Kentucky Manufacturers Hint at 2013 Hiring Plans

A new survey shows more than half of Kentucky’s manufacturers plan to add workers in the new year. A total of 184 companies in the state responded to the annual Manufacturing, Wage, and Benefits survey.

The survey by the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet finds 52% of manufacturers plan to increase their workforces in 2013, although slightly. Respondents say they anticipate hiring between one and 19 employees. 

The average manufacturing salary is $47, 000 a year. Ninety-four percent of the companies offer health insurance to their employees and 92% cover family members, as well. 

Sixty-four percent of manufacturers are placing emphasis on education and training in green practices.  That’s a ten percent increase from last year’s survey. 

Kentucky’s manufacturing sector employs more than 217, 000.

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