Mobile Employment Trends
For the year ending 2012
CENTER FOR REAL ESTATE &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
This report is part of a series on local market conditions and the Coastal economy
produced by the Center for Real Estate & Economic Development (CREED). It supports
the educational mission of providing real-world opportunities to students and increasing
the knowledge of local market interactions to create better policy decisions.
CREED
Mitchell College of Business #232
University of South Alabama
Don Epley, Director depley@usouthal.edu 251.460.6735
Meredith McCutchen, Research Assistant, MBA Candidate
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Mobile Employment Trends
For the year ending 2012
This annual report contains a profile of Mobile employment for the 2012 year and previous
periods. It contains the 10 industrial categories reported regularly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor
Statistics. The purpose is to provide a central source of employment data that may be used
as reference, and to encourage consistency in the figures reported by all interested users.
Additional data has been added on the Mobile unemployment rate, number unemployed, percent
change in unemployment, number employed, and percent change in civilian labor force.
A further breakdown of Mobile employment into the top 20 NAICS categories has been added
for additional detail. This data is ranked first, by number of jobs, and second, by individual
income. It comes from the local input-output table maintained by Economic Modeling Systems.
This table includes the latest U.S. and Alabama information.
The 10 NAICS industrial categories are the following:
Education and Health Services
Financial Activities
Government
Information
Leisure and Hospitality
Manufacturing
Mining, Logging, and Construction
Other Services
Professional and Business Services
Trade, Transportation, and Utilities
For additional information, contact: Dr. Don Epley, Director, Center for Real Estate & Economic
Development (CREED), University of South Alabama, Office: 251.460.6735, E-mail:
depley@usouthal.edu.
University of South Alabama takes reasonable measures to ensure the quality of the data and other information produced.
However, USA makes no warranty, express or implied, nor assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy,
correctness, or completeness of any information, nor represents that its use would not infringe on privately owned rights.
Reference to any specific commercial product, process, or service does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation,
or favoring by USA.
Table of Contents
Table
Page
20 Industry Employment Rankings …………………………………………1-4
Unemployment Rate……………………………………………………………5
% Change in Number Employed……………………………………………….7
% Change in Civilian Labor Force……………………………………………..9
Education and Health Services………………………………………………..11
Financial Activities……………………………………………………………13
Government…………………………………………………………………...15
Information……………………………………………………………………17
Leisure and Hospitality……………………………………………………….19
Manufacturing………………………………………………………………...21
Mining, Logging, and Construction…………………………………………..23
Other Services…………………………………………………………………25
Professional and Business Services…………………………………………...27
Trade, Transportation, and Utilities…………………………………………..29
Industries Ranking 1-10 by Jobs, Earnings, Sales, & Income
Industry: 2012 Q4
Rank by Number of Rank by Amount of Rank by Amount of
Jobs
Earnings
Sales
Rank by Individual
Income
Government
1
1
2
8
Health Care and Social
Assistance
2
3
4
11
Retail Trade
3
6
5
14
Other Services (except Public
Administration)
4
11
13
18
Administrative and Support and
Waste Management and
Remediation Services
5
10
11
16
Manufacturing
6
2
1
4
Accommodation and Food
Services
7
14
12
19
Construction
8
5
7
12
Professional, Scientific, and
Technical Services
9
7
10
9
Finance and Insurance
10
4
3
3
1
Industries Ranking 11-20 by Jobs, Earnings, Sales, & Income
Industry: 2012 Q4
Rank by Number of Rank by Amount of Rank by Amount of Rank by Individual
Jobs
Earnings
Sales
Income
Real Estate and Rental and
Leasing
11
13
9
17
Transportation and Warehousing
12
8
6
10
Wholesale Trade
13
9
8
6
