Mobile Employment Trends
For the year ending 2014
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 #126
University of South Alabama
Dr. J. Reid Cummings, Director cummings@southalabama.edu 251.460.6710
Paul Leon, Senior Research Associate, MBA Candidate
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Mobile Employment Trends
For the year ending 2014
This annual report contains a profile of Mobile employment for the 2014 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.
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. J. Reid Cummings, Director, Center for Real Estate &
Economic Development (CREED), University of South Alabama, Office: 251.460.6710, E-mail:
cummings@southalabama.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
Unemployment Rate………………………………………………….
4
% Change in Number Employed……………………………………..
6
% Change in Civilian Labor Force……………………………………
8
Education and Health Services………………………………………..
10
Financial Activities……………………………………………………
12
Government……………………………………………………………
14
Information…………………………………………………………….
16
Leisure and Hospitality………………………………………………..
18
Manufacturing…………………………………………………………
20
Mining, Logging, and Construction…………………………………..
22
Other Services…………………………………………………………
24
Professional and Business Services……………………………………
26
Trade, Transportation, and Utilities……………………………………
28
Mobile's Economy
Unemployment Rates
Center for Real Estate & Economic Development
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Unemployment Rate 2014
10.0%
8.0%
6.0%
4.0%
2.0%
0.0%
USA
Year
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Alabama
USA
Alabama
5.1%
4.5%
4.6%
4.1%
4.6%
4.1%
5.8%
5.9%
9.3%
11.1%
9.3%
10.5%
8.9%
9.5%
8.1%
8.0%
7.4%
7.1%
6.2%
6.7%
Mobile
Mobile
5.0%
4.2%
4.0%
5.7%
11.3%
11.3%
10.8%
9.1%
8.4%
7.7%
Mobile's 2014 annual average unemployment rate was 7.7%, which is higher than Alabama's 2014 rate of 6.7%
and the U.S. rate of 6.2%. Mobile's unemployment rate was below the national average from 2005 to 2008, but
has been above it since then. Alabama's unemployment rate was below the national average from 2005 to 2007,
but with the exception of 2013, has been above it since then. Mobile's unemployment rate has decreased from
its peak in 2009 of 11.3% to 7.7% in 2014. Alabama's unemployment rate has also decreased from its peak in
2009 of 11.1% to 6.7% in 2014. Although Mobile's unemployment rate has improved some, it is still above the
national average.
For additional information, contact:
Dr. J. Reid Cummings, Director, Center for Real Estate and Economic Development, Mitchell College of Business,
University of South Alabama, 251.460.6710, E-mail: cummings@southalabama.edu
Data retrieved from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. For additional information, go to http://www.bls.gov/
Mobile, Ala. MSA includes Mobile County in Alabama
Senior Research Associate: Paul Leon, MBA Student
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.
Unemployment Rates
for Mobile, Alabama, and USA
12.0%
10.0%
8.0%
6.0%
4.0%
2.0%
0.0%
2005
2006
2007
2008
USA
2009
Alabama
2010
2011
Mobile
2012
2013
2014
Mobile's Economy
Total Employment
Center for Real Estate & Economic Development
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% Change in Number Employed
4%
2%
0%
-2%
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
-4%
-6%
-8%
Mobile
Year
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Alabama
Mobile
Number
%
Employed Change
171,439
174,428
1.74%
177,096
1.53%
176,623
-0.27%
165,725
-6.17%
170,943
3.15%
172,827
1.10%
171,256
-0.91%
170,627
-0.37%
169,947
-0.40%
Alabama
Number
%
Employed Change
2,047,464
2,078,111
1.50%
2,085,624
0.36%
2,047,004
-1.85%
1,920,059
-6.20%
1,963,156
2.24%
1,983,888
1.06%
1,989,579
0.29%
1,995,732
0.31%
1,994,112
-0.08%
Mobile's 2014 annual average number of people employed has decreased by 0.40% to 169,947 from the previous
year. Alabama's 2014 annual average number of people employed decreased by 0.08% to 1,994,112 from the
previous year. Over the last 10 years, Mobile's peak year for number employed was 2007 with 177,096, while
Alabama's peak year for number employed was also 2007 with 2,085,624. Since then, Mobile's number of people
employed has decreased by 4.04% to 7,149. For Alabama, the number of people has decreased by 4.39% to
91,512.
