A skilled, affordable workforce
One of the Brainerd Lakes Area’s greatest resources is its people. The workforce is well-educated, loyal, skilled and conscientious. Employees appreciate the area’s quality of life and it shows in their work ethic.
And our hard-working, well-educated workforce is also affordable. Our cost of living is lower. As a result, wages are also lower. Without compromising quality, businesses can enjoy significantly reduced operational costs when compared to metropolitan areas and even national averages.
Average Weekly Wage by Industry
Companies in CWC | Employees in CWC | Avg Weekly Wages in CWC | Avg Weekly Wages in MN | Avg Weekly Wages in U.S. (2018) | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Industries | 2,207 | 28,408 | $843 | $1,177 | $1,220 |
Natural Res. and Mining | 19 | 68 | $444 | $918 | $1,151 |
Construction | 282 | 2,231 | $1,218 | $1,377 | $1,206 |
Manufacturing | 116 | 2,662 | $911 | $1,317 | $1,381 |
Trade, Trans., Utilities | 473 | 6,035 | $714 | $1,004 | $916 |
Information | 35 | 379 | $1,138 | $1,614 | $2,188 |
Financial Activities | 210 | 1,662 | $1,171 | $1,722 | $1,840 |
Prof., Business Services | 265 | 1,806 | $860 | $1,668 | $1,445 |
Educ. and Health Serv. | 266 | 6,861 | $976 | $1,056 | $970 |
Leisure and Hospitality | 277 | 4,359 | $419 | $468 | $463 |
Other Services | 193 | 871 | $504 | $746 | $740 |
Public Admin. | 71 | 1,472 | $1,067 | $1,206 | $1,124 |
Q3 2020 Avg CWC and MN Data, 2018 Annual US Data
Updated: April 2021
By the Numbers
Unemployment Rates
Monthly | Annually | |
---|---|---|
Crow Wing County | 6.4% | 6.8% |
Region 5 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
Minnesota | 4.6% | 6.2% |
U.S. | 6.6% | 8.1% |
Feb 2021 Monthly Data, 2020 Annual Data
Updated: April 2021