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What’s Happening on Main Street Montana. Main Street Montana Project Presentation Given at the League of Cities and Towns Conference at the Red Lion Helena, Montana October 10, 2013. Montana is #5 for Personal Income Growth in 2012. 12 th Fastest Growth Since Start of Recession. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
What’s Happening onMain Street Montana
Main Street Montana Project PresentationGiven at the League of Cities and Towns Conference at the Red Lion
Helena, MontanaOctober 10, 2013
Montana is #5 for Personal Income Growth in 2012
Yet, are still 37th out of 50 for per capita income.
12th Fastest Growth
Since Start of
Recession
Montana Ranked #3 for Employment Growth in 2012
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
0
1
Unem
ploy
men
t Rat
e
7.3%
5.3%
Montana and U.S. Unemployment Rate
Source: Local Area Unemployment Statistics from MT DLI and the Current Population Survey from BLS. 11 th lowest from August2013.
Montana
U.S.• Montana has the 11th lowest unemployment rate in the U.S.
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 $-
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
$25,000
$30,000
$35,000
$40,000
$32,224
$35,791 $37,100
Wag
es
Montana Average Annual Wages
Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, BLS, and MT DLI
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 $-
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
$25,000
$30,000
$35,000
$40,000
-1%
0%
1%
2%
3%
4%
5%
6%
Wag
es
Wag
e Gr
owth
and
Infla
tion
Montana Average Annual Wage Growth Has Outpaced Inflation
Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, BLS, and MT DLI
INFLATION WAGE GROWTH
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 $-
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
$25,000
$30,000
$35,000
$40,000
0%
1%
2%
3%
4%
5%
6%
Wag
es
Wag
e Gr
owth
and
Infla
tion
Montana Average Annual Wages
Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, BLS, and MT DLI. 4 th and 2rd determined by 2012 QCEW, 41st by Occupational Employment Statistics, 2012.
WAGE GROWTH
2ndFastest Private Wage
Growth Last Year
Yet, 47th Highest Average Annual Wage
41st Hourly
Take Away Points
• Montana’s economy is growing quickly,• Faster income growth,• Faster job growth,• Faster wage growth, and• Lower unemployment than the nation.
• But we have a long way to go.• What are we doing right?• What do we need to work on?
• Let’s focus on wages.
Industry Composition of U.S. and MT Economies (by GDP)
US MT0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Government GovernmentLeisure Activities
Leisure ActivitiesAll OtherAll Other
Health Care and Ed-ucation
Health Care and Ed-ucation
Business Services Business Services
Financial Services Financial Services
Retail and Wholesale Trade
Retail and Wholesale Trade
ManufacturingManufacturing
Construction
Construction
MiningMining
Agriculture Agriculture
Transportation and Util-ities
Transportation and Utilities
Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Gross Domestic Product 2011.
Comparative Industry Private Employment: US and MT
Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2011 Private Employers only.
Utilties
Education
Ag
Mining
Transportation
Manufacturing
Professional Services
Admin and Waste Services
Financial Activities
Construction
Other
Leisure Activities
Health Care
Trade
0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0%
MTUS
Montana Personal Income by Industry Since 1930
1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 20100%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Mining
Wholesale And Retail Trade
Government
Services
Health Services
Professional and Technical ServicesFarm Earnings and Agriculture
ManufacturingConstruction
Transportation and Utilities
Finance and Real Es-tate
Leisure Activities
Other Services
Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Personal Income from 1930, SICs to NAICS conversion compiled by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry Research and Analysis Bureau.
Industry Mix Compared to U.S.
• Roughly equal in good-producing industries, but less manufacturing.
• Larger government, health care, and tourism.
• Smaller financial and business services.
• Industry mix doesn’t explain lower wages.
Wages and Productivity
Source: Wages from Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2012 annual. GSP and employment from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and average hours from the Current Employment Statistics. Calculated by MT DLI R&A.
Wages
Labor Productivity
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20,000
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40,000
50,000
60,000
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Montana’s Aging Population
Source: Census and Economic Information Center, MT Dept. of Commerce, April 2013
2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 -
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
700,000 Under 20 20 to 64 Over 65
Working-age population levels out after
2015.
