Labor & Education
A diverse labor force is available in the Xenia, Ohio, USA, and Greene County area. Recent information received from the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services (ODJFS) indicates there are approximately 4,200 skilled, semi-skilled, and clerical personnel available in Greene County. This number increases significantly when including a 15-20 mile radius of Xenia.
The area labor force has a reputation for high productivity, craftsmanship, and reliability. With Xenia’s location in a high-tech center, and close proximity to many colleges, universities, and career training centers; a substantial portion of the area labor force is well-educated and highly skilled. A contact with area companies will confirm the high quality of the labor force in the Xenia and Greene County area.
The Xenia office of the ODJFS and the Greene County Workforce Development Training Center is a state-of-the-art employment assistance facility and is available to assist in the recruitment, testing, screening and placement, and training of potential job applicants. For more information regarding the available Employer Services, see Greene County’s website, call them at the numbers listed below, or contact the City of Xenia’s Development Department.
Greene County Workforce Development
581 Ledbetter Road
Xenia, Ohio 45385
Phone: 937-562-6565 or 937-426-8334
October 2019 - Ohio Labor Market Information
Civilian Labor Force Estimates
| Area | Labor Force | Employment | Unemployment | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County | 83,583 | 80,384 | 3,199 | 3.8% |
| Xenia | 11,599 | 11,083 | 516 | 4.4% |
November 2019 - Ohio Labor Market Information
Civilian Labor Force Estimates
| Area | Labor Force | Employment | Unemployment | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County | 83,238 | 80,322 | 2,916 | 3.5% |
| Xenia | 11,560 | 11,074 | 486 | 4.2% |
December 2019 (Preliminary) - Ohio Labor Market Information
Civilian Labor Force Estimates
| Area | Labor Force | Employment | Unemployment | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County | 83,258 | 80,448 | 2,810 | 3.4% |
| Xenia | 11,592 | 11,092 | 500 | 4.3% |
Labor market information from US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Wage Rates
While wage rates may vary depending on the specific job classification, in general wage rates in the Xenia, Ohio area will be in the following ranges:
- Unskilled: $7.70 to $8.50 per hour
- Semi-skilled: $8.00 to $12.00 per hour
- Skilled: $12.00 per hour and higher
Hourly wage rate information is available from the ODJFS for specific job classifications.