For additional information, contact:
Dr. J. Reid Cummings, Director, Center for Real Estate and Economic Development, Mitchell College of Business, University
of South Alabama, 251.460.6710, E-mail: cummings@southalabama.edu
Data retrieved from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. For additional information, go to http://www.bls.gov/
Mobile, Ala. MSA includes Mobile County in Alabama
Senior Research Associate: Paul Leon, MBA Student
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.
% Change in Number Employed
for Mobile and Alabama
4.00%
2.00%
0.00%
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
-2.00%
-4.00%
-6.00%
-8.00%
Mobile
Alabama
2012
2013
2014
Mobile's Economy
Civilian Labor Force
Center for Real Estate & Economic Development
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% Change in Civilian Labor Force
4%
2%
0%
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
-2%
-4%
Mobile
Mobile
Year
Civilian
Labor Force
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
180,384
182,019
184,490
187,266
186,825
192,730
193,773
188,502
186,300
184,133
Alabama
Alabama
%
Change
0.91%
1.36%
1.50%
-0.24%
3.16%
0.54%
-2.72%
-1.17%
-1.16%
Civilian
% Change
Labor Force
2,143,469
2,165,540
2,173,690
2,174,294
2,160,569
2,194,216
2,193,560
2,162,187
2,148,914
2,137,061
1.03%
0.38%
0.03%
-0.63%
1.56%
-0.03%
-1.43%
-0.61%
-0.55%
Mobile's 2014 annual average civilian labor force has decreased by 1.16% since 2013, while Alabama's 2014
annual average civilian labor force has decreased by 0.55% in the same time period. Over the last 10 years,
Mobile's peak for civilian labor force was in 2011 with 193,773, while Alabama's peak was in 2010 with 2,194,216.
Since 2005, Mobile's civilian labor force has increased by 2.09%, or 3,749 people, while Alabama's civilian labor
force has decreased by 0.30%, or 6,408 people.
For additional information, contact:
Dr. J. Reid Cummings, Director, Center for Real Estate and Economic Development, Mitchell College of Business, University
of South Alabama, 251.460.6710, E-mail: cummings@southalabama.edu
Data retrieved from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. For additional information, go to http://www.bls.gov/
Mobile, Ala. MSA includes Mobile County in Alabama
Senior Research Associate: Paul Leon, MBA Student
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.
% Change in Civilian Labor Force
for Mobile and Alabama
4%
3%
2%
1%
0%
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
-1%
-2%
-3%
-4%
Mobile
Alabama
2012
2013
2014
Mobile's Economy
Number of Jobs
Education & Health Services
Center for Real Estate & Economic Development
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% Change in Education & Health Services Jobs
6%
4%
2%
0%
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
-2%
-4%
Mobile
Year
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Alabama
Mobile
Alabama
Number
%
Number
% Change
of Jobs Change of Jobs
21.5
199.8
22.6
5.12%
203.6
1.91%
23.3
3.10%
208.7
2.51%
23.5
0.86%
211.1
1.17%
23.1
-1.70%
210.9
-0.11%
23.4
1.30%
214.2
1.56%
23.9
2.14%
215.8
0.75%
24.1
0.84%
218.5
1.24%
24.0
-0.41%
221.7
1.49%
24.7
2.92%
224.0
1.01%
Number of jobs is in thousands
Mobile's 2014 annual average of number of jobs in Education & Health Services increased by 2.92% since 2013.
Alabama's 2014 annual average of number of jobs in Education & Health Service increased by 1.01% since 2013.
Over the last 10 years, Mobile's number of jobs in Education & Health Services has increased by 14.88% to 24,700,
while Alabama's number of jobs in Education & Health Services has increased by 12.11% to 224,000.
