Jackson County Workforce Overview

In Jackson County, Indiana, our workforce possesses a strong work ethic, and the readiness to fill current and future labor requirements of this growing region. Industries enjoy a very low absentee rate and new employers find that it is not unusual to attract 30% of their workforce from surrounding counties.

In Jackson County, you'll find a prosperous business climate, a healthy economy and a quality of life that are the direct result of well planned growth, community cooperation, a partnership with the state of Indiana and the utility companies.  Here, we know that growing our tax base and creating new jobs must co-exist with the quality of life issues. 

The employers in Jackson County, Indiana respond annually to the JCIDC's confidential survey of wages and benefits.  The survey has confirmed, year after year, including this one, that the area has an excellent workforce.

Wage surveys are available upon request.