Educational Services (Private)
14
12
16
13
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and
Hunting
15
18
18
15
Arts, Entertainment, and
Recreation
16
20
20
20
Information
17
15
14
7
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and
Gas Extraction
18
17
17
5
Utilities
19
16
15
1
Management of Companies and
Enterprises
20
19
19
2
2
Industry Amount of Earnings, Sales, & Income Ranked by Jobs 1-10
Rank by Number
of Jobs
Jobs
Earnings
Sales
Individual
Income
Government
1
30,320
$1,742,762,883
$7,263,657,402
$57,479
Health Care and Social
Assistance
2
23,859
$1,190,509,445
$2,081,948,206
$49,898
Retail Trade
3
23,574
$689,303,206
$1,731,632,984
$29,240
Other Services (except Public
Administration)
4
22,465
$389,348,983
$713,341,444
$17,331
Administrative and Support
and Waste Management and
Remediation Services
5
17,966
$486,034,946
$958,901,813
$27,053
Manufacturing
6
16,928
$1,310,207,197
$8,235,484,276
$77,399
Accommodation and Food
Services
7
15,343
$251,416,205
$744,197,130
$16,386
Construction
8
15,336
$706,207,643
$1,534,015,192
$46,049
Professional, Scientific, and
Technical Services
9
12,028
$687,609,416
$1,197,072,258
$57,167
Finance and Insurance
10
10,027
$797,466,393
$2,272,604,691
$79,532
Industry: 2012 Q4
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Industry Amount of Earnings, Sales, & Income Ranked by Jobs 11-20
Rank by Number
of Jobs
Jobs
Earnings
Sales
Individual
Income
Real Estate and Rental and
Leasing
11
9,765
$258,107,896
$1,337,545,694
$26,432
Transportation and
Warehousing
12
9,531
$534,837,579
$1,554,540,690
$56,116
Wholesale Trade
13
8,328
$494,230,907
$1,347,226,586
$59,346
Educational Services (Private)
14
8,299
$260,605,938
$431,377,340
$31,402
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing
and Hunting
15
2,937
$84,270,189
$248,520,526
$28,693
Arts, Entertainment, and
Recreation
16
2,633
$41,616,837
$94,675,769
$15,806
Information
17
2,499
$144,624,415
$654,996,424
$57,873
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and
Gas Extraction
18
1,241
$85,214,432
$358,220,733
$68,666
Utilities
19
919
$98,925,549
$488,019,869
$107,645
Management of Companies
and Enterprises
20
744
$72,478,852
$131,951,247
$97,418
Industry: 2012 Q4
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Mobile's Economy - Unemployment
Center for Real Estate Studies
U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Go to: http://cres.southalabama.edu for more data
October 2012
Unemployment October 2012
8.7
8.8
8.6
8.4
8.1
8.2
7.9
8
7.8
7.6
7.4
USA
October
Alabama
Mobile
Year
USA
Alabama Mobile
2007
4.7
3.6
3.2
2008
5.6
5.9
5.3
2009
10.0
10.6
11.0
2010
9.5
9.2
9.6
2011
8.9
8.5
9.5
2012
7.9
8.1
8.7
*all numbers above are percentages
The unemployment rate for Mobile County in October 2012 was 8.7 percent, which is higher than the state of
Alabama, at 8.1 percent and the U.S. at 7.9 percent. Mobile County's and Alabama's unemployment rates were
below the national average from 2007 to 2008. In 2009, both rates were above the average from entire country.
Currently, the state of Alabama has risen above the national rate for October, 2012. Mobile's unemployment rate
has decreased from 9.5 percent in 2011 to 8.7 percent in 2012. Mobile County's unemployment rate has
recovered some, but there is still room for improvement because it is above the country average. The national
average, state of Alabama, and Mobile County have seen decreases in the unemployment rates from October
2011 to October 2012.
For additional information, contact:
Dr. Don Epley, Director, Center for Real Estate Studies, Mitchell College of Business, University of South Alabama, Office:
251.460.6735, E-mail: depley@usouthal.edu
Research Associate: Meredith McCutchen
University of South Alabama takes reasonable measures to ensure the quality of the data and other information produced. However, USA makes no
warranty, express or implied, nor assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness, or completeness of any information, nor
represents that its use would not infringe on privately owned rights. Reference to any specific commercial product, process, or service does not
constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by USA.
