Workforce

Lawrence County, Alabama is included with neighboring Morgan County in the Decatur Metropolitan Area. Employees working in Lawrence County come from nine counties throughout North Alabama, giving the county a well-trained and diverse workforce.

Lawrence County’s workforce benefits from an abundance of nearby technical training and higher education opportunities. In addition to the area’s two-year and four-year institutions, Lawrence County also offers job training through local and state technical programs.

Workforce Data

15,106

Civilian Labor Force

May 2024

14,775

Total Employment

May 2024

2,577

Available Labor Pool

May 2024

55.3%

Labor Force Participation

2023

$19.08

Median Hourly Wage – All Occupations

2023

$18.81

Median Hourly Wage – Manufacturing

2023

83.4%

Live in the County but Work Elsewhere

2021

16.6%

Live and Work in the County

2021

30.3

Mean Commute Time (Minutes)

2023

Source: US Census, CBER@UA, Alabama Department of Labor, US Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Labor Market Profile

This profile published by the Alabama Department of Labor contains extensive labor market information for Lawrence County.

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North Alabama Works!

Lawrence County is part of a 13-county workforce region where leaders from industry, education, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, non-profits, and local government work together to address the workforce needs in the region. Additionally, this site provides an extensive list of hiring and job training resources available to employers in North Alabama.

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