Workforce
GREATER Workforce
The St. Cloud region is able to draw from and attract a highly skilled and educated workforce population of over 280,000 people from the entire St. Cloud MSA and beyond due to its central location in the state of Minnesota, large number of major government and businesses located in the City and its significant higher education systems, including the region's largest public university, St. Cloud State University, with a student population of over 16,000 students.
Below is additional information on the St. Cloud MSA's workforce.
The St. Cloud region is able to draw from and attract a highly skilled and educated workforce population of over 280,000 people from the entire St. Cloud MSA and beyond due to its central location in the state of Minnesota, large number of major government and businesses located in the City and its significant higher education systems, including the region's largest public university, St. Cloud State University, with a student population of over 16,000 students.
Below is additional information on the St. Cloud MSA's workforce.
Wages for All Occupations - St. Cloud MSA
| Occupation | Employment | Percent Occupation | Median Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total, All Occupations | 100,030 | 100% | $16.65 |
| Management Occupations | 4,690 | 5% | $39.20 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 3,630 | 4% | $26.11 |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 1,730 | 2% | $29.31 |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 760 | 1% | $29.34 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations | 360 | <1% | $31.62 |
| Community and Social Services Occupations | 1,410 | 1% | $22.20 |
| Legal Occupations | 410 | <1% | $31.69 |
| Education, Training, and Library Occupations | 6,090 | 6% | $20.36 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations | 1,100 | 1% | $17.51 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 7,080 | 7% | $33.19 |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 3,270 | 3% | $13.61 |
| Protective Service Occupations | 890 | <1% | $22.60 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 8,220 | 8% | $9.09 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 3,310 | 3% | $12.93 |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | 4,010 | 4% | $10.91 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 9,940 | 10% | $11.79 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 15,790 | 16% | $15.14 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations | 210 | <1% | $15.45 |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 4,510 | 5% | $22.50 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 4,230 | 4% | $19.72 |
| Production Occupations | 11,150 | 11% | $15.73 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 7,240 | 7% | $15.73 |
Source: MN DEED, St. Cloud MSA Employment and Wage Statistics, First Quarter 2015
Employment by Industry - St. Cloud MSA
| Industry | Percent Employment |
|---|---|
| Health Care/Social Assistance | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Retail Trade | 13% |
| Educational Services | 9% |
| Accommodation/Food Services | 8% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Administrative/Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% |
| Wholesale Trade | 4% |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 4% |
| Public Administration | 3% |
| Other Services (except Public Administration | 3% |
| Finance and Insurance | 3% |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 2% |
| Information | 2% |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1% |
| Real Estate and Rental/Leasing | 1% |
| Arts, Entertainment and Recreation | 1% |
| Agriculture Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1% |
Source: MN DEED, St. Cloud MSA Labor Markets Report, April 2016
Educational Attainment - St. Cloud MSA
Highest Level Attained |
St. Cloud MSA (total #) |
St. Cloud MSA |
Minnesota (% of total) |
U.S. (% of total) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than high school graduate | 4,463 | 4.8% | 6.2% | 11.9% |
| High school graduate/GED | 26,319 | 28.2% | 23.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college or associate's degree | 39,351 | 42.1% | 34.7% | 30.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23,294 | 24.9% | 36.0% | 31.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2013 1 Year Survey
Labor Data
| Location | Total # of People |
|---|---|
| St. Cloud MSA | 109,225 |
| Minnesota | 2,974,102 |
| U.S. | 155,921,833 |
Source: MN DEED, 2014 Labor Force Estimate
Workforce Data
- St. Cloud MSA has 101,838 jobs (2016 Qtr 1-3).
- St. Cloud MSA is home to about 111,756 workers. 24,853 leave the MSA to work and about 34,100 workers commute into MSA for work.
- From 2000-2015 St. Cloud's labor force grew by 11.7% (State of MN grew 7%). St. Cloud's MSA is the fastest growing labor force in Greater MN.
- From 2015 - 2025, St. Cloud's labor force is expected to increase 2.5%.