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Second Case of Measles Confirmed in Teton County, Including Grand Teton National Park
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release:
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Second case of measles confirmed in Teton County, including Grand Teton National Park
MOOSE, Wyo.--The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has confirmed a second case of measles in Teton County. WDH is leading the public health response, including contact tracing and public health guidance, with support from the National Park Service Office of Health and Safety. Grand Teton National Park is sharing this information to help notify park visitors, employees and community members
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WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release:
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Second case of measles confirmed in Teton County, including Grand Teton National Park
MOOSE, Wyo.--The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has confirmed a second case of measles in Teton County. WDH is leading the public health response, including contact tracing and public health guidance, with support from the National Park Service Office of Health and Safety. Grand Teton National Park is sharing this information to help notify park visitors, employees and community memberswho may have been exposed.
The public may have been exposed to measles at the following locations and times in Grand Teton National Park:
* Colter Bay Convenience Store, July 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. through 11 a.m.
* Colter Bay Cabin Office, July 7, 2026, from 3 p.m. through midnight
Other locations and times in Teton County where the public may have been exposed include:
* Smith's Food and Drug, July 5, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. through 1:30 p.m.
* Wendy's, July 5, 2026, from 12:15 p.m. through 2:15 p.m.
Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The virus can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves an area. Symptoms typically develop seven to 21 days after exposure and may include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes and a rash.
Individuals who were at the listed locations during the identified times should monitor themselves for symptoms for 21 days following their potential exposure. Anyone who develops symptoms should call their health care provider before seeking medical care so appropriate precautions can be taken to prevent exposing others.
For the latest information, visit the Wyoming Department of Health website at Measles - Wyoming Department of Health.
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Original text here: https://www.nps.gov/grte/learn/news/measles-teton-county.htm
ROK-U.S. Alliance Conducts Inaugural Communication Strategy (I2E2) TTX With Interagency and Coalition Partners
SEOUL, South Korea, July 11 -- The U.S. Forces Korea, a subordinate unified command of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, issued the following news release:
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ROK-U.S. Alliance Conducts Inaugural Communication Strategy (I2E2) TTX with Interagency and Coalition Partners
Recognizing the critical role of the information environment in modern conflict, the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff (ROK JCS) and United States Forces Korea (USFK), United Nations Command (UNC), and the ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command (CFC), conducted the inaugural Communication Strategy (I2E2) combined tabletop exercise
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SEOUL, South Korea, July 11 -- The U.S. Forces Korea, a subordinate unified command of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, issued the following news release:
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ROK-U.S. Alliance Conducts Inaugural Communication Strategy (I2E2) TTX with Interagency and Coalition Partners
Recognizing the critical role of the information environment in modern conflict, the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff (ROK JCS) and United States Forces Korea (USFK), United Nations Command (UNC), and the ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command (CFC), conducted the inaugural Communication Strategy (I2E2) combined tabletop exercise(TTX) on July 9, 2026, at ROK JCS Headquarters in the Yongsan District of Seoul.
Highlighting a robust whole-of-government and multinational approach, the TTX brought together representatives from UNC Member States alongside critical Republic of Korea (ROK) government agencies. Participating host-nation civilian and security entities included the Ministry of National Defense (MND), Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST), Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT), Korea Communications Commission (KCC), National Intelligence Service (NIS), and the National Police Agency (NPA), executing alongside their respective military operational units. This marked the first comprehensive, combined, multi-agency, and multinational exercise of its kind focused specifically on the synchronization of operations within the information environment.
The TTX evaluated a variety of complex threat scenarios across multiple domains, focusing on enhancing synchronization between military commands and civilian government agencies to develop actionable response measures during a national crisis. Senior leaders emphasized that a robust allied defense and security framework relies on seamless interagency and coalition coordination to support combined operations, achieve decision dominance, and effectively manage the information space.
Throughout the exercise, allied and partner forces concentrated on three primary lines of effort to ensure coordination and defense in the information environment:
* Countering Foreign Disinformation: Integrating joint and combined strategies to rapidly identify, counter, and mitigate foreign disinformation campaigns.
* Multi-Domain Synchronization: Coordinating and synchronizing allied responses to cyber, space, and electromagnetic spectrum threats across the Alliance.
* Strategic Communication Alignment: Aligning Communication Strategy (COMMSTRAT) and Public Affairs activities to promote operational transparency, counter adversary narratives, and build shared understanding among international partners and global audiences.
Participants successfully worked through bilateral frameworks designed to institutionalize this coordination for future combined operations, establishing a clear roadmap for steady-state collaboration.
"Ensuring the ROK-U.S. Alliance, alongside our multilateral partners, can maneuver decisively in the information environment is a strategic priority," said Maj Gen Anthony Henderson, Director for Plans, Policy, and Strategy (UCJ5), UNC/CFC/USFK. "This exercise successfully strengthens our collective defense posture and establishes actionable frameworks to institutionalize this coordination for future combined operations."
The successful execution of this inaugural I2E2 TTX reinforces the enduring strength of the ROK-U.S. Alliance and demonstrates a shared commitment to defending regional stability against evolving non-kinetic challenges.
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Original text here: https://www.usfk.mil/Media/Press-Products/Press-Releases/Article/4539738/rok-us-alliance-conducts-inaugural-communication-strategy-i2e2-ttx-with-interag/
FRCSW Celebrates Opening of New V-22 Hangar
PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, July 11 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command posted the following news release:
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FRCSW Celebrates Opening of New V-22 Hangar
San Diego--Earlier this year, Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) marked a significant milestone in naval aviation sustainment with a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new V-22 Osprey maintenance hangar, a state-of-the-art facility designed to increase capacity, improve efficiency, and ensure the command remains ready to support the Navy and Marine Corps for decades to come.
The new facility represents a multimillion-dollar investment
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PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, July 11 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command posted the following news release:
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FRCSW Celebrates Opening of New V-22 Hangar
San Diego--Earlier this year, Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) marked a significant milestone in naval aviation sustainment with a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new V-22 Osprey maintenance hangar, a state-of-the-art facility designed to increase capacity, improve efficiency, and ensure the command remains ready to support the Navy and Marine Corps for decades to come.
The new facility represents a multimillion-dollar investmentcompleted in just 25 months and delivers a modern, purpose-built environment dedicated to sustaining, repairing, and modernizing the V-22 Osprey fleet.
"This facility is