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
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
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Une
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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. 11th lowest from August2013.
Montana
U.S. • Montana has the 11th lowest unemployment rate in the U.S.
$32,224
$35,791 $37,100
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$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
$25,000
$30,000
$35,000
$40,000
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Wag
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Montana Average Annual Wages
Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, BLS, and MT DLI
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0%
1%
2%
3%
4%
5%
6%
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$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
$25,000
$30,000
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$40,000
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Montana Average Annual Wage Growth Has Outpaced Inflation
Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, BLS, and MT DLI
INFLATION WAGE GROWTH
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6%
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Montana Average Annual Wages
Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, BLS, and MT DLI. 4th and 2rd determined by 2012 QCEW, 41st by Occupational Employment Statistics, 2012.
WAGE GROWTH
2nd Fastest 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)
Government Government
Leisure Activities Leisure Activities All Other
All Other
Health Care and Education
Health Care and Education
Business Services Business Services
Financial Services Financial Services
Transportation and Utilities
Retail and Wholesale Trade
Retail and Wholesale Trade
Manufacturing Manufacturing
Construction
Construction
Mining Mining
Agriculture Agriculture
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10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
US MT
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.
0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0%
Utilties
Education
Ag
Mining
Transportation
Manufacturing
Professional Services
Admin and Waste Services
Financial Activities
Construction
Other
Leisure Activities
Health Care
Trade
MT US
Montana Personal Income by Industry Since 1930
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1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010
Mining
Wholesale And Retail Trade
Government
Services
Health Services
Farm Earnings and Agriculture
Manufacturing Construction
Transportation and Utilities
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
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Montana’s Aging Population
Source: Census and Economic Information Center, MT Dept. of Commerce, April 2013
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Output (GDP)
Physical Inputs
Labor Capital
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)
Physical Inputs
Labor Capital
Productivity Defined
Output (GDP)
Physical Inputs
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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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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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
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20 to 50 Employees 10 to 19 Employees
5 to 9 Employees Fewer than 5 Employees
Source: Research and Analysis Bureau, MT Dept of Labor, using QCEW micro data.
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tana
Em
ploy
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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
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Smaller Business Larger Business
Montana has Lots of Small Businesses, but Large Business Provide the Jobs and Wages
EMPLOYMENT WAGES
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.
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Perc
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s Offe
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Aver
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Wag
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Average Wage Providing 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 at www.mainstreetmontanaproject.com
Barbara Wagner, Chief Economist
Montana Department of Labor and Industry 406-444-5474
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