligence · Employer Gap Reports IHC Local
Custom benefits gap analysis comparing your benefits package to the Hamilton County market across 28 BLS-tracked benefit categories. Shows where you're competitive, where you're underwater, and which specific benefits would close the biggest retention gaps. Free for HC employers.
Who qualifies: Free to any Hamilton County employer. Confidential, single employer ↔ aggregate market data. Antitrust-clean: no per-employer disclosure, no group recommendatio…
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Wagner-Peyser Employment Services DWD Federal
Free job matching, career services, and labor market resources for job seekers through WorkOne centers. Helps employers find workers and job seekers find jobs.
Who qualifies: Universal access, ALL job seekers and employers, no requirements. Free.
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Invest Onward (Rise & Reskill) IHC Local
IHC’s own workforce training program offering employability skills, hospitality training, property maintenance certification, and resume building. Monthly cohorts with free enrollment for Hamilton County residents.
Who qualifies: Hamilton County residents or employers. Individuals: unemployed or underemployed adults seeking career skills. Employers: can refer employees or partner as work…
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Invest Ability IHC Local
IHC’s disability workforce program connecting employers with qualified candidates with disabilities. Partners with VR, Federal Bonding, and WOTC for comprehensive inclusive hiring support.
Who qualifies: Any Hamilton County employer interested in inclusive hiring practices. Pairs with Vocational Rehabilitation referrals and Federal Bonding.
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Alex Business Services IHC Local
IHC’s consulting platform providing market intelligence, competitive landscape analysis, strategic growth guidance, and B2B lead matching for Hamilton County businesses.
Who qualifies: Hamilton County businesses seeking growth support. Available through IHC directly or via OneZone Chamber partnership.