Workers must become more productive to
maintain economic growth.
Output (GDP)
PhysicalInputs
LaborCapital
Productivity Defined
Productivity: the “recipe” used to combine labor, capital (equipment), and inputs together to make output.
• Measured by labor in states.• Does NOT mean workers are lazy.• Recently, it is a factor of
technology.• Work smarter, not harder.
Output (GDP)
PhysicalInputs
LaborCapital
Productivity Defined
Output (GDP)
PhysicalInputs
Labor
Capital
High Productivity Low Productivity
Factors Influencing Productivity
• Education
Productivity and Education
Source: Education attainment from 2009-2011 ACS, U.S. Census. GSP and employment from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and average hours from the Current Employment Statistics. Calculated by MT DLI R&A.
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10%
15%
20%
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Educational Attainment
Productivity and Education
Source: Education attainment from 2009-2011 ACS, U.S. Census. GSP and employment from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and average hours from the Current Employment Statistics. Calculated by MT DLI R&A.
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Educational Attainment
Labor Productivity
Montana’s labor productivity is lower than expected given education levels.
Factors Influencing Productivity
• Education
• Experience in job
• Job Matching
• Industry Mix
• Urban concentration
• Spread of best practices and innovative methods
• Use of technology
Use of Technology(measured in percent of workers in IT fields)
Source: Occupational Employment Statistics, 2012. Employment in 11-3021 and 15-0000 as percent of total employment.
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Labo
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(GSP
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Factors Influencing Productivity
• Education
• Experience in job
• Job Matching
• Industry Mix
• Urban concentration
• Spread of best practices and innovative methods
• Use of technology
• Business Size
Montana has High Rates of Entrepreneurialism
Source: Kaufman Foundation, 2012. Employer statistics from Business Employment Dynamics, 2010Q2 - 2012Q3, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Percent of Households from Current Population Survey, 2009-2012. Analysis by MT Dept of Labor and Industry
• #3 for Percent of Households owning a Business
• #6 for Employer Startups
• #15 for Net Employer Startups
Montana Ranks Among States
Job Performance of New Firms Started Since 2007 by Size
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 (3 Quarters)
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
Jobs
Add
ed
New Firms of50 or More Employees
20 to 50 Employees10 to 19 Employees
5 to 9 EmployeesFewer than 5 Employees
Source: Research and Analysis Bureau, MT Dept of Labor, using QCEW micro data.
Fewer than 5
5 to 9 10 to 19 20 to 49 50 to 99 100 to 249 250 and over
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Perc
ent o
f Mon
tana
Em
ploy
ers
Smaller Business Larger Business
Montana has Lots of Small Businesses, but Large Business Provide the Jobs and Wages
ESTABLISHMENTS
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), 2012
Fewer than 5
5 to 9 10 to 19 20 to 49 50 to 99 100 to 249 250 and over
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Perc
ent o
f Mon
tana
Em
ploy
ers
Smaller Business Larger Business
Montana has Lots of Small Businesses, but Large Business Provide the Jobs and Wages
EMPLOYMENTWAGES
ESTABLISHMENTS
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), 2012
Large Businesses Provide Higher Pay and Benefits
Source: Quarterly Census and Employment and Wages and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Center for Financing, Access and Cost Trends. 2011 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey-Insurance Component.
Fewer than 5
5 to 9 10 to 19 20 to 49 50 to 99 100 to 249 250 to 4990
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Aver
age
Wag
e
Perc
ent o
f Firm
s Offe
ring
Insu
ranc
e
Average WageProviding Insurance
Factors Influencing Productivity
• Education
• Experience in job
• Job Matching
• Industry Mix
• Urban concentration
• Spread of best practices and innovative methods
• Use of technology
• Business Size
Economic Development Concept Map
Full Report Available atwww.mainstreetmontanaproject.com
Barbara Wagner,Chief Economist
Montana Department of Labor and Industry406-444-5474
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