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Oklahoma June ‘03 May ‘03 June ‘02Labor Force 1,738,200 1,715,900 1,704,500Employment 1,635,800 1,619,600 1,629,200Unemployment 102,400 96,300 75,300Rate 5.9% 5.6% 4.4%

MSA Unemp June ‘03 May ‘03 June ‘02Oklahoma City 5.7% 5.5% 4.1%Tulsa 6.5% 6.2% 4.8%

Manufacturing June ‘03 May ‘03 June ‘02Avg. Weekly Wages $523.78 $558.83 $555.31Avg. Hourly Wages $13.82 $13.88 $14.13Avg. Hours Worked 37.9 38.1 39.3

Consumer Price Index (CPI) % Change June ‘03 Month Year

US 183.7 0.1% 2.1%

Local Office Statistics June ‘03 June ‘02Total Benefits Paid $30,279,390 $21,371,556Average Benefit Amount $229.99 $229.13App. Regist. for Work (YTD) 264,476 250,233Number of Individuals Placed(YTD) 37,761 52,011

Employers # of Employer Total(3rd Qtr 2002) Units EmploymentStatewide 90,502 1,423,254OKC MSA 28,764 521,124Tulsa MSA 21,655 380,377

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Labor Force Employment Unemployment Jun-03 May-03 Jun-02

1,738,200 1,635,800 102,400 5.9% 5.6% 4.4%

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United States 138,468,000 9,649,000 6.5% 5.8% 6.0%

Oklahoma 1,635,800 102,400 5.9% 5.6% 4.4%

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Oklahoma Total Nonfarm OverviewJune 2001-2003

8,210 1,000 10.9% 10.5% 4.5%

2,630 60 2.2% 2.5% 1.2%

5,010 360 6.8% 6.6% 4.0%

2,510 110 4.3% 3.9% 2.0%

10,610 270 2.5% 2.3% 3.3%

4,730 290 5.8% 6.4% 3.6%

18,540 740 3.9% 3.4% 3.1%

11,440 690 5.7% 4.9% 4.0%

47,560 2,530 5.0% 4.8% 4.0%

21,240 1,050 4.7% 4.6% 4.5%

20,110 1,140 5.3% 4.9% 3.4%

6,130 550 8.2% 8.2% 6.5%

1,630 30 2.0% 2.0% 2.3%

115,220 5,380 4.5% 4.2% 3.3%

2,220 410 15.6% 15.1% 6.5%

39,800 1,560 3.8% 3.3% 3.2%

2,000 100 5.0% 4.7% 4.5%

6,190 320 5.0% 5.2% 3.5%

31,690 2,490 7.3% 7.2% 5.2%

11,310 430 3.6% 3.1% 3.3%

18,010 850 4.5% 4.6% 2.9%

1,990 70 3.6% 3.3% 3.0%

1,530 30 1.9% 1.9% 3.6%

26,640 890 3.2% 3.1% 2.9%

11,710 620 5.1% 4.9% 4.7%

20,710 1,090 5.0% 4.7% 3.6%

2,250 70 2.9% 3.3% 3.5%

2,470 120 4.6% 4.6% 2.7%

1,290 40 2.9% 3.5% 4.2%

1,700 40 2.4% 2.9% 2.8%

5,660 420 6.9% 5.9% 5.2%

5,450 570 9.4% 8.4% 6.2%

13,010 420 3.1% 2.7% 3.0%

2,260 130 5.3% 5.4% 5.0%

4,760 250 4.9% 4.6% 3.3%

21,240 1,770 7.7% 7.6% 6.3%

6,550 190 2.8% 2.7% 3.7%

4,760 210 4.2% 3.7% 2.9%

3,860 290 7.0% 5.7% 6.3%

19,140 1,480 7.2% 6.1% 5.6%

13,860 930 6.3% 5.9% 5.2%

15,920 740 4.4% 3.8% 3.2%

4,030 230 5.3% 5.7% 4.5%

13,570 850 5.9% 5.5% 4.2%

14,370 1,730 10.7% 10.8% 7.1%

8,150 680 7.7% 7.3% 6.2%

3,600 90 2.5% 2.9% 2.6%

5,220 230 4.2% 3.2% 3.5%

13,990 1,400 9.1% 9.1% 7.9%

5,390 240 4.2% 3.9% 4.6%

32,450 2,070 6.0% 5.6% 4.4%

4,910 220 4.2% 3.6% 4.1%

3,530 350 9.0% 7.6% 5.8%

4,090 480 10.5% 7.0% 6.7%

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7,650 590 7.2% 7.4% 5.8%

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17,610 910 4.9% 4.7% 4.6%

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3,630 150 3.9% 2.9% 3.3%

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OKLAHOMA TOTAL NONFARM EMPLOYMENTdiminished by 13,200 jobs in June 2003, bringing employmentdown to 1,478,800 jobs. Seasonal education drops causedby the beginning of summer break and adverse weatherconditions in May clearly impacted several industries in thestate. Seasonally-adjusted Total Nonfarm Employmentposted a decline of 5,000 jobs over the month, whileregistered anuual losses of 0.2 percent. Other highlightsinclude:

Natural Resources and Mining gained 400 jobs (+1.4percent) in June and 1,100 jobs (+3.9 percent) since thistime last year. Due to adverse weather conditions in earlyMay, significant impacts were felt in both the Constructionand Manufacturing industries. Construction added 1,400jobs since May with employment gains in all sub-sectors:Construction of Buildings, Heavy and Civil EngineeringConstruction, and Specialty Trade Contractors. Comparedto a year ago, the Construction workforce has grown by2.7 percent. In contrast, Manufacturing lost 2,100 jobs(–1.4 percent) after reporting gains in April and May. Mostof the losses were reported in Motor Vehicle Manufacturingdue in part to the storms in early May. The Manufacturingworkforce registered a decline of 6,500 jobs (-4.3 percent)over the past year.