For additional information, contact:
Dr. J. Reid Cummings, Director, Center for Real Estate and Economic Development, Mitchell College of Business, University of
South Alabama, 251.460.6710, E-mail: cummings@southalabama.edu
Data retrieved from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. For additional information, go to http://www.bls.gov/
Mobile, Ala. MSA includes Mobile County in Alabama
Senior Research Associate: Paul Leon, MBA Student
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.
Number of Jobs in Education & Health Services
(in thousands)
25.0
24.0
23.0
22.0
21.0
20.0
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Mobile
2011
2012
2013
2014
Mobile's Economy
Number of Jobs
Financial Activities
Center for Real Estate & Economic Development
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% Change in Financial Activities Jobs
15%
10%
5%
0%
-5%
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
-10%
-15%
Mobile
Year
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Alabama
Mobile
Alabama
Number
Number
% Change
% Change
of Jobs
of Jobs
9.9
98.3
9.7
-2.02%
98.8
0.46%
9.4
-3.09%
99.8
1.06%
9.5
1.06%
99.1
-0.73%
9.2
-3.16%
95.8
-3.37%
9.0
-2.17%
92.1
-3.86%
10.1
12.22%
92.3
0.28%
8.9
-11.88%
92.6
0.30%
8.7
-2.25%
94.2
1.75%
8.2
-5.75%
94.8
0.56%
Number of jobs is in thousands
Mobile's 2014 annual average number of jobs in Financial Activities has decreased by 5.75% to 8,200 from the
previous year. Alabama's 2014 annual average number of jobs in Financial Activities has increased by 0.56% to
94,800 from the previous year. Over the last 10 years, Mobile's number of jobs has decreased by 17.17% to
8,200, while Alabama's number of jobs has decreased by 3.56% to 94,800.
For additional information, contact:
Dr. J. Reid Cummings, Director, Center for Real Estate and Economic Development, Mitchell College of Business, University
of South Alabama, 251.460.6710, E-mail: cummings@southalabama.edu
Data retrieved from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. For additional information, go to http://www.bls.gov/
Mobile, Ala. MSA includes Mobile County in Alabama
Senior Research Associate: Paul Leon, MBA Student
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.
Number of Jobs in Financial Activites
(in thousands)
10.5
10.0
9.5
9.0
8.5
8.0
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Mobile
2011
2012
2013
2014
Mobile's Economy
Number of Jobs
Government
Center for Real Estate & Economic Development
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% Change in Government Jobs
3.0%
2.0%
1.0%
0.0%
-1.0%
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
-2.0%
-3.0%
-4.0%
Mobile
Year
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Alabama
Mobile
Alabama
Number
Number
% Change
% Change
of Jobs
of Jobs
27.6
363.0
27.5
-0.36%
370.2
1.99%
27.9
1.45%
376.8
1.78%
27.8
-0.36%
383.7
1.82%
27.4
-1.44%
384.0
0.08%
27.3
-0.36%
387.3
0.86%
26.5
-2.93%
382.4
-1.27%
25.9
-2.26%
377.9
-1.16%
25.5
-1.54%
377.6
-0.09%
25.4
-0.39%
377.8
0.05%
Number of jobs is in thousands
Mobile's 2014 annual average number of jobs in Government decreased by 0.39 from the previous year.
Alabama's 2014 annual average number of jobs in Government increased by 0.05 % from the previous year. Over
the last 10 years, Mobile's number of jobs has decreased by 7.97% to 25,400, while Alabama's number of jobs
has increased by 4.08% to 377,800.
For additional information, contact:
Dr. J. Reid Cummings, Director, Center for Real Estate and Economic Development, Mitchell College of Business, University
of South Alabama, 251.460.6710, E-mail: cummings@southalabama.edu
Data retrieved from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. For additional information, go to http://www.bls.gov/
Mobile, Ala. MSA includes Mobile County in Alabama
Senior Research Associate: Paul Leon, MBA Student
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.