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12.00
Unemployment Rate in October for Mobile,
Alabama, and USA
10.00
8.00
6.00
4.00
2.00
0.00
2007
2008
USA
2009
2010
Alabama
Mobile
2011
2012
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Mobile's Economy - Employment
Center for Real Estate Studies
U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Go to: http://cres.southalabama.edu for more data
October 2012
% Change in Number Employed
10%
5%
0%
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
-5%
-10%
Alabama
Mobile
Mobile
Year
Month
Number
Employed
%
Change
Alabama
Number
%
Employed Change
2007
Oct
179859
2098963
2008
Oct
175924
-2.19%
2024476 -3.55%
2009
Oct
164355
-6.58%
1897734 -6.26%
2010
Oct
174803
6.36%
1996771
5.22%
2011
Oct
173749
-0.60%
1992528 -0.21%
2012
Oct
176939
1.84%
1985592 -0.35%
2012
Sep
174432
1.44%
1976799
0.44%
*Number Employed = in thousands, not seasonally adjusted
** % Change = (Current Year/ Previous Year) - 1
*** % Change Previous Month = (Current Month/ Previous Month) - 1
The percent change in the number of people employed for Mobile in October 2012 from October 2011 was
1.84%. This number moved in the opposite direction from the state. Alabama's number employed went from
1,992,528 to 1,985,592, a 0.35% decrease. However, Alabama increased in the number employed from
September 2012 to October 2012 at 0.44 percent. Mobile also saw improvements in the number employed from
September 2012 to October 2012 at 1.44 percent. From 2009 to 2012, Alabama has had larger swings in the
percent change in the number of employed, while Mobile has seen moderate changes and grew more than
Alabama for October 2012 compared to last month and last year.
For additional information, contact:
Dr. Don Epley, Director, Center for Real Estate Studies, Mitchell College of Business, University of South Alabama, Office:
251.460.6735, E-mail: depley@usouthal.edu
Research Associate: Meredith McCutchen
University of South Alabama takes reasonable measures to ensure the quality of the data and other information produced. However, USA makes no
warranty, express or implied, nor assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness, or completeness of any information, nor
represents that its use would not infringe on privately owned rights. Reference to any specific commercial product, process, or service does not
constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by USA.
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8.00%
% Change in Number Employed in October for
Mobile and Alabama
6.00%
4.00%
2.00%
0.00%
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
-2.00%
-4.00%
-6.00%
-8.00%
Alabama
Mobile
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Mobile's Economy
Civilian Labor Force
Center for Real Estate Studies
U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
October 2012
% Change in Civilian Labor Force
5%
4%
3%
2%
1%
0%
-1%
-2%
2008
2009
2010
Mobile
2011
2012
Alabama
Mobile
Alabama
Civilian
Civilian
%
%
Labor
Labor
Year
Month
Change
Change
Force
Force
2007
Oct
185816
2177019
2008
Oct
186293
0.26%
2152479 -1.13%
2009
Oct
184709
-0.85%
2123199 -1.36%
2010
Oct
193326
4.67%
2197877
3.52%
2011
Oct
192006
-0.68%
2178779 -0.87%
2012
Oct
193785
0.93%
2160459 -0.84%
2012
Sep
190570
1.69%
2154431
0.28%
*Number Employed = in thousands, not seasonally adjusted
** % Change = (Current Year/ Previous Year) - 1
*** % Change Previous Month = (Current Month/ Previous Month) - 1
The Civilian Labor Force for Mobile has increased 0.93 percent from October 2011 and it increased 1.69
percent from September 2012. In the month of October, both Alabama and Mobile's Civilian Labor Force
increased by thousands compared to September. In Alabama for October 2012, the percent change was
negative 0.84% compared to last year, but it was 0.28% relative to last month. The Civilian Labor Force for
Alabama in October was 2,160,459. In addition, Mobile's Civilian Labor Force was 193,785 for October 2012.
For additional information, contact:
Dr. Don Epley, Director, Center for Real Estate Studies, Mitchell College of Business, University of South Alabama, Office:
251.460.6735, E-mail: depley@usouthal.edu
Research Associate: Meredith McCutchen
University of South Alabama takes reasonable measures to ensure the quality of the data and other information produced. However, USA makes no
warranty, express or implied, nor assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness, or completeness of any information, nor
represents that its use would not infringe on privately owned rights. Reference to any specific commercial product, process, or service does not
constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by USA.
