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Spotlight on IT workers
LMI Sarah Ehresman LMI Sarah Ehresman

Spotlight on IT workers

Jobs in information technology are one of the region’s fastest growing jobs, driven by the continued integration of advanced technology and machinery into workflows. Learn more about the information technology jobs in the Kentuckiana region in this spotlight.

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Half of the region's workforce earns at least $44k
LMI Sarah Ehresman LMI Sarah Ehresman

Half of the region's workforce earns at least $44k

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in May 2022 the Louisville region’s median hourly wage was $21.33 per hour, or $44,360 per year. More than half of the region’s workforce is earning a living wage for a single adult with no children. But the region’s median wage is still short of the family-supporting wage for a family of four with two working adults.

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Immigrants are an important, but underutilized segment of the workforce
LMI Sarah Ehresman LMI Sarah Ehresman

Immigrants are an important, but underutilized segment of the workforce

As local employers continue to search for workers to fill their open positions, some have expanded efforts to reach under-utilized labor. The region’s immigrants and refugees are a critical part of the workforce, but they are more likely to be underemployed than US-born workers. Strategies to address this untapped talent can improve economic outcomes for employers, workers, and the overall region.

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