Trade, Transportation and Utilities edged up by 2,100jobs in June. Wholesale Trade accounted for most of thegains followed by Retail Trade and Transportation,Warehouse and Utilities. However, employment in AirTransportation posted a significant decline (-700 jobs) sincelast month, following a downward trend seen around thenation.

Information fell by 300 jobs in June, mirroring its drop ofthe previous month. Over the year, this industry hasdecreased by 1,400 jobs. Financial Activities was downby 200 jobs in June due to losses in Real Estate and Rentaland Leasing, offsetting gains in Finance and Insurance.Despite an over-the month loss in Financial Activities,this workforce has improved 800 jobs since last year atthis time.

In June, Professional and Business Services lost 3,200jobs, led by losses in Administrative and Support Services.Educational and Health Services edged lower by 2,700

jobs over the month as a result of seasonal education losses.Educational Services accounted for the majority of job losseswith an annual decline of 3.5 percent.

Leisure and Hospitality grew by 600 jobs in June, leavingthe sector with a gain of 1.1 percent over the year. Employmentgains for the month were widespread throughout Arts,Entertainment and Recreation as well as Accommodation andFood Services. Other Services continued to increase by 1.6percent over the month and 3.9 percent over the year.

Government declined by 10,400 jobs in June due to theseasonal education employment drops in State and LocalGovernment. In contrast, Government posted an annual gainof 800 jobs after reporting losses since October 2002.

Jun May Jun Jun May June 2003 2003 2002 2003 2003 2002

HOURS AND EARNINGS Industry Avg Weekly Avg Hourly Hours Earnings

37.9 38.1 39.3 13.82 13.88 14.13

36.4 37.6 38.3 14.66 14.55 15.02

40.8 39.0 41.4 12.37 12.60 12.51

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Number Employed

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Enid Metropolitan Statistical Area Number Employed


Federal Government A Bright Spot In Lawton Employment for June

Enid MSA Remains Nearly Unchanged In June

Seasonally Adjusted Nonfarm Employment

Jan 2003 Dec 2002 Jan 2002Industry Jun 2003 May 2003 Jun 2002Industry Jun 2003 May 2003 Jun 2002TOTAL NONFARM 1479,000 1484,400 1,481,400Nat Res. & Mining 29,000 29,000 28,000Construction 66,300 65,900 63,900Trade, Trans, Util 287,400 286,500 285,300Financial Activities 84,700 85,600 83,300

Prof & Bus Services 154,800 159,100 161,400Education & Health 171,800 172,200 172,400Leisure & Hospitality 130,600 130,900 127,400Government 296,400 295,600 296,700

Support Act for Air Transp Information Publishing Industries Newspaper, Periodical Telecommunications Financial Activities Finance & Insurance Credit Intermediation Depository Credit Int Ins Carriers/Rltd Activities Real Estate, Rental, Leasing Real Estate Prof & Business Services Prof, Scientific & Technical Legal Services Architecture/Engineering Mgt of Companies Admin, Support, Waste Mgt Admin/Support Employment Services Business Support Svc Services to Buildings Educational and Health Educational Services Health Care & Social Svcs Ambulatory Health Care Hospitals Nursing and Residential Social Assistance Leisure & Hospitality Arts, Entertainment, Rec Accommodation & Food Accommodation Food Svc, Drinking Places Full-Service Restaurant Limited-Service Eating Other Services Repair & Maintenance Personal & Laundry Services Government Federal Government State & Local Gov’t State Government Local Government

TOTAL NONFARMTotal PrivateGOODS PRODUCINGSERVICE PROVIDING Natural Resources/Mining

Construction

Manufacturing

Non-Durable Goods

Trade, Transportation, Utils

Wholesale Trade

Retail Trade

Trans, Warehouse, Utility

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Financial Activities

Prof & Business Services

Educational and Health

Leisure and Hospitality

Other Services

Government

Federal Government

State & Local Gov’t

State Government

Local Government


Construction

Manufacturing


Wholesale Trade

Retail Trade

Trans, Warehouse, Utils

Information



Educational & Health

Leisure & Hospitality

Other Services

Government

Federal Government


State Government

Local Government

TOTAL NONFARMTotal PrivateGOODS PRODUCINGSERVICE PROVIDING Natural Resources/Mining Sup Act for Mining Construction Construction of Buildings Nonresidential Buildings Heavy/Civil Engineering Specialty Trade Contractors Bldg Equipment Contractor Manufacturing Durable Goods Wood Product Mfg Primary Metal Mfg Fabricated Metal Products Other Fabricated Metal Machinery Manufacturing Computer & Electronics Electrical Equipment Transportation Equipment Motor Vehicle Mfg Mtr Veh Body & Trailer Mfg Aerospace Prod & Parts Mfg Nondurable Goods Food Mfg Apparel Mfg Paper Mfg Plastics/Rubber Products Trade, Transportation, Utils Wholesale Trade Retail Trade Motor Vehicle & Parts Automobile Dealers Food/Beverage Stores Grocery Stores Gasoline Stations Gen Merchandise Stores Trans, Warehouse, Utils Utilities Transport & Warehouse Air Transportation Truck Transportation

1,478,800 1,492,000 1,486,8001,187,400 1,190,200 1,196,200

243,300 243,600 246,9001,235,500 1,248,400 1,239,900

29,500 29,100 28,40014,600 14,400 13,80067,600 66,200 65,80014,800 14,300 15,500

7,100 7,000 8,00012,500 12,300 11,90040,300 39,600 38,40020,400 19,800 18,500

146,200 148,300 152,70094,100 96,100 100,200

3,800 3,600 3,8003,000 3,000 3,500

23,400 22,800 25,6006,000 5,700 6,700

22,300 22,300 23,1006,600 6,400 6,7003,100 3,200 3,200

16,800 19,300 18,4001,100 3,800 4,1006,500 6,300 5,0002,800 2,900 3,700

52,100 52,200 52,50018,800 18,800 19,300

2,200 2,200 2,7003,400 3,400 3,600

13,400 13,400 13,000288,000 285,900 286,600

58,700 57,200 57,500173,000 172,600 173,000

24,600 24,500 25,10014,700 14,300 15,80025,000 25,100 25,50022,100 22,100 22,70015,100 15,200 14,00040,600 40,500 41,70056,300 56,100 56,10011,200 11,100 10,90045,100 45,000 45,200