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5.00%
% Change in Civilian Labor Force in October for
Mobile and Alabama
4.00%
3.00%
2.00%
1.00%
0.00%
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
-1.00%
-2.00%
Alabama
Mobile
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Mobile's Economy
Civilian Labor Force
Education & Health Services
Center for Real Estate Studies
U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
November 2012
3%
% Change in Education & Health
Services Workers
2%
1%
0%
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
-1%
-2%
Mobile
Alabama
Mobile
Alabama
Civilian
Civilian
%
%
Year
Month
Labor
Labor
Change
Change
Force
Force
2007
Nov
23.4
209.5
2008
Nov
23.4
0.00%
210.6
0.53%
2009
Nov
23.2
-0.85%
212.2
0.76%
2010
Nov
23.6
1.72%
215.4
1.51%
2011
Nov
24.1
2.12%
217.8
1.11%
2012
Nov
24.3
0.83%
219.9
0.96%
2012
Oct
24.2
0.41%
219.4
0.23%
*Number Employed = in thousands, not seasonally adjusted
** % Change = (Current Year/ Previous Year) - 1
*** % Change Previous Month = (Current Month/ Previous Month) - 1
The Civilian Labor Force for Education & Health Services workers in Mobile has increased 0.83 percent from
October 2012 and it has increased 0.41 percent from November 2011. In the month of November, both Alabama
and Mobile's Education & Health Services workers rose, but at a slower rate from the previous year. In Alabama
for November 2012, the percent change was 0.96% from last year and it was 0.23% relative to last month. The
Civilian Labor Force for Education & Health Services in November was 219,900 for Alabama & 24,300 for Mobile.
For additional information, contact:
Dr. Don Epley, Director, Center for Real Estate Studies, Mitchell College of Business, University of South Alabama, Office:
251.460.6735, E-mail: depley@usouthal.edu
Research Associate: Meredith McCutchen
University of South Alabama takes reasonable measures to ensure the quality of the data and other information produced. However, USA makes no
warranty, express or implied, nor assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness, or completeness of any information, nor
represents that its use would not infringe on privately owned rights. Reference to any specific commercial product, process, or service does not
constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by USA.
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24.4
Education & Health Services Employment
Nov. 2008 – Nov. 2012 in thousands in Mobile
24.2
24.0
23.8
23.6
23.4
23.2
23.0
22.8
22.6
2008
2009
2010
Mobile
2011
2012
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Mobile's Economy
Civilian Labor Force
Financial Activities
Center for Real Estate Studies
U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
November 2012
30%
% Change in Financial Activities
Workers
20%
10%
0%
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
-10%
-20%
Mobile
Alabama
Mobile
Alabama
Civilian
Civilian
%
%
Year
Month
Labor
Labor
Change
Change
Force
Force
2007
Nov
9.4
100.1
2008
Nov
9.9
5.32%
98.5
-1.60%
2009
Nov
9.0
-9.09%
93.7
-4.87%
2010
Nov
8.8
-2.22%
91.7
-2.13%
2011
Nov
10.6
20.45%
92.7
1.09%
2012
Nov
10.8
1.89%
94.6
2.05%
2012
Oct
10.8
0.00%
94.7
-0.11%
*Number Employed = in thousands, not seasonally adjusted
** % Change = (Current Year/ Previous Year) - 1
*** % Change Previous Month = (Current Month/ Previous Month) - 1
The Civilian Labor Force for Financial Activities workers in Mobile has remained the same as the October 2012
figure and it has increased 1.89 percent from November 2011. From November 2011 to November 2012, both
Alabama and Mobile's Financial Activities Civilian Labor Forces rose. In Alabama for November 2012, the
percent change was 2.05% from last year and it was -0.11% relative to last month. The Civilian Labor Force for
Financial Activities in November was 94,600 for Alabama and 10,800 for Mobile.
For additional information, contact:
Dr. Don Epley, Director, Center for Real Estate Studies, Mitchell College of Business, University of South Alabama, Office:
251.460.6735, E-mail: depley@usouthal.edu
Research Associate: Meredith McCutchen
University of South Alabama takes reasonable measures to ensure the quality of the data and other information produced. However, USA makes no
warranty, express or implied, nor assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness, or completeness of any information, nor
represents that its use would not infringe on privately owned rights. Reference to any specific commercial product, process, or service does not
constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by USA.
