Labor Market

Home Business & Industry Economic Development Quality of Life Newcomer Information Fire Ant Festival

 

General Information

The area labor market is composed of Turner county and it's six surrounding counties, Ben Hill, Crisp, Irwin, Tift, Wilcox, & Worth.

The seven county area from which Turner County manufacturers draw their labor sustains a diverse range of manufacturing wages, anywhere from $5.15 to $12.00 for a plant-wide average. Overall, manufacturing wages average $7.00 per hour. With a starting wage of $6.00 -$8.00 per hour, a company could attract and retain a significant number of employees.

The Ashburn labor market can supply over 3,500 unemployed workers, ample enough to satisfy most industrial requirements. While Turner County may lose some of its labor to neighboring counties with higher paying manufacturing jobs, none of the manufactures in Ashburn report unfilled positions because of out-commuting workers.


Labor Force                                                          59,148
Unemployment                                                          6.0%
Draw Area Manufacturing Employment                  11,480
Draw Area Labor Activity                                        3,736
Average Manufacturing Weekly Wage                 $316.00
Average Non-manufacturing Weekly Wage          $407.00
Union Workers                                                            0%
Union Companies                                                         0%

 

 
Calendar of Events City of Ashburn Things to Do and See Crime & Punishment Museum Chamber Members  Contact Us

 

Contact Information:

Ashburn-Turner County Chamber of Commerce
238 East College Ave.
Ashburn, Georgia 31714

�    [email protected]     �    1-800-471-9696     �    229-567-9696

 

 

webmaster: [email protected]

Copyright 2006 � Turner County Chamber of Commerce, Ashburn, Georgia