Number of Jobs in Government
(in thousands)
28.5
28.0
27.5
27.0
26.5
26.0
25.5
25.0
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Mobile
2011
2012
2013
2014
Mobile's Economy
Number of Jobs
Information
Center for Real Estate & Economic Development
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% Change in Information Jobs
6%
4%
2%
0%
-2%
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
-4%
-6%
-8%
-10%
Mobile
Mobile
Year
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Number
of Jobs
%
Change
Alabama
Alabama
Number
of Jobs
2.3
29.2
2.4
4.35%
28.5
2.4
0.00%
28.0
2.5
4.17%
26.9
2.4
-4.00%
25.1
2.2
-8.33%
24.1
2.1
-4.55%
23.1
2.0
-4.76%
22.6
2.0
0.00%
22.6
2.0
0.00%
22.0
Number of jobs is in thousands
%
Change
-2.42%
-1.70%
-4.10%
-6.51%
-4.28%
-3.81%
-2.13%
-0.18%
-2.51%
Mobile's 2014 annual average number of jobs in Information did not see a change from the previous year.
Alabama's 2014 annual average number of jobs in Information decreased by 2.51% from the previous year. Over
the last 10 years, Mobile's number of jobs has decreased by 13.04% to 2,000, while Alabama's number of jobs has
decreased by 24.66% to 22,000.
For additional information, contact:
Dr. J. Reid Cummings, Director, Center for Real Estate and Economic Development, Mitchell College of Business, University
of South Alabama, 251.460.6710, E-mail: cummings@southalabama.edu
Data retrieved from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. For additional information, go to http://www.bls.gov/
Mobile, Ala. MSA includes Mobile County in Alabama
Senior Research Associate: Paul Leon, MBA Student
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.
Number of Jobs in Information
(in thousands)
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Mobile
2011
2012
2013
2014
Mobile's Economy
Number of Jobs
Leisure & Hospitality
Center for Real Estate & Economic Development
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% Change in Leisure & Hospitality Jobs
6%
5%
4%
3%
2%
1%
0%
-1%
-2%
-3%
2006
2007
2008
2009
Mobile
Year
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Alabama
Mobile
Alabama
Number
%
Number
% Change
of Jobs Change of Jobs
15.0
164.7
4.67%
3.04%
15.7
169.7
-1.27%
2.47%
15.5
173.9
1.94%
0.35%
15.8
174.5
-2.53%
-2.52%
15.4
170.1
-0.65%
-1.47%
15.3
167.6
0.65%
0.89%
15.4
169.1
1.95%
2.66%
15.7
173.6
1.91%
3.05%
16.0
178.9
2.50%
3.07%
16.4
184.4
Number of jobs is in thousands
Mobile's 2014 annual average number of jobs in Leisure & Hospitality increased by 2.50% from the previous year.
Alabama's annual average number of jobs in Leisure & Hospitality increased by 3.07% from the previous year.
Over the last 10 years, Mobile's number of jobs has increased by 9.33% to 16,400, while Alabama's number of
jobs has increased by 11.96% to 184.400.
For additional information, contact:
Dr. J. Reid Cummings, Director, Center for Real Estate and Economic Development, Mitchell College of Business, University
of South Alabama, 251.460.6710, E-mail: cummings@southalabama.edu
Data retrieved from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. For additional information, go to http://www.bls.gov/
Mobile, Ala. MSA includes Mobile County in Alabama
Senior Research Associate: Paul Leon, MBA Student
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.
Number of Jobs in Leisure & Hospitality
(in thousands)
16.5
16.3
16.1
15.9
15.7
15.5
15.3
15.1
14.9
14.7
14.5
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Mobile
2011
2012
2013
2014
Mobile's Economy
Number of Jobs
Manufacturing
Center for Real Estate & Economic Development
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% Change in Manufacturing Jobs
15%
10%
5%
0%
-5%
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
-10%
-15%
Mobile
Mobile
Year
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Alabama
Alabama
Number
%
Number
%
of Jobs Change of Jobs Change
14.4
298.7
4.17%
1.41%
15.0
302.9
8.00%
-2.18%
16.2
296.3
1.23%
-4.05%
16.4
284.3
-7.93%
15.1
246.8 -13.19%
-1.32%
-4.25%
14.9
236.3
8.72%
0.47%
16.2
237.4
11.11%
2.61%
18.0
243.6
4.44%
2.34%
18.8
249.3
1.06%
1.32%
19.0
252.6
Number of jobs is in thousands
Mobile's 2014 annual average number of jobs in Manufacturing increased by 1.06% from the previous year.