9,800 10,500 10,80017,900 17,600 17,800

3,500 3,400 3,40033,900 34,200 35,300

6,000 6,200 6,2005,500 5,600 5,600

15,000 15,200 16,50085,100 85,300 84,30062,400 62,000 60,00031,700 31,400 30,00024,700 24,400 23,10027,400 27,400 25,90022,700 23,300 24,30011,700 12,000 11,900

156,900 160,100 165,30055,000 55,600 56,40013,200 12,800 12,400

9,300 9,100 9,90014,100 13,900 13,00087,800 90,600 95,90085,900 89,000 92,90038,600 40,400 46,90015,200 15,700 14,00014,400 14,700 13,800

169,300 172,000 171,30013,600 15,600 14,100

155,700 156,400 157,20053,100 53,100 53,40046,100 46,500 45,80035,900 35,900 35,70020,600 20,900 22,300

133,000 132,400 131,50015,500 15,200 15,800

117,500 117,200 115,70011,500 10,800 11,200

106,000 106,400 104,50046,700 47,500 49,50052,800 52,600 49,80077,900 76,700 75,00014,000 13,200 13,40013,600 14,100 13,100

291,400 301,800 290,60046,100 46,000 46,600

245,300 255,800 244,00076,500 83,300 76,200

168,800 172,500 167,800

23,500 23,300 23,900

19,700 19,400 20,200

3,700 3,700 3,800

19,800 19,600 20,100

600 600 600

900 900 900

2,200 2,200 2,300

6,200 5,900 6,100

1,200 1,100 1,200

3,200 3,000 3,100

1,800 1,800 1,800

200 200 200

1,300 1,300 1,300

1,400 1,400 1,700

3,600 3,600 3,600

1,900 1,900 2,100

1,400 1,400 1,400

3,800 3,900 3,700

400 400 400

3,400 3,500 3,300

1,000 1,000 900

2,400 2,500 2,400

37,400 38,200 39,000

26,400 26,700 27,100

5,200 5,300 5,500

32,200 32,900 33,500

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1,700 1,800 1,700

3,400 3,400 3,700

3,100 3,100 3,400

6,300 6,300 6,400

500 500 500

4,600 4,600 4,600

1,200 1,200 1,300

500 500 500

2,200 2,200 2,100

3,400 3,500 3,600

3,000 3,000 3,100

3,600 3,700 3,700

2,200 2,200 2,200

11,000 11,500 11,900

3,400 3,100 3,400

7,600 8,400 8,500

1,400 1,600 1,400

6,200 6,800 7,100

TOTAL NONFARM EMPLOYMENT in June 2003 was 37,400jobs, a loss of 800 jobs (-2.1 percent) over the month and 1,600 jobs (-4.1percent) over the year. Other highlights include:Federal Government was the only sector to gain employment over themonth with an addition of 300 jobs in June. The gain puts this sector atthe same level it held in June 2002.Construction lost 100 jobs in June, while remaining unchanged overthe year.Manufacturing was stable in June, but decreased by 300 jobs over theyear.Financial Activities held steady at 2,200 jobs in June. Over the year,this sector has improved by 100 jobs (+4.8 percent).Professional and Business Services and Leisure and HospitalityServices each contracted by 100 jobs over the month (-2.9 percent and–2.7 percent, respectively). Since June 2002, Professional and BusinessServices lost 200 jobs, and Leisure and Hospitality Services dropped100 jobs.Employment in Educational and Health Services was unmoved in June,but showed a marginal decline of 100 jobs over the year.A seasonal decrease was seen in Local Government with a decline of600 jobs over the month. This sector dropped 900 jobs over the year.State Government fell by 200 jobs in June, but was stable over the year.Natural Resources and Mining, Retail Trade, Wholesale Trade,Information and Other Services remained constant both over the monthand over the year.

TOTAL NONFARM EMPLOYMENT for the Enid MSA in Junewas 23,500 jobs, an increase of 200 jobs over the month (+0.9 percent).Since June 2002, TOTAL NONFARM EMPLOYMENT has decreasedby 400 jobs (-1.7 percent). Other highlights include:Retail Trade gained 200 jobs (+6.7 percent) in June and 100 jobs(+3.2 percent) over the past year. Wholesale Trade added 100 jobs(+9.1 percent) over the month, but remained unchanged over theyear.State Government maintained the same employment level (1,000 jobs)from May to June, while a marginal increase of was seen over theyear. Local Government lost 100 jobs in June, but was stable overthe year.Manufacturing, Professional and Business Services and Leisureand Hospitality were all unaltered in June, but each lost employmentover the year (-100 jobs, -300 jobs and –200 jobs, respectively).Natural Resources and Mining, Construction, Transportation,Warehousing and Utilities, Information, Financial Activities,Educational and Health Services, Other Services and FederalGovernment each remained unchanged for both the month and theyear.

