Wayne County is very diverse with industry. Whether you're looking for food processing, packaging, plastics, manufacturing or distribution, you'll find all of those and many more in Wayne County. Because of that diversity, it's important to maintain a skilled workforce throughout the county. With the collaborative effort between the Economic Development Corporation and the Richmond/Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, there are programs in place that promote higher education and skilled trades by utilizing four different colleges in Wayne County.
Eastern Indiana-Western Ohio Labor Force And Average Unemployment Rate
| Area | Total Labor Force | Employed | Unemployed | Average Unemployment Rate 2006 | Unemployment Rate August 2007 |
| Delaware Co. | 57,609 | 54,189 | 3,420 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| Fayette Co. | 10,962 | 10,054 | 872 | 8.0% | 7.8% |
| Franklin Co. | 12,246 | 11,548 | 698 | 5.7% | 5.3% |
| Henry Co. | 22,988 | 21,654 | 1,334 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| Randolph Co. | 13,003 | 12,113 | 890 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| Rush Co. | 9,620 | 9,188 | 432 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| Union Co. | 3,928 | 3,713 | 215 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| Wayne Co. | 34,406 | 32,385 | 2,021 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Butler Co.OH | 191,500 | 181,700 | 9,800 | 5.1% | 5.1% |
| Darke Co.OH | 28,000 | 26,800 | 1,500 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Preble Co.OH | 22,000 | 20,700 | 1,300 | 5.9% | 5.6% |
| TOTAL | 406,226 | 383,744 | 22,482 | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| Indiana | 3,212,529 | 3,069,699 | 142,830 | 4.9% | 4.4% |
Source: Stats Indiana www.stats.indiana.edu
Source: Ohio Workforce Informer www.ohioworkforceinformer.org
The accessible interstate system allows workers to be drawn from a greater distance. Commuting patterns show that Richmond/Wayne County draws from communities from Eastern Indiana and Western Ohio.
Top five counties sending workers into Wayne County:
Randolph County: 1,004
Ohio (State): 949
Fayette County: 831
Union County: 703
Henry County: 498
All areas: 4,870 workers = 10.8% of Wayne County workforce
Top five counties receiving workers from Wayne County:
Ohio (State): 1,016
Fayette County: 602
Henry County: 477
Marion County: 436
Randolph County: 244
All areas: 3,969 workers = 9.0% of Wayne County workforce
Wage Information
Job Classification |
Average Annual Salary |
Average Hourly Rate |
| Covered Employment | $31,695 | $15.24 |
| Manufacturing | $39,490 | $19.00 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $37,465 | $18.00 |
| Finance and Insurance | $36,689 | $17.64 |
Median Household Income (2005) $35,557
Source: Stats Indiana www.stats.indiana.edu
Employment-At-Will
Indiana is an employment-at-will state. In Indiana, an employment relationship not for a fixed term is presumed to be at-will. At-will means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason. The importance of this law lies in the fact that it allows an employer to fire an employee for what the employer considers sufficient reason without the employer having to prove the basis or sufficiency of that reason to any third party.
Right to Work
Indiana does not currently have a “right to work” law. Despite the fact that it is lawful for an employer and union to agree to a union shop, no employee can be forced against his or her will to join a union.
Workforce Development
The Department of Workforce Development (www.dwd.state.in.us) provides employers with a free labor exchange service designed to help build Indiana’s workforce by bringing together qualified job seekers and employers seeking qualified workers.
Workforce Development Centers strategically located across the state provide tools to help students, job seekers, and workers adjust to the rapidly changing job market. The centers are regional career information sources providing the latest job and labor market information. Other available services include:
- Job Training
- Dislocated Worker Program
- Unemployment Insurance
- Employment Services
- School-to-work Transition
- Vocational and Technical Education
- Tech Prep
- Certificates of Technical Achievement
- Workforce Literacy
- Labor Market Information
- Workers at Risk
Employment Agencies & Consultants
| Achieva Resources, Inc. 765-935-0536 |
Adecco Employment Services 765-939-6300 |
Bane & Associates 765-966-5512 |
| CTI Personnel 765-939-1532 |
First Call 765-935-7062 |
Management Recruiters of Richmond 765-935-3356 |
| Manpower of Richmond 765-966-2664 | Personnel Management, Inc. 765-855-0880 | Staffing Choice 765-966-2244 |
| Staffmark 765-939-3562 | Starr Staffing Services, Inc. 765-962-6111 |
Employers in Wayne County
| Employer | Number of Employees |
| Reid Hospital | 1,610 |
| Belden Wire & Cable | 967 |
| Richmond Community Schools | 873 |
| Cinram | 650 |
| Richmond State Hospital | 585 |
| Wayne County Government | 439 |
| Earlham College | 432 |
| Masterbrand Cabinets | 345 |
| Primex Plastics | 331 |
| Color Box | 315 |
| Mosey Manufacturing | 300 |
| Autocar | 250 |
| Landis Plastics | 232 |
| Hill's Pet Nutrition | 220 |
| Silgan Closures | 218 |
| MEG/Steelworks | 183 |
| Marvel | 157 |
| Richmond Power & Light | 142 |
| Transilwrap | 136 |
| Richmond Baking Company | 130 |
| Hoffco Comet | 117 |
| Contract Industrial Tooling | 115 |
| Optical Disc Solutions | 114 |
| Osborn International | 105 |
| Elderlite Express | 100 |
| Ahaus Tool & Engineering | 100 |
| Dot Foods, Inc. | 100 |
| Stride Rite Corporation | 89 |
| Johns Manville | 80 |
Midwest Industrial Park
| Employer | Number of Employees |
| Innatech Manufacture of Multiple-Components Assemblies in One Step. |
54 |
| Safety Zone | 16 |
| CCX-Conway
Central Express Regional Motor Carrier Providing Service Throughout 25 Midwestern and Northeastern States. CCX is one of seven businesses that are part of Con-Way Transportation Services, Inc. |
37 |
| Elderlite
Logistics Casket, Retail Fixture, Contract Office Furniture, Medical Furniture, Kiosks, and Electronics Industries. |
100 |
| Osborn International | 105 |
| Vandor Vacuumforming, Injection Molding, and Custom Die Cutting |
70 |
| Total in Midwest Industrial Park | 382 |
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| Employer | Number of Employees |
| Taconic
Farms Quality Laboratory Animals and Services for Research |
41 |
| Dot Foods, Inc. Foods Re-distribution center | 100 |
| Really Cool Foods Natural and organic prepared food manufacturing. | 1 |
| Total in Indiana Gateway Industrial Park | 142 |
| Updated 3/24/08 |