Alabama's annual average number of jobs in Manufacturiing increased by 1.32% from the previous year. Over the
last 10 years, Mobile's number of jobs has increased by 31.94% to 19,000, while Alabama's number of jobs has
decreased by 15.43% to 252,600.
For additional information, contact:
Dr. J. Reid Cummings, Director, Center for Real Estate and Economic Development, Mitchell College of Business, University
of South Alabama, 251.460.6710, E-mail: cummings@southalabama.edu
Data retrieved from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. For additional information, go to http://www.bls.gov/
Mobile, Ala. MSA includes Mobile County in Alabama
Senior Research Associate: Paul Leon, MBA Student
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.
Number of Jobs in Manufacturing
(in thousands)
20.0
19.0
18.0
17.0
16.0
15.0
14.0
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Mobile
2011
2012
2013
2014
Mobile's Economy
Number of Jobs
Mining, Logging, & Construction
Center for Real Estate & Economic Development
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% Change in Mining, Logging, & Construction Jobs
10%
5%
0%
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
-5%
-10%
-15%
-20%
Mobile
Year
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Alabama
Mobile
Alabama
Number
%
Number
%
of Jobs
Change of Jobs Change
118.5
14.2
3.52%
123.0
3.80%
14.7
2.72%
125.7
2.20%
15.1
2.65%
121.1
-3.66%
15.5
103.6 -14.45%
13.9 -10.32%
-0.72%
99.2
-4.25%
13.8
93.2
-6.05%
11.4 -17.39%
-7.89%
92.1
-1.18%
10.5
-1.90%
91.3
-0.87%
10.3
4.85%
91.6
0.33%
10.8
Number of jobs is in thousands
Mobile's 2014 annual average number of jobs in Mining, Logging & Construction increased by 4.85% from the
previous year. Alabama's 2014 annual average number of jobs in Mining, Logging & Construction increased by
0.33% from the previous year. Over the last 10 years, Mobile's number of jobs has decreased by 23.94% to
10,800, while Alabama's number of jobs has decreased by 22.70% to 91,600.
For additional information, contact:
Dr. J. Reid Cummings, Director, Center for Real Estate and Economic Development, Mitchell College of Business, University
of South Alabama, 251.460.6710, E-mail: cummings@southalabama.edu
Data retrieved from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. For additional information, go to http://www.bls.gov/
Mobile, Ala. MSA includes Mobile County in Alabama
Senior Research Associate: Paul Leon, MBA Student
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.
Number of Jobs in Mining, Logging & Construction
(in thousands)
16.0
15.0
14.0
13.0
12.0
11.0
10.0
9.0
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Mobile
2011
2012
2013
2014
Mobile's Economy
Number of Jobs
Other Services
Center for Real Estate & Economic Development
Go to: http://creed.southalabama.edu for more data
% Change in Other Services Jobs
2%
1%
1%
0%
-1%
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
-1%
-2%
-2%
-3%
Mobile
Year
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Alabama
Mobile
Alabama
Number
%
Number
%
of Jobs Change of Jobs Change
9.3
81.0
9.3
0.00%
80.3
-0.86%
9.2
-1.08%
81.1
1.00%
9.2
0.00%
81.6
0.62%
9.2
0.00%
80.0
-1.96%
9.3
1.09%
79.9
-0.12%
9.1
-2.15%
79.3
-0.75%
9.2
1.10%
80.3
1.26%
9.2
0.00%
79.8
-0.62%
9.3
1.09%
80.2
0.50%
Number of jobs is in thousands
Mobile's 2014 annual average number of jobs in Other Services increased by 1.09% from the previous year.
Alabama's 2014 annual average number of jobs in Other Services increased by 0.50% from the previous year.
Over the last 10 years, Mobile's number of jobs has stayed the same at 9,300, while Alabama's number of jobs
has decreased by 0.99% to 80,200.