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MANUFACTURING 38.7 39.7 39.2 14.15 14.38 15.01

DURABLE GOODS 36.5 40.0 38.1 15.95 15.51 16.13

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592,090 558,110 33,980 5.7% 5.5% 4.1%

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Leisure and Hospitality Services Super Sector Boosts Employment in Tulsa MSA

TOTAL NONFARMTotal PrivateGOODS PRODUCINGSERVICE PROVIDING Natural Resources/Mining Support for Mining Construction Specialty Trade Contractors Manufacturing Durable Goods Computer and Electronics Transportation Equipment Non-Durable Goods Plastics/Rubber Products Trade, Transportation, Utils Wholesale Trade Retail Trade Food/Beverage Stores Grocery Stores Sporting Goods, Hobby Gen Merchandise Store Trans,Warehouse, Utility Transport & Warehouse Information Telecommunications Financial Activities Finance & Insurance Rental & Leasing Services Prof & Business Services Professional, Scientific Mgt of Companies Admin & Support Admin/Support Employment Svcs Bus Support Svcs Educational and Health Health Care/Social Svcs Ambulatory Health Care Hospitals General Medical/Support Nursing Care Facilities Leisure and Hospitality Accommodation & Food Food Services/Drinking Full-Svc Restaurants Limited-Svc Eating Other Services Government Federal Government State & Local Gov’t State Government Local Government

TOTAL NONFARMTotal PrivateGOODS PRODUCINGSERVICE PROVIDING Natural Resources/Mining Construction Specialty Trade Contractors Manufacturing Durable Goods Other Fabricated Metal Machinery Mfg. Other General Purpose Transportation Equipment Trade, Transportation, Utils Wholesale Trade Retail Trade Food/Beverage Stores Grocery Stores General Merchandise Stores Department Stores Other Gen. Merchandise Trans,Warehouse, Util Utilities Transportation/Warehouse Air Transportation Truck Transportation Gen Freight Trucking Information Broadcasting (except Internet) Telecommunications Financial Activities Finance & Insurance Credit Intermediation Ins Carriers & Related Prof & Business Services Professional, Scientific Mgt of Companies Admin & Support Employment Services Business Support Svcs Educational and Health Educational Services Health Care/Social Services Ambulatory Health Care Hospitals Leisure and Hospitality Accommodation Food Services/Drinking Full-Service Restaurants Other Services Government Federal Government State & Local Gov’t State Government Local Government

541,500 549,300 541,400433,500 437,100 433,300

69,700 69,700 70,100471,800 479,600 471,300

6,800 6,800 6,6003,600 3,600 3,400

23,300 21,600 22,10014,700 13,800 13,80039,600 41,300 41,40027,200 29,000 28,700

2,700 2,700 3,0007,100 9,700 9,000

12,400 12,300 12,7004,100 4,100 4,100

97,600 97,900 98,60020,600 20,500 20,90061,300 61,500 61,400

8,400 8,400 7,8007,100 7,100 6,7002,400 2,500 2,900

13,400 13,300 13,40015,700 15,900 16,30012,700 12,900 13,30013,900 13,700 14,100

6,200 6,200 6,40033,500 33,500 34,10023,500 23,200 23,000

5,400 5,500 6,00069,000 71,000 70,50024,300 23,600 24,000

6,200 6,100 5,70038,500 41,300 40,80037,200 40,100 39,60017,400 19,500 20,500

6,200 6,300 5,40066,200 67,500 64,90060,500 60,700 58,10024,100 23,300 19,90021,600 21,700 20,90020,600 20,600 19,900

6,600 6,200 6,40055,100 56,100 53,10047,200 47,700 45,70042,400 43,100 41,40018,700 19,400 19,80021,600 21,700 19,60028,500 27,700 27,900

108,000 112,200 108,10027,000 27,000 27,10081,000 85,200 81,00037,100 39,600 36,90043,900 45,600 44,100

389,700 387,300 401,600345,500 341,600 356,700

71,400 72,000 75,500318,300 315,300 326,100

4,900 4,800 5,20020,800 21,200 20,60014,100 14,700 12,80045,700 46,000 49,70034,500 34,900 41,000

2,800 2,800 3,8009,700 9,600 10,0005,400 5,300 5,3003,900 4,000 4,200

82,100 80,200 84,90017,100 17,100 17,70042,300 42,200 45,600

6,300 6,300 6,3005,400 5,500 5,5009,200 9,300 10,9003,300 3,400 4,5005,700 5,800 6,400

22,700 20,900 21,6003,400 3,400 3,400

19,300 17,500 18,2009,100 9,100 9,3004,700 4,100 4,6004,400 4,300 4,000

13,400 13,900 14,3003,000 3,100 3,5006,600 6,700 7,000

26,000 25,700 25,00019,000 18,700 17,600

8,600 8,500 7,9004,800 4,800 4,500

48,800 48,400 52,80018,800 18,700 19,500

6,000 6,000 5,60024,000 23,700 27,700

9,400 9,000 11,9005,700 5,800 5,800

48,800 49,200 49,8004,300 4,700 5,000

44,500 44,500 44,80016,400 16,700 17,00014,900 14,800 14,60033,800 31,800 34,500

2,900 3,000 2,90026,100 25,800 28,10012,400 12,400 14,50021,200 20,400 19,90044,200 45,700 44,900

