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Employment statistics, job forecasts, wages, demographics, and other labor market information help public and private organizations, researchers, and others better understand today’s complex workforce. The Labor Market Information (LMI) Department collects, analyzes, and disseminates this data in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
The data helps monitor and forecast national, statewide, and local economic trends, helping employers and job seekers make career, education, and economic development decisions. Better understanding employment trends and statistical trends help promote stable employment and economic growth.
DEW Labor Market Information
Columbia 803.737.2660
Statewide 800.205.9290
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Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW)
QCEW tracks quarterly changes in South Carolina’s private sector net employment. Data compares gross job gains (expansions/openings) to gross job losses (reductions/closures) by major industry sector yielding net employment changes. This information:
- Analyzes job gains and losses among various sized businesses
- Analyzes business cycles
- Analyzes economic expansions and contractions
Employers by industry by size: Covered Private Employers By Industry
Employment by industry by size: Covered Private Workers By Industry
Current Employment Statistics
Monthly, detailed estimates of nonagricultural employment in SC by industry, location, hourly earnings, & years
Current Employment Statistics
Labor Force Data by Workforce Investment Areas
Workforce & Business Indicators
Local Employment Dynamics
Quarterly Workforce Indicators comprise LED’s primary information. The U.S. Census Bureau and Bureau of Labor Statistic’s LED program provides significant SC workforce data. Each quarter, the Census Bureau links SC employer and worker data with other records. Unique indicators result. We break out indicators—Employment, Workforce Composition, and Worker Flows—by time, area, gender, age group, and industry. Employers can see where workers are in their industry and county, how much similar workers make and other information. Workers can learn where jobs are, how much they pay, and how long these jobs will last.
Quarterly Workforce Indicators
Total Employment
Net Job Flows
Job Creation
New Hires
Separations
Turnover
Average Monthly Earnings
Average New Hires
Business Employment Dynamics (BED)
Track quarterly net employment changes at private businesses nationwide. Compare gross job gains (expansions/openings) versus gross job losses (reductions/closures) by major industry sector to yield net employment changes. BED provides:
- Job gain and loss analysis among various sized businesses
- Business cycle analysis
- Economic expansion and contraction analysis
State unemployment insurance employer records provide the basis for this information. All states use similar records to produce data through the federal-state cooperative program known as the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). BED is a product of QCEW.
South Carolina Experimental All Employee Hours and Earnings Series Data
The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ experimental “All Employee Hours and Earnings Payroll” series for the private sector estimates average weekly hours, average weekly earnings, and average hourly earnings.
Labor Market Reports & Publications
 Good Jobs That Don't Require a 4-Year Degree
This publication highlights selected occupations within South Carolina with many openings and satisfactory wages with:
- Two years of education out of high school
- On-the-Job work experience and/or
- A high school diploma.
Find, as well, data on the long-term correlation between education level and wage status in South Carolina. Tri-fold brochure and 11” x 17” poster available.
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South Carolina Job Outlook
This general career information represents various high-growth occupations arranged by education level and/or training generally required. It also lists some jobs on the decline. Tri-fold brochure and 11” x 17” poster available.
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What Are Green Jobs?
Green jobs are occupations that contribute to preserving or enhancing the quality of the environment, making our country more energy conscious and energy efficient. Many green jobs are in the areas of solar power, biofuels, wind power, mass transit and building retrofitting. This product provides information on educational requirements and wages for South Carolina. Tri-fold brochure and 11” x 17” poster available.
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Wage Conversion Chart 
Wage conversions included in this product are based on gross income estimates for a 40-hour workweek, a helpful instrument with students considering potential career choices and cost-of-living expectations. Formulas included. Tri-fold brochure and 11” x 17” poster available.
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Business Solutions
This brochure includes agency services for business owners. It also contains tips for reducing unemployment insurance taxes and has a list of all SC Works centers. Tri-fold brochure available.
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Local Employment Dynamics
Employers, workers, transportation agencies, training institutions, educators, economic developers, and other local decision-makers need current data to help in making decisions. Tri-fold brochure available.
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eTRACK
eTrack traces information about its participants/clients’ employment and earnings. Customers use it on a fee-for-service basis for performance management purposes including:
Needs Assessment
Snapshots of a county, school district, or area’s
Industry Employment
Current Occupational Employment
Projected Occupations
Wages
Education and Training Needs for Projected Occupations
Career Clusters for Projected Occupations
Additional information that includes:
Nontraditional Jobs
Population Characteristics
Commuting Patterns
Educational Attainment
High School Completers
High School Drop-Out Rates
Employment and Unemployment
Presentations/Exhibits
LMI staff provide presentations or workshops to associations, chambers of commerce, economic development groups, teachers, students, church groups, the unemployed, and others. They also provide exhibits for job fairs, school career days, and other conferences.
Workforce Development Needs in South Carolina
Chief Academic Officers’ Retreat - September 21, 2010 - Power Point presentation
Special Data Requests
Request data not found on this website such as reports on specific geographic areas or historical data requests.
Additional Resources
Equal Opportunity Info From the US Census Bureau
Employment by age, location, occupation, and education
Use SC Works To Get Real-Time LMI
Get key workforce, key industries, and wage and occupational data.
United States Department of Labor
Latest labor information, green jobs, & labor resources
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Late-Breaking Labor News & More
O*NET OnLine
Detailed information on job seekers, workforce development, and HR professionals
Careeronestop
Information on salaries & benefits, careers, & training opportunities
Office of Adult and Vocational Education
Information on career and technical educations
South Carolina Economic Indicator Report
South Carolina Economic Indicator Report, a Department of Commerce publication, details the recession’s effect on South Carolina’s economy and labor market. It examines larger shifts in the state’s economy that will lead to a prosperous future. Find employment projections to 2018 for SC and its 12 workforce areas under “Industry” and “Occupation” links in the Labor Market Analysis section of SCWorkforceInfo.com.
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LMI Facts Fast!
SC’s workforce status at a glance ...
Employment
December 2011 |
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Monthly Employment in SC: 1,955,626
Monthly Employment in SC:
4,307 increase in December compared to November |
| Labor Force |
Employed: 1,955,626
Unemployed: 206,468
Unemployment Rate: 9.5 |
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