For additional information, contact:
Dr. J. Reid Cummings, Director, Center for Real Estate and Economic Development, Mitchell College of Business, University
of South Alabama, 251.460.6710, E-mail: cummings@southalabama.edu
Data retrieved from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. For additional information, go to http://www.bls.gov/
Mobile, Ala. MSA includes Mobile County in Alabama
Senior Research Associate: Paul Leon, MBA Student
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.
Number of Jobs in Other Services
(in thousands)
9.4
9.3
9.3
9.2
9.2
9.1
9.1
9.0
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Mobile
2011
2012
2013
2014
Mobile's Economy
Number of Jobs
Professional & Business Services
Center for Real Estate & Economic Development
Go to: http://creed.southalabama.edu for more data
10%
% Change in Professional & Business Services
Jobs
5%
0%
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
-5%
-10%
Mobile
Year
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Alabama
Mobile
Alabama
Number
%
Number
%
of Jobs Change of Jobs Change
22.6
209.0
22.5
-0.44%
214.9
2.82%
23.0
2.22%
220.9
2.79%
23.1
0.43%
220.4
-0.23%
21.2
-8.23%
204.3
-7.30%
22.6
6.60%
208.6
2.10%
22.2
-1.77%
213.3
2.25%
21.6
-2.70%
217.9
2.16%
21.7
0.46%
218.9
0.46%
21.7
0.00%
222.7
1.74%
Number of jobs is in thousands
Mobile's 2014 annual average number of jobs in Professional & Business Services did not change from the
previous year. Alabama's 2014 annual average number of jobs in Professional & Business Services increased by
1.74% from the previous year. Over the last 10 years, Mobile's number of jobs has decreased by 3.98% to
21,700, while Alabama's number of jobs has increased by 6.56% to 222,700.
For additional information, contact:
Dr. J. Reid Cummings, Director, Center for Real Estate and Economic Development, Mitchell College of Business, University
of South Alabama, 251.460.6710, E-mail: cummings@southalabama.edu
Data retrieved from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. For additional information, go to http://www.bls.gov/
Mobile, Ala. MSA includes Mobile County in Alabama
Senior Research Associate: Paul Leon, MBA Student
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.
Number of Jobs in Professional & Business Services
(in thousands)
23.5
23.0
22.5
22.0
21.5
21.0
20.5
20.0
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Mobile
2011
2012
2013
2014
Mobile's Economy
Number of Jobs
Trade, Transportation, & Utilities
Center for Real Estate & Economic Development
Go to: http://creed.southalabama.edu for more data
4%
% Change in Trade, Transportation, & Utilities
Jobs
2%
0%
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
-2%
-4%
-6%
-8%
Mobile
Year
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Alabama
Mobile
Alabama
Number
%
Number
%
of Jobs Change of Jobs
Change
38.8
382.7
40.0
3.09%
387.9
1.36%
41.3
3.25%
394.6
1.73%
41.3
0.00%
389.6
-1.27%
38.3 -7.26%
365.7
-6.13%
37.3 -2.61%
361.4
-1.18%
37.6
0.80%
364.2
0.77%
37.2 -1.06%
365.9
0.47%
37.2
0.00%
368.5
0.71%
37.4
0.54%
373.6
1.38%
Number of jobs is in thousands
Mobile's 2014 annual average number of jobs in Trade, Transportation & Utilities increased by 0.54% from the
previous year. Alabama's 2014 annual average number of jobs in Trade, Transportation & Utilities increased by
1.38% from the previous year. Over the last 10 years, Mobile's number of jobs has decreased by 3.61% to
37,400, while Alabama's number of jobs has decreased by 2.38% to 373,600.
For additional information, contact:
Dr. J. Reid Cummings, Director, Center for Real Estate and Economic Development, Mitchell College of Business, University
of South Alabama, 251.460.6710, E-mail: cummings@southalabama.edu
Data retrieved from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. For additional information, go to http://www.bls.gov/
Mobile, Ala. MSA includes Mobile County in Alabama
Senior Research Associate: Paul Leon, MBA Student
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.
Number of Jobs in Trade, Transportation & Utilities
(in thousands)
42.0
41.0
40.0
39.0
38.0
37.0
36.0
35.0
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Mobile
2011
2012
2013
2014