4,700 4,700 4,70039,500 41,000 40,200

7,100 7,600 6,60032,400 33,400 33,600

TOTAL NONFARM EMPLOYMENT in the Tulsa MSAincreased to 389,700 in June 2003, showing an addition of 2,400 jobs(+0.6 percent) over the month, but a loss of 11,900 (-3.0 percent)over the year. Other highlights include:Natural Resources and Mining (4,900 jobs) gained 100 employeesfor the month, but lost 300 (-5.8 percent) employees when comparedto June 2002.Construction (20,800 jobs) lost 400 workers (-1.9 percent) from May2003, while experiencing a growth of 200 jobs (+1.0 percent) from thesame period last year.Manufacturing (45,700 jobs) lost 300 employees over the monthand 4,000 workers (-8.0 percent) over the year. These employmentlosses occurred primarily in the Durable Goods Manufacturingindustries.Trade, Transportation and Utilities (82,100 jobs) added 1,900employees (+2.4 percent) in June 2003, but lost 2,800 workers (-3.3percent) when compared to June 2002. These over-the-yearemployment losses occurred primarily in the Retail Trade sector(-3,300 jobs).Information (13,400 jobs) lost 500 employees (-3.6 percent) over themonth and 900 jobs (-6.3 percent) when compared to June 2002.Financial Activities (26,000 jobs) added 300 jobs (+1.2 percent) sinceMay 2003 and experienced a growth of 1,000 employees (+4.0percent) over the year.Professional and Business Services (48,800 jobs) added 400employees over the month, but declined by 4,000 workers (-7.6percent) when compared to June 2002. Administrative and SupportServices (-3,700 jobs) accounted substantially for this over-the-year loss.Educational and Health Services (48,800 jobs) declined by 400employees (-0.8 percent) in June 2003 and by 1,000 jobs (-2.0 percent)over the year.Leisure and Hospitality (33,800 jobs) added 2,000 jobs (+6.3 percent)from May 2003, but dropped by 700 workers (-2.0 percent) over theyear.Other Services (21,200 jobs) gained 800 workers (+3.9 percent)during June 2003 and 1,300 employees (+6.5 percent) over the year.Government (44,200 jobs) contracted by 1,500 jobs (-3.3 percent)over the month and by 700 jobs (-1.6 percent) over the year. Most ofthis employment loss occurred in Local Government.

TOTAL NONFARM EMPLOYMENT in Oklahoma City was 541,500jobs in June 2003, an over-the-month loss of 7,800 jobs. Compared toJune 2002, 100 employees were gained. Employment lost in Manufacturingwas offset by a gain in Construction, while Natural Resources and Miningwas unchanged for the month. Thus, the only May-June employmentlosses were in the Service Providing industries. The drop in workerswas partly seasonal (as schools owned by State and Local Governmentwere on summer vacation) and partly a result of poor performance in theAdministrative and Support Services sub-sector. Other highlights include:Natural Resources and Mining held steady from May 2003, but gained200 employees (+3.0 percent) when compared to June 2002.Construction added 1,700 workers (+7.9 percent) from May 2003 and1,200 workers (+5.4 percent) over the year. Job expansion occurred mostlyin Specialty Trade Contractors.Manufacturing dropped 1,700 workers (-4.1 percent) in June to settle at39,600 employees. This is only 100 short of the 1,800 jobs that were shedover the year. The May tornadoes that disrupted Manufacturing inOklahoma City mainly accounted for this unexpected drop in employment.Trade, Transportation and Utilities lost 300 employees (-0.3 percent)from the previous month and 1,000 workers over the year. Job losseswere predominant in Retail Trade and Transportation and Warehousing.Information grew by 200 employees (+1.5 percent) from May 2003.However, this industry dropped 200 jobs from the previous year.Financial Activities held steady for the month, but lost 600 workers (-1.8percent) when compared to same period last year.Professional and Business Services contracted by 2,000 employees(-2.8 percent) from May 2003 and by 1,500 jobs (-2.1 percent) from June2002. Administrative and Support Services lost of 2,800 jobs for themonth.Educational and Health Services decreased by 1,300 jobs in May 2003,but has gained the same amount since June 2002. This seasonal declinestemmed from losses in Private Educational Services.Leisure and Hospitality lost 1,000 workers (-1.8 percent) from last month,but added 2,000 jobs when compared to June 2002. Job declines werereported in all Leisure and Hospitality sub-sectors.Employment in Other Services expanded by 800 jobs (+2.9 percent) overthe month and by 600 jobs (+2.2 percent) over the year.Government lost 4,200 jobs (-3.7 percent) in June 2003 and showed amarginal decrease of 100 employees (-0.1 percent) from June 2002. Theseasonal over-the-month job loss came as schools went on summervacation.

Jun May Jun Jun May Jun 2003 2003 2002 2003 2003 2002

MANUFACTURING 40.5 40.9 39.7 15.54 15.39 15.76

DURABLE GOODS 40.0 40.6 40.8 15.79 15.57 16.15

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Number Employed

Industry Jun May Jun2003 2003 2002

Number Employed


Number Employed


Enid Metropolitan Statistical Area Number Employed


Federal Government A Bright Spot In Lawton Employment for June

Enid MSA Remains Nearly Unchanged In June

Seasonally Adjusted Nonfarm Employment

Jan 2003 Dec 2002 Jan 2002Industry Jun 2003 May 2003 Jun 2002Industry Jun 2003 May 2003 Jun 2002TOTAL NONFARM 1479,000 1484,400 1,481,400Nat Res. & Mining 29,000 29,000 28,000Construction 66,300 65,900 63,900Trade, Trans, Util 287,400 286,500 285,300Financial Activities 84,700 85,600 83,300

Prof & Bus Services 154,800 159,100 161,400Education & Health 171,800 172,200 172,400Leisure & Hospitality 130,600 130,900 127,400Government 296,400 295,600 296,700

Support Act for Air Transp Information Publishing Industries Newspaper, Periodical Telecommunications Financial Activities Finance & Insurance Credit Intermediation Depository Credit Int Ins Carriers/Rltd Activities Real Estate, Rental, Leasing Real Estate Prof & Business Services Prof, Scientific & Technical Legal Services Architecture/Engineering Mgt of Companies Admin, Support, Waste Mgt Admin/Support Employment Services Business Support Svc Services to Buildings Educational and Health Educational Services Health Care & Social Svcs Ambulatory Health Care Hospitals Nursing and Residential Social Assistance Leisure & Hospitality Arts, Entertainment, Rec Accommodation & Food Accommodation Food Svc, Drinking Places Full-Service Restaurant Limited-Service Eating Other Services Repair & Maintenance Personal & Laundry Services Government Federal Government State & Local Gov’t State Government Local Government


