A diversified industry base continues to flourish in Pickens County.South Carolina.USA. Factors such as the continuous product development of sites, market access for international trade, and attractive incentives packages help meet the needs of relocating or expanding business.

 

AVAILABILITY

With nearly 50,000 workers in the county’s 45-minute drive-time labor draw area, new and existing companies have access to a large and diverse group of potential employees. South Carolina enjoys stable Employer-Employee relations as a right-to-work and employment-at-will state. Businesses looking to expand or relocate to the region will benefit from a quality labor pool backed by an excellent technical training infrastructure.

The labor pool is derived from the Appalachian Council of Government’s 45-minute drive-time research. The drive time origin is located at the Pickens County Commerce Park. For a detailed review of the labor draw according to a specific property, please contact Alliance Pickens.

Unemployment

Because of the skill and solid work ethic of its residents, Pickens County’s unemployment rate is one of the lowest in the state. For current information please visit the SC DEW Website.

Underemployment

Pickens County companies also have access to a number of potential employees that currently have jobs, but possess the training, experience and education that qualifies them for a better job.

Labor Force Participation

Labor force participation is the number of individuals applying for jobs or holding a job. In 2020, Pickens County’s labor force participation rate was 44.6%.

Commuting Patterns

Pickens County companies have the added advantage of attracting skilled employees from across the region.

AFFORDABILITY

Wages

The affordability of the local workforce across all sectors allows new and expanding businesses in diverse industries to recruit top talent at significant cost savings.

With growing concerns about manufacturing overseas, such as rising labor costs, increased transportation costs, and poor production quality, Pickens County’s affordable and skilled manufacturing workforce makes the area an ideal site for companies considering expansion, relocation or reshoring.

Wages All Sector

The affordability of the local workforce across all sectors allows new and expanding businesses in diverse industries to recruit top talent at significant cost savings.
Industry Code
(NAICS)
Industry Annual Average EmploymentTotal Annual Wage Annual Average Weekly
Wage
23Construction 1,379$70,093,205$978
31-33Manufacturing 5,142$320,692,486$1,199
42Wholesale Trade480$31,994,401$1,281
44-45Retail Trade5,728$181,223,424$608
51Information219$19,398,657$1,707
52Finance and Insurance582$40,260,632$687
53Real Estate and Rental and Leasing363$12,954,801$687
54Professional and Technical Services961$70,705,386$1,415
55Mgmt of Companies and Enterprises36$2,847,049$1,521
56Administrative and Waste Services838$30,244,280$694
61Educational Services397$12,840,069$622
62Health Care and Social Assistance3,240$167,378,386$993
71Arts, Entertainment and Recreation920$21,210,158$443
72Accommodations and Food Services5,358$100,990,445$362
81Other Services, Ex. Public Admin808$27,582,998$657
10Total, All Industries26,902$1,140,596,097$815

Source:  U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; Quarterly Census of Employment & Wages

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