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12.0
Financial Activities Employment
Nov. 2008 – Nov. 2012 in thousands in Mobile
10.0
8.0
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2008
2009
2010
Mobile
2011
2012
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Mobile's Economy
Civilian Labor Force
Government
Center for Real Estate Studies
U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
November 2012
% Change in Government Workers
2%
1%
0%
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
-1%
-2%
-3%
Mobile
Alabama
Mobile
Alabama
Civilian
Civilian
%
%
Year
Month
Labor
Labor
Change
Change
Force
Force
2007
Nov
28.3
379.7
2008
Nov
27.9
-1.41%
384.5
1.26%
2009
Nov
27.5
-1.43%
384.5
0.00%
2010
Nov
27.0
-1.82%
385.3
0.21%
2011
Nov
26.4
-2.22%
375.8
-2.47%
2012
Nov
26.0
-1.52%
366.9
-2.37%
2012
Oct
26.1
-0.38%
367.7
-0.22%
*Number Employed = in thousands, not seasonally adjusted
** % Change = (Current Year/ Previous Year) - 1
*** % Change Previous Month = (Current Month/ Previous Month) - 1
The Civilian Labor Force for the Government in Mobile decreased 0.38% from October 2012 and it dropped
1.52% from November 2011. From November 2010 to November 2012, both Alabama's and Mobile's
Government Labor Force has decreased. In Alabama for November 2012, the percent change was -2.37%
compared to last year and it was -0.22% relative to last month. The Civilian Labor Force for the Government in
November was 366,900 for Alabama and 26,000 for Mobile.
For additional information, contact:
Dr. Don Epley, Director, Center for Real Estate Studies, Mitchell College of Business, University of South Alabama, Office:
251.460.6735, E-mail: depley@usouthal.edu
Research Associate: Meredith McCutchen
University of South Alabama takes reasonable measures to ensure the quality of the data and other information produced. However, USA makes no
warranty, express or implied, nor assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness, or completeness of any information, nor
represents that its use would not infringe on privately owned rights. Reference to any specific commercial product, process, or service does not
constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by USA.
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28.5
Government Employment
Nov. 2008 – Nov. 2012 in thousands in Mobile
28.0
27.5
27.0
26.5
26.0
25.5
25.0
2008
2009
2010
Mobile
2011
2012
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Mobile's Economy
Civilian Labor Force
Information
Center for Real Estate Studies
U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
November 2012
% Change in Information Workers
0%
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
-2%
-4%
-6%
-8%
-10%
Mobile
Alabama
Mobile
Alabama
Civilian
Civilian
%
%
Year
Month
Labor
Labor
Change
Change
Force
Force
2007
Nov
2.4
27.8
2008
Nov
2.4
0.00%
26.2
-5.76%
2009
Nov
2.3
-4.17%
24.7
-5.73%
2010
Nov
2.1
-8.70%
23.7
-4.05%
2011
Nov
2.1
0.00%
23.1
-2.53%
2012
Nov
2.1
0.00%
21.5
-6.93%
2012
Oct
2.1
0.00%
21.6
-0.46%
*Number Employed = in thousands, not seasonally adjusted
** % Change = (Current Year/ Previous Year) - 1
*** % Change Previous Month = (Current Month/ Previous Month) - 1
The Civilian Labor Force for Information workers in Mobile has remained the same in November for the years
2011 & 2012. In addition, it has not grown from October 2012. The Civilian Labor Force for Information workers is
2,100 people. On the other hand, Alabama's Civilian Labor Force for Information workers has had larger
fluctuations. From November 2011 to November 2012, it dropped 6.93% in Alabama & 0.46% in Mobile. The
Civilian Labor Force for Information in November was 21,500 for Alabama & 2,100 for Mobile.
For additional information, contact:
Dr. Don Epley, Director, Center for Real Estate Studies, Mitchell College of Business, University of South Alabama, Office:
251.460.6735, E-mail: depley@usouthal.edu
Research Associate: Meredith McCutchen
University of South Alabama takes reasonable measures to ensure the quality of the data and other information produced. However, USA makes no
warranty, express or implied, nor assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness, or completeness of any information, nor
represents that its use would not infringe on privately owned rights. Reference to any specific commercial product, process, or service does not
constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by USA.