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Retail Trade

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Leisure and Hospitality

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State Government

Local Government


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Federal Government


State Government

Local Government

TOTAL NONFARMTotal PrivateGOODS PRODUCINGSERVICE PROVIDING Natural Resources/Mining Sup Act for Mining Construction Construction of Buildings Nonresidential Buildings Heavy/Civil Engineering Specialty Trade Contractors Bldg Equipment Contractor Manufacturing Durable Goods Wood Product Mfg Primary Metal Mfg Fabricated Metal Products Other Fabricated Metal Machinery Manufacturing Computer & Electronics Electrical Equipment Transportation Equipment Motor Vehicle Mfg Mtr Veh Body & Trailer Mfg Aerospace Prod & Parts Mfg Nondurable Goods Food Mfg Apparel Mfg Paper Mfg Plastics/Rubber Products Trade, Transportation, Utils Wholesale Trade Retail Trade Motor Vehicle & Parts Automobile Dealers Food/Beverage Stores Grocery Stores Gasoline Stations Gen Merchandise Stores Trans, Warehouse, Utils Utilities Transport & Warehouse Air Transportation Truck Transportation

1,478,800 1,492,000 1,486,8001,187,400 1,190,200 1,196,200

243,300 243,600 246,9001,235,500 1,248,400 1,239,900

29,500 29,100 28,40014,600 14,400 13,80067,600 66,200 65,80014,800 14,300 15,500

7,100 7,000 8,00012,500 12,300 11,90040,300 39,600 38,40020,400 19,800 18,500

146,200 148,300 152,70094,100 96,100 100,200

3,800 3,600 3,8003,000 3,000 3,500

23,400 22,800 25,6006,000 5,700 6,700

22,300 22,300 23,1006,600 6,400 6,7003,100 3,200 3,200

16,800 19,300 18,4001,100 3,800 4,1006,500 6,300 5,0002,800 2,900 3,700

52,100 52,200 52,50018,800 18,800 19,300

2,200 2,200 2,7003,400 3,400 3,600

13,400 13,400 13,000288,000 285,900 286,600

58,700 57,200 57,500173,000 172,600 173,000

24,600 24,500 25,10014,700 14,300 15,80025,000 25,100 25,50022,100 22,100 22,70015,100 15,200 14,00040,600 40,500 41,70056,300 56,100 56,10011,200 11,100 10,90045,100 45,000 45,200

9,800 10,500 10,80017,900 17,600 17,800

3,500 3,400 3,40033,900 34,200 35,300

6,000 6,200 6,2005,500 5,600 5,600

15,000 15,200 16,50085,100 85,300 84,30062,400 62,000 60,00031,700 31,400 30,00024,700 24,400 23,10027,400 27,400 25,90022,700 23,300 24,30011,700 12,000 11,900

156,900 160,100 165,30055,000 55,600 56,40013,200 12,800 12,400

9,300 9,100 9,90014,100 13,900 13,00087,800 90,600 95,90085,900 89,000 92,90038,600 40,400 46,90015,200 15,700 14,00014,400 14,700 13,800

169,300 172,000 171,30013,600 15,600 14,100

155,700 156,400 157,20053,100 53,100 53,40046,100 46,500 45,80035,900 35,900 35,70020,600 20,900 22,300

133,000 132,400 131,50015,500 15,200 15,800

117,500 117,200 115,70011,500 10,800 11,200

106,000 106,400 104,50046,700 47,500 49,50052,800 52,600 49,80077,900 76,700 75,00014,000 13,200 13,40013,600 14,100 13,100

291,400 301,800 290,60046,100 46,000 46,600

245,300 255,800 244,00076,500 83,300 76,200

168,800 172,500 167,800

23,500 23,300 23,900

19,700 19,400 20,200

3,700 3,700 3,800

19,800 19,600 20,100

600 600 600

900 900 900

2,200 2,200 2,300

6,200 5,900 6,100

1,200 1,100 1,200

3,200 3,000 3,100

1,800 1,800 1,800

200 200 200

1,300 1,300 1,300

1,400 1,400 1,700

3,600 3,600 3,600

1,900 1,900 2,100

1,400 1,400 1,400

3,800 3,900 3,700

400 400 400

3,400 3,500 3,300

1,000 1,000 900

2,400 2,500 2,400

37,400 38,200 39,000

26,400 26,700 27,100

5,200 5,300 5,500

32,200 32,900 33,500

100 100 100

1,700 1,800 1,700

3,400 3,400 3,700

3,100 3,100 3,400

6,300 6,300 6,400

500 500 500

4,600 4,600 4,600

1,200 1,200 1,300

500 500 500

2,200 2,200 2,100

3,400 3,500 3,600

3,000 3,000 3,100

3,600 3,700 3,700

2,200 2,200 2,200

11,000 11,500 11,900

3,400 3,100 3,400

7,600 8,400 8,500

1,400 1,600 1,400

6,200 6,800 7,100

TOTAL NONFARM EMPLOYMENT in June 2003 was 37,400jobs, a loss of 800 jobs (-2.1 percent) over the month and 1,600 jobs (-4.1percent) over the year. Other highlights include:Federal Government was the only sector to gain employment over themonth with an addition of 300 jobs in June. The gain puts this sector atthe same level it held in June 2002.Construction lost 100 jobs in June, while remaining unchanged overthe year.Manufacturing was stable in June, but decreased by 300 jobs over theyear.Financial Activities held steady at 2,200 jobs in June. Over the year,this sector has improved by 100 jobs (+4.8 percent).Professional and Business Services and Leisure and HospitalityServices each contracted by 100 jobs over the month (-2.9 percent and–2.7 percent, respectively). Since June 2002, Professional and BusinessServices lost 200 jobs, and Leisure and Hospitality Services dropped100 jobs.Employment in Educational and Health Services was unmoved in June,but showed a marginal decline of 100 jobs over the year.A seasonal decrease was seen in Local Government with a decline of600 jobs over the month. This sector dropped 900 jobs over the year.State Government fell by 200 jobs in June, but was stable over the year.Natural Resources and Mining, Retail Trade, Wholesale Trade,Information and Other Services remained constant both over the monthand over the year.

