Helpers--Production Workers (51-9198)
Occupation description: Help production workers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment. Apprentice workers are classified in the appropriate production occupations (51-0000).
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Employment |
Average annual openings |
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2016 estimate | 2026 projection | Percent change |
Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total |
| Alaska |
157 | 165 |
5.1 | 9 |
15 | 25 |
| United States |
426,000 | 475,500 |
11.6 | 24,200 |
42,900 | 72,050 |
Job outlook
- Alaska:
Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities. Read more.
2018 Wages
Labor Force Indicators
2016 Worker Characteristics
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| Total workers | Nonresident workers |
Percent nonresident | Percent age 45 plus | Percent age 50 plus |
| 187 | 42 |
22.5 | 24.4 |
13.5 |
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| 2016 Potential Supply
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| Qualified but working in another occupation | 89 |
| Currently employed in a lower paid occupation | 5 |
| UI claimants previously working in occupation | 45 |
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| 2016 ALEXsys Employment Data
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| Number of registrants |
1,337 |
| Number of job position postings |
99 |
| Ratio of registrants to job position postings
| 13.5 |
Typical Entry-level Education, Experience, and/or On-the-job Training
| Education: High school diploma or equivalent |
Work experience: None |
On-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training |
Training Resources
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