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EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR
Labor Force by Place of Residence
| 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | |
| Civilian Labor Force | 23,330 | 23,660 | 22,840 | 23,110 | 23,090 | 24,300 |
| Employed | 21,850 | 22,450 | 21,670 | 22,050 | 22,170 | 22,540 |
| Unemployed | 1,480 | 1,210 | 1,170 | 1,060 | 920 | 1,760 |
| Rate of Unemployment (%) | 6.3 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 7.2 |
Industry Employment
| Category | 1999 Employment | % of Total 1999 | Payroll ($M) | % of Total | 1999 Annual Wage/Employee |
| Ag. Forestry, Fish and Mining* | 2,551 | 14.2 | 48.4 | 12.0 | 18,970 |
| Goods Producing | 4,595 | 25.5 | 116.6 | 28.8 | 25,373 |
| Manufacturing | 3,867 | 21.5 | 101.0 | 24.9 | 26,108 |
| Construction | 728 | 4.0 | 15.6 | 3.9 | 21,468 |
| Services-Producing | 10,857 | 60.3 | 239.7 | 59.2 | 22,082 |
| TCPU (1) | 549 | 3.0 | 17.6 | 4.4 | 32,093 |
| Wholesale Trade | 657 | 3.6 | 20.6 | 5.1 | 31,359 |
| Retail Trade | 3,102 | 17.2 | 46.5 | 11.4 | 14,997 |
| Fire (2) | 335 | 1.9 | 9.1 | 2.2 | 27,166 |
| Business Services | 2,424 | 13.5 | 48.6 | 12.0 | 20,054 |
| All Government | 3,790 | 21.1 | 97.3 | 24.0 | 25,671 |
| Federal Govt. | 143 | .08 | 4.7 | 1.2 | 32,939 |
| State Govt. | 858 | 4.8 | 21.9 | 5.4 | 25,562 |
| Local Government | 2,789 | 15.5 | 70.7 | 17.5 | 25,331 |
| TOTALS | 18,003 | 404.7 | 22,482 |
(1) TCPU: Transportation, Communications and Public Utilities
(2) FIRE: Finance, Insurance and Real Estate
Sampson County ranks in the top counties in agriculture cash receipts as reported by the N.C. Department of Agriculture in 1999.
| Crops | 6th in state with $77.8 million |
| Livestock/Animals | 1st in state with $410.4 million |
| Total Agricultural | 1st in state with $488.2 million |
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Job Applicants and High School Graduates Seeking Work (December 2001)
| Registered for Work | 2,902 |
| Over 6 Months | 75% |
| High School Graduates Entering Labor Force | 557 |
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Wage Rates in Selected Occupations
| Occupation | Entry | Average | Maximum |
| Human Resources | $14.85 | $20.24 | $22.93 |
| Purchasing Managers | $14.78 | $20.82 | $23.85 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $15.11 | $20.38 | $23.01 |
| Computer & Mathematical Occupations | $13.17 | $18.45 | $21.10 |
| Construction Supervisors | $12.03 | $19.03 | $22.53 |
| Architectural & Engineering Occupations | $11.65 | $16.33 | $18.68 |
| Business and Financial Occupations | $8.79 | $15.47 | $18.81 |
| Secretaries, Except Legal and Medical | $7.75 | $10.86 | $12.41 |
| Typists, word Processors | $8.10 | $9.89 | $10.79 |
| Packing & Filling Machine Operators | $5.83 | $7.20 | $7.88 |
| Bus & Truck Mechanics & Diesel Engine Specialists | $9.19 | $12.25 | $13.78 |
| Electricians | $11.71 | $13.29 | $14.08 |
| Machinery Maintenance Mechanics | $8.34 | $11.61 | $12.65 |
| Machinists | $9.53 | $11.51 | $12.50 |
| Truck Drivers, Heavy or Tractor Trailer | $11.18 | $17.59 | $20.79 |
| Cutting, Punching & Press Machine Setters | $8.86 | $14.98 | $18.04 |
| Woodworking Machine Setters & Set-up Operators, except Sawing | $5.87 | $7.80 | $8.76 |
Source: NC Employment Security Commission-Labor Market Information (2002) back to top Top 10 Industrial Employers
| Premium Standard Farms/Lundys Mfg: Pork Meat Packers P.O. Box 49 Clinton, NC 28329 1,250 Employees www.psfarms.com |
Sanmina Enclosures Mfg: Telecommunications Equipment Post Office Box 140 Clinton, NC 28329 192 Employees www.sanmina.com |
| Prestage Farms Mfg: Turkeys/hog Producers P.O. Box 438 Clinton, NC 28328 783 Employees www.prestagefarms.com |
Ezzell Trucking, Inc. Mfg: Transportation U.S. 421 North Harrells, NC 28444 163 Employees www.ezzelltrucking.com |
| Hog Slat, Inc. Mfg: Concrete Products/Hog Ind. P.O. Box 300 Newton Grove, NC 28366 300 Employees www.hogslat.com |
Schlindler Elevator Corp. Mfg: Elevators/Escalator Steps 609 Industrial Drive Clinton, NC 28328 193 Employees www.schindler.com |
| Garland Shirt Company Mfg: Brooks Bros. Shirts/Pants P.O. Box 518 Post Garland, NC 28441 275 Employees www.brooksbrothers.com |
Kivett’s, Inc. Mfg: Church Furniture/Steeples Office Drawer 590 Clinton, NC 28329 135 Employees www.kivetts.com |
| Martin’s Abattoir & Whlse Meats Mfg: Beef Products 1600 Martin Road Godwin, NC 28344 200 Employees |
Steel Technologies Mfg: Flat Steel Products 307 Industrial Drive Clinton, NC 28328 130 Employees www.steeltechnologies.com |
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Top Governmental/ Non Profit Employers
| Sampson County Schools 437 Rowan Road Clinton, NC 28328 1,019 Employees www.sampson.k12.nc.us |
Sampson Regional Medical Center 607 Beamon Street Clinton, NC 28328 675 Employees www.sampsonrmc.org |
| Sampson County Government 435 Rowan Road Clinton, NC 28328 509 Employees www.sampsonnc.com |
Clinton City Schools Street 606 College Street Clinton, NC 28328 375 Employees www.clinton.k12.nc.us |
Source: Sampson County Employment Security Commission back to top Employment Agencies Sampson County Job Link Career Center Employment Security Commission Contact: Walker Biggs 115 North Boulevard Clinton, NC 28328 Phone: 910-592-5756 Fax: 910-592-1502 Email: walker.biggs@ncmail.net Website: www.ncesc.com Sampson County Employment Training Director: Jerry Bryant 384 County Complex Road Clinton, NC 28328 Email: scoet@intrstar.net Web Page: www.sampsonnc.com/train.html
Private Employment Agencies Action Temporaries 419A Warsaw Road Clinton, NC 28328 Phone: 910-592-1904 Fax: 910-592-6557 Email: actiontemp@duplinnet.com Temporary Connections 120 E. Elizabeth Street Clinton, NC 28328 Phone: 910-592-5438 Fax: 910-592-5438 Website: www.temporary@intrstar.net Source: Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce back to top