TOTAL NONFARM EMPLOYMENT for the Enid MSA in Junewas 23,500 jobs, an increase of 200 jobs over the month (+0.9 percent).Since June 2002, TOTAL NONFARM EMPLOYMENT has decreasedby 400 jobs (-1.7 percent). Other highlights include:Retail Trade gained 200 jobs (+6.7 percent) in June and 100 jobs(+3.2 percent) over the past year. Wholesale Trade added 100 jobs(+9.1 percent) over the month, but remained unchanged over theyear.State Government maintained the same employment level (1,000 jobs)from May to June, while a marginal increase of was seen over theyear. Local Government lost 100 jobs in June, but was stable overthe year.Manufacturing, Professional and Business Services and Leisureand Hospitality were all unaltered in June, but each lost employmentover the year (-100 jobs, -300 jobs and –200 jobs, respectively).Natural Resources and Mining, Construction, Transportation,Warehousing and Utilities, Information, Financial Activities,Educational and Health Services, Other Services and FederalGovernment each remained unchanged for both the month and theyear.

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1,738,200 1,635,800 102,400 5.9% 5.6% 4.4%

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Unemployment Rate

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8,210 1,000 10.9% 10.5% 4.5%

2,630 60 2.2% 2.5% 1.2%

5,010 360 6.8% 6.6% 4.0%

2,510 110 4.3% 3.9% 2.0%

10,610 270 2.5% 2.3% 3.3%

4,730 290 5.8% 6.4% 3.6%

18,540 740 3.9% 3.4% 3.1%

11,440 690 5.7% 4.9% 4.0%

47,560 2,530 5.0% 4.8% 4.0%

21,240 1,050 4.7% 4.6% 4.5%

20,110 1,140 5.3% 4.9% 3.4%

6,130 550 8.2% 8.2% 6.5%

1,630 30 2.0% 2.0% 2.3%

115,220 5,380 4.5% 4.2% 3.3%

2,220 410 15.6% 15.1% 6.5%

39,800 1,560 3.8% 3.3% 3.2%

2,000 100 5.0% 4.7% 4.5%

6,190 320 5.0% 5.2% 3.5%

31,690 2,490 7.3% 7.2% 5.2%

11,310 430 3.6% 3.1% 3.3%

18,010 850 4.5% 4.6% 2.9%

1,990 70 3.6% 3.3% 3.0%

1,530 30 1.9% 1.9% 3.6%

26,640 890 3.2% 3.1% 2.9%

11,710 620 5.1% 4.9% 4.7%

20,710 1,090 5.0% 4.7% 3.6%

2,250 70 2.9% 3.3% 3.5%

2,470 120 4.6% 4.6% 2.7%

1,290 40 2.9% 3.5% 4.2%

1,700 40 2.4% 2.9% 2.8%

5,660 420 6.9% 5.9% 5.2%

5,450 570 9.4% 8.4% 6.2%

13,010 420 3.1% 2.7% 3.0%

2,260 130 5.3% 5.4% 5.0%

4,760 250 4.9% 4.6% 3.3%

21,240 1,770 7.7% 7.6% 6.3%

6,550 190 2.8% 2.7% 3.7%

4,760 210 4.2% 3.7% 2.9%

3,860 290 7.0% 5.7% 6.3%

19,140 1,480 7.2% 6.1% 5.6%

13,860 930 6.3% 5.9% 5.2%

15,920 740 4.4% 3.8% 3.2%

4,030 230 5.3% 5.7% 4.5%

13,570 850 5.9% 5.5% 4.2%

14,370 1,730 10.7% 10.8% 7.1%

8,150 680 7.7% 7.3% 6.2%

3,600 90 2.5% 2.9% 2.6%

5,220 230 4.2% 3.2% 3.5%

13,990 1,400 9.1% 9.1% 7.9%

5,390 240 4.2% 3.9% 4.6%

32,450 2,070 6.0% 5.6% 4.4%

4,910 220 4.2% 3.6% 4.1%

3,530 350 9.0% 7.6% 5.8%

4,090 480 10.5% 7.0% 6.7%

336,400 22,340 6.2% 6.0% 4.4%

14,110 1,530 9.8% 9.4% 6.9%

19,950 1,500 7.0% 6.8% 5.3%

12,330 1,110 8.3% 9.1% 7.3%

7,650 590 7.2% 7.4% 5.8%

33,560 910 2.6% 2.3% 1.9%

18,000 1,250 6.5% 6.1% 6.1%

16,830 1,140 6.4% 4.2% 4.6%

29,450 2,140 6.8% 6.5% 4.6%

5,180 410 7.3% 6.6% 5.9%

2,050 30 1.6% 1.7% 2.8%

36,410 2,450 6.3% 6.0% 4.2%

9,670 1,060 9.9% 8.8% 7.6%

16,440 1,210 6.8% 6.4% 5.8%

17,610 910 4.9% 4.7% 4.6%

13,980 310 2.2% 2.0% 2.1%

3,630 150 3.9% 2.9% 3.3%

291,400 19,960 6.4% 6.2% 4.9%

28,890 1,860 6.0% 5.8% 4.1%

17,830 1,280 6.7% 6.6% 4.9%

4,580 120 2.6% 3.0% 3.1%

4,190 430 9.4% 9.6% 2.5%

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OKLAHOMA TOTAL NONFARM EMPLOYMENTdiminished by 13,200 jobs in June 2003, bringing employmentdown to 1,478,800 jobs. Seasonal education drops causedby the beginning of summer break and adverse weatherconditions in May clearly impacted several industries in thestate. Seasonally-adjusted Total Nonfarm Employmentposted a decline of 5,000 jobs over the month, whileregistered anuual losses of 0.2 percent. Other highlightsinclude:

