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Labor Force Estimates
| Statistic | High Point |
Guilford County | Piedmont Triad Regin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Force |
52,973 | 256,997 | 804,130 |
| Employed | 48,044 | 234,933 | 742,003 |
| Unemployment Rate |
9.3% | 8.6% | 7.7% |
Source
Source: North Carolina Department of Commerce Labor and Economic Analysis, 2020. Data reflects an average of monthly statistics in 2020 including effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on employment.
2015 Guilford County Employment by Industry
| Sector | Employed | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 37,182 | $45,088 |
| Government | 34,707 | $41,967 |
| Manufacturing | 32,994 | $61,245 |
| Retail Trade | 31,701 | $27,633 |
| Administrative,Support, Waste Mgt., and Remediation Services | 31,654 | $26,729 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 24,533 | $15,766 |
| Wholesale Trade | 16,744 | $59,182 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 15,214 | $43,766 |
| Finance and Insurance | 13,730 | $67,594 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 13,324 | $24,866 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 13,059 | $59,961 |
| Construction | 12,226 | $43,289 |
| Educational Services | 7,787 | $30,031 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 5,894 | $123,315 |
| Real Estate, Rental, and Leasing | 5,073 | $55,234 |
| Information | 4,683 | $65,437 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 4,157 | $16,630 |
| Crop and Animal Production | 481 | $24,217 |
| Utilities | 402 | $72,906 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 75 | $48,860 |
Source
NC Department of Commerce LEAD, EMSI (employment by industry) 2015