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2.5
Information Employment
Nov. 2008 – Nov. 2012 in thousands in Mobile
2.4
2.4
2.3
2.3
2.2
2.2
2.1
2.1
2.0
2.0
2008
2009
2010
Mobile
2011
2012
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Mobile's Economy
Civilian Labor Force
Leisure & Hospitality
Center for Real Estate Studies
U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
November 2012
% Change in Leisure & Hospitality
Workers
3%
2%
1%
0%
-1%
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
-2%
-3%
-4%
Mobile
Alabama
Mobile
Alabama
Civilian
Civilian
%
%
Year
Month
Labor
Labor
Change
Change
Force
Force
2007
Nov
15.6
174.8
2008
Nov
15.6
0.00%
172.4
-1.37%
2009
Nov
15.1
-3.21%
168.8
-2.09%
2010
Nov
15.3
1.32%
168.3
-0.30%
2011
Nov
15.0
-1.96%
168.8
0.30%
2012
Nov
15.2
1.33%
172.3
2.07%
2012
Oct
15.3
-0.65%
173.9
-0.92%
*Number Employed = in thousands, not seasonally adjusted
** % Change = (Current Year/ Previous Year) - 1
*** % Change Previous Month = (Current Month/ Previous Month) - 1
The Civilian Labor Force for Leisure & Hospitality in Mobile decreased 0.65% from October 2012 and it
increased 1.33% from November 2011. Alabama's and Mobile's Leisure & Hospitality Labor Force does not
have a regular pattern. In Alabama, the Leisure & Hospitality Labor Force for November 2012 was a 2.07
percent change compared to last year and it was a -0.92 percent change relative to last month. The Civilian
Labor Force for the Government in November was 172,300 for Alabama and 15,200 for Mobile.
For additional information, contact:
Dr. Don Epley, Director, Center for Real Estate Studies, Mitchell College of Business, University of South Alabama, Office:
251.460.6735, E-mail: depley@usouthal.edu
Research Associate: Meredith McCutchen
University of South Alabama takes reasonable measures to ensure the quality of the data and other information produced. However, USA makes no
warranty, express or implied, nor assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness, or completeness of any information, nor
represents that its use would not infringe on privately owned rights. Reference to any specific commercial product, process, or service does not
constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by USA.
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15.7
Leisure & Hospitality Employment
Nov. 2008 – Nov. 2012 in thousands in Mobile
15.6
15.5
15.4
15.3
15.2
15.1
15.0
14.9
14.8
14.7
2008
2009
2010
Mobile
2011
2012
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Mobile's Economy
Civilian Labor Force
Manufacturing
Center for Real Estate Studies
U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
November 2012
% Change in Manufacturing Workers
10%
5%
0%
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
-5%
-10%
-15%
Mobile
Alabama
Mobile
Alabama
Civilian
Civilian
%
%
Year
Month
Labor
Labor
Change
Change
Force
Force
2007
Nov
16.6
294.7
2008
Nov
16.5
-0.60%
273.5
-7.19%
2009
Nov
14.6
-11.52%
238.5
-12.80%
2010
Nov
15.5
6.16%
236.6
-0.80%
2011
Nov
16.0
3.23%
238.8
0.93%
2012
Nov
16.1
0.63%
247.0
3.43%
2012
Oct
15.8
1.90%
244.9
0.86%
*Number Employed = in thousands, not seasonally adjusted
** % Change = (Current Year/ Previous Year) - 1
*** % Change Previous Month = (Current Month/ Previous Month) - 1
The Civilian Labor Force for Manufacturing in Mobile increased 1.9% from October 2012 and it increased
0.63% from November 2011. Alabama's and Mobile's Manufacturing Labor Force have increased since at least
November 2010. In Alabama, the Manufacturing Labor Force for November 2012 was a 3.43 percent change
compared to last year and it was a 0.86 percent change relative to last month. The Civilian Labor Force for
Manufacturing in November was 247,000 for Alabama and 16,100 for Mobile.
For additional information, contact:
Dr. Don Epley, Director, Center for Real Estate Studies, Mitchell College of Business, University of South Alabama, Office:
251.460.6735, E-mail: depley@usouthal.edu
Research Associate: Meredith McCutchen
University of South Alabama takes reasonable measures to ensure the quality of the data and other information produced. However, USA makes no
warranty, express or implied, nor assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness, or completeness of any information, nor
represents that its use would not infringe on privately owned rights. Reference to any specific commercial product, process, or service does not
constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by USA.
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17.0
Manufacturing Employment
Nov. 2008 – Nov. 2012 in thousands in Mobile
16.5
16.0
15.5
15.0
14.5
14.0
13.5
2008
2009
2010
Mobile
2011
2012
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Mobile's Economy
Civilian Labor Force
Mining, Logging, & Construction
Center for Real Estate Studies
U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Go to: http://cres.southalabama.edu for more data
November 2012
20%
% Change in Mining, Logging, &
Construction Workers
10%
0%
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
-10%
-20%
Mobile
Alabama
Mobile
Alabama
Civilian
Civilian
%
%
Year
Month
Labor
Labor
Change
Change
Force
Force
2007
Nov
15.5
125.7
2008
Nov
14.6
-5.81%
116.0
-7.72%
2009
Nov
14.7
0.68%
100.4
-13.45%
2010
Nov
12.7
-13.61%
97.0
-3.39%
2011
Nov
10.9
-14.17%
86.9
-10.41%
2012
Nov
12.4
13.76%
86.2
-0.81%
2012
Oct
12.0
3.33%
86.8
-0.69%
*Number Employed = in thousands, not seasonally adjusted
** % Change = (Current Year/ Previous Year) - 1
*** % Change Previous Month = (Current Month/ Previous Month) - 1
The Civilian Labor Force for Mining, Logging, & Construction in Mobile rose 3.33% from October 2012 and it
grew significantly at 13.76% from November 2011. Alabama's and Mobile's Mining, Logging, & Construction
Labor Forces have been moving in opposite directions. In Alabama, the labor force for November 2012 changed
-0.81% compared to last year and it dropped -0.69% relative to last month. The Civilian Labor Force for Mining,
Logging, & Construction in November was 86,200 for Alabama and 12,400 for Mobile.
For additional information, contact:
Dr. Don Epley, Director, Center for Real Estate Studies, Mitchell College of Business, University of South Alabama, Office:
251.460.6735, E-mail: depley@usouthal.edu
Research Associate: Meredith McCutchen
University of South Alabama takes reasonable measures to ensure the quality of the data and other information produced. However, USA makes no
warranty, express or implied, nor assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness, or completeness of any information, nor
represents that its use would not infringe on privately owned rights. Reference to any specific commercial product, process, or service does not
constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by USA.
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16.0
Mining, Logging, & Construction Employment
Nov. 2008 – Nov. 2012 in thousands in Mobile
14.0
12.0
10.0
8.0
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2008
2009
2010
Mobile
2011
2012
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Mobile's Economy
Civilian Labor Force
Other Services
Center for Real Estate Studies
U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
November 2012
% Change in Other Services Workers
4%
3%
2%
1%
0%
-1%
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
-2%
-3%
Mobile
Alabama
Mobile
Alabama
Civilian
Civilian
%
%
Year
Month
Labor
Labor
Change
Change
Force
Force
2007
Nov
9.3
81.5
2008
Nov
9.4
1.08%
81.3
-0.25%
2009
Nov
9.2
-2.13%
79.6
-2.09%
2010
Nov
9.3
1.09%
79.8
0.25%
2011
Nov
9.3
0.00%
80.6
1.00%
2012
Nov
9.4
1.08%
83.0
2.98%
2012
Oct
9.4
0.00%
83.4
-0.48%
*Number Employed = in thousands, not seasonally adjusted
** % Change = (Current Year/ Previous Year) - 1
*** % Change Previous Month = (Current Month/ Previous Month) - 1
The Civilian Labor Force for Other Services in Mobile stayed the same as the October 2012 figures and it grew
at 1.08% from November 2011. Alabama's and Mobile's Other Services Labor Forces have been rising every
November since 2009. In Alabama, the Other Services Labor Force for November 2012 increased 2.98 percent
compared to last year and it dropped 0.48 percent relative to last month. The Civilian Labor Force for Other
Services in November was 83,000 for Alabama and 9,400 for Mobile.
For additional information, contact:
Dr. Don Epley, Director, Center for Real Estate Studies, Mitchell College of Business, University of South Alabama, Office:
251.460.6735, E-mail: depley@usouthal.edu
Research Associate: Meredith McCutchen
University of South Alabama takes reasonable measures to ensure the quality of the data and other information produced. However, USA makes no
warranty, express or implied, nor assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness, or completeness of any information, nor
represents that its use would not infringe on privately owned rights. Reference to any specific commercial product, process, or service does not
constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by USA.
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9.5
Other Services Employment
Nov. 2008 – Nov. 2012 in thousands in Mobile
9.4
9.4
9.3
9.3
9.2
9.2
9.1
2008
2009
2010
Mobile
2011
2012
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Mobile's Economy
Civilian Labor Force
Professional & Business Services
Center for Real Estate Studies
U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Go to: http://cres.southalabama.edu for more data
November 2012
% Change in Professional &
Business Services Workers
15%
10%
5%
0%
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
-5%
-10%
-15%
Mobile
Alabama
Mobile
Alabama
Civilian
Civilian
%
%
Year
Month
Labor
Labor
Change
Change
Force
Force
2007
Nov
23.0
222.2
2008
Nov
22.7
-1.30%
215.4
-3.06%
2009
Nov
20.6
-9.25%
202.4
-6.04%
2010
Nov
23.0
11.65%
212.0
4.74%
2011
Nov
22.5
-2.17%
215.4
1.60%
2012
Nov
22.6
0.44%
220.7
2.46%
2012
Oct
22.7
-0.44%
219.4
0.59%
*Number Employed = in thousands, not seasonally adjusted
** % Change = (Current Year/ Previous Year) - 1
*** % Change Previous Month = (Current Month/ Previous Month) - 1
The Civilian Labor Force for Professional & Business Services in Mobile dropped 0.44 percent from October
2012 and it increased at 0.44 percent from November 2011. In Alabama, the Professional & Business Services
Labor Force for November 2012 increased 2.46 percent compared to last year and it decreased 0.59 percent
relative to last month. The Civilian Labor Force for Professional & Business Services in November was 220,700
for Alabama and 22,600 for Mobile.
For additional information, contact:
Dr. Don Epley, Director, Center for Real Estate Studies, Mitchell College of Business, University of South Alabama, Office:
251.460.6735, E-mail: depley@usouthal.edu
Research Associate: Meredith McCutchen
University of South Alabama takes reasonable measures to ensure the quality of the data and other information produced. However, USA makes no
warranty, express or implied, nor assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness, or completeness of any information, nor
represents that its use would not infringe on privately owned rights. Reference to any specific commercial product, process, or service does not
constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by USA.
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23.5
Professional & Business Services Employment
Nov. 2008 – Nov. 2012 in thousands in Mobile
23.0
22.5
22.0
21.5
21.0
20.5
20.0
19.5
19.0
2008
2009
2010
Mobile
2011
2012
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Mobile's Economy
Civilian Labor Force
Trade, Transportation, & Utilities
Center for Real Estate Studies
U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Go to: http://cres.southalabama.edu for more data
November 2012
100%
% Change in Trade, Transportation, &
Utilities Workers
50%
0%
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
-50%
-100%
Mobile
Alabama
Mobile
Alabama
Civilian
Civilian
%
%
Year
Month
Labor
Labor
Change
Change
Force
Force
2007
Nov
42.4
395.6
2008
Nov
21.4
-49.53%
382.7
-3.26%
2009
Nov
38.1
78.04%
360.8
-5.72%
2010
Nov
38.1
0.00%
362.6
0.50%
2011
Nov
38.6
1.31%
367.4
1.32%
2012
Nov
38.9
0.78%
367.8
0.11%
2012
Oct
38.6
0.78%
369.8
-0.54%
*Number Employed = in thousands, not seasonally adjusted
** % Change = (Current Year/ Previous Year) - 1
*** % Change Previous Month = (Current Month/ Previous Month) - 1
The Civilian Labor Force for Trade, Transportation, & Utilities in Mobile rose 0.78 percent from October 2012
and it increased at 0.78 percent from November 2011. Mobile's Trade, Transportation, & Utilities Labor Force
has grown since 2008. In Alabama, the Trade, Transportation, & Utilities Labor Force for November 2012
increased 0.11 percent compared to last year and it decreased 0.54 percent relative to last month. The Civilian
Labor Force for Trade, Transportation, & Utilities in November was 367,800 for Alabama and 38,900 for Mobile.
For additional information, contact:
Dr. Don Epley, Director, Center for Real Estate Studies, Mitchell College of Business, University of South Alabama, Office:
251.460.6735, E-mail: depley@usouthal.edu
Research Associate: Meredith McCutchen
University of South Alabama takes reasonable measures to ensure the quality of the data and other information produced. However, USA makes no
warranty, express or implied, nor assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness, or completeness of any information, nor
represents that its use would not infringe on privately owned rights. Reference to any specific commercial product, process, or service does not
constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by USA.
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42.0
Trade, Transportation, & Utilities Employment
Nov. 2008 – Nov. 2012 in thousands in Mobile
41.0
40.0
39.0
38.0
37.0
36.0
2008
2009
2010
Mobile
2011
2012
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