Natural Resources and Mining gained 400 jobs (+1.4percent) in June and 1,100 jobs (+3.9 percent) since thistime last year. Due to adverse weather conditions in earlyMay, significant impacts were felt in both the Constructionand Manufacturing industries. Construction added 1,400jobs since May with employment gains in all sub-sectors:Construction of Buildings, Heavy and Civil EngineeringConstruction, and Specialty Trade Contractors. Comparedto a year ago, the Construction workforce has grown by2.7 percent. In contrast, Manufacturing lost 2,100 jobs(–1.4 percent) after reporting gains in April and May. Mostof the losses were reported in Motor Vehicle Manufacturingdue in part to the storms in early May. The Manufacturingworkforce registered a decline of 6,500 jobs (-4.3 percent)over the past year.

Trade, Transportation and Utilities edged up by 2,100jobs in June. Wholesale Trade accounted for most of thegains followed by Retail Trade and Transportation,Warehouse and Utilities. However, employment in AirTransportation posted a significant decline (-700 jobs) sincelast month, following a downward trend seen around thenation.

Information fell by 300 jobs in June, mirroring its drop ofthe previous month. Over the year, this industry hasdecreased by 1,400 jobs. Financial Activities was downby 200 jobs in June due to losses in Real Estate and Rentaland Leasing, offsetting gains in Finance and Insurance.Despite an over-the month loss in Financial Activities,this workforce has improved 800 jobs since last year atthis time.

In June, Professional and Business Services lost 3,200jobs, led by losses in Administrative and Support Services.Educational and Health Services edged lower by 2,700

jobs over the month as a result of seasonal education losses.Educational Services accounted for the majority of job losseswith an annual decline of 3.5 percent.

Leisure and Hospitality grew by 600 jobs in June, leavingthe sector with a gain of 1.1 percent over the year. Employmentgains for the month were widespread throughout Arts,Entertainment and Recreation as well as Accommodation andFood Services. Other Services continued to increase by 1.6percent over the month and 3.9 percent over the year.

Government declined by 10,400 jobs in June due to theseasonal education employment drops in State and LocalGovernment. In contrast, Government posted an annual gainof 800 jobs after reporting losses since October 2002.

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37.9 38.1 39.3 13.82 13.88 14.13

36.4 37.6 38.3 14.66 14.55 15.02

40.8 39.0 41.4 12.37 12.60 12.51

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Oklahoma June ‘03 May ‘03 June ‘02Labor Force 1,738,200 1,715,900 1,704,500Employment 1,635,800 1,619,600 1,629,200Unemployment 102,400 96,300 75,300Rate 5.9% 5.6% 4.4%

MSA Unemp June ‘03 May ‘03 June ‘02Oklahoma City 5.7% 5.5% 4.1%Tulsa 6.5% 6.2% 4.8%

Manufacturing June ‘03 May ‘03 June ‘02Avg. Weekly Wages $523.78 $558.83 $555.31Avg. Hourly Wages $13.82 $13.88 $14.13Avg. Hours Worked 37.9 38.1 39.3

Consumer Price Index (CPI) % Change June ‘03 Month Year

US 183.7 0.1% 2.1%

Local Office Statistics June ‘03 June ‘02Total Benefits Paid $30,279,390 $21,371,556Average Benefit Amount $229.99 $229.13App. Regist. for Work (YTD) 264,476 250,233Number of Individuals Placed(YTD) 37,761 52,011

Employers # of Employer Total(3rd Qtr 2002) Units EmploymentStatewide 90,502 1,423,254OKC MSA 28,764 521,124Tulsa MSA 21,655 380,377

Huifen (Shirley) Zhang, LMI Analyist

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Oklahoma Employment Outlook 2010

In this rapidly changing labor market, it has becomemore and more important for people who are planningtheir careers to be aware of which occupations willbe in demand in the future. Occupational and industrialprojections are most frequently used to aid in economicdevelopment planning, school guidance counseling,career planning, and business market research.

Which jobs will be in demand in Oklahoma between2000 and 2010? Which occupations will provide themost job openings through 2010? Which occupationsare likely to grow the fastest, and which are likely todecline from 2000 to 2010? How much do they pay?And what level of education and training is required?

The Economic Research and Analysis division ispleased to present Workforce OklahomaEmployment Outlook 2010 , the long-termemployment projections (2000 – 2010) for the state ofOklahoma. This publication offers some insight intothe above often-asked questions. It also presentsnonfarm wage and salary industry employmentprojections and analysis. The projections weredeveloped based on American Labor MarketInformation System (ALMIS) methodology andsoftware.

The information in this publication is also available onthe Internet at www.oesc.ok.us/lmi with more than20 additional tables highlighting this round ofprojections. If you are interested in a specific area inOklahoma, we have released online long-term industryand occupational projections for the 27 OklahomaWorkforce Investment Area Local Labor Markets.Moreover, the short-term industry and occupationalprojections for the state of Oklahoma (2001 – 2003)are available online as well. These online reports areprovided as Portable Document Format (PDF) files,which require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.

For those of you who would like to have a hard copy ofWorkforce Oklahoma Employment Outlook 2010, pleasecontact us.Phone: 405.557.5401 Fax: 405.525.0139E-mail: [email protected]: Oklahoma Employment Security Commission

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If your community group, business, or tradeassociation would like to know more about anyLMI topic, we would love to come to yourevent and give a presentation!

We can talk about how LMI can impact yourgroup, the outlook for the Oklahoma or localeconomy, or any LMI topic of interest to you.

Contact Lynn Gray at 405.557.7221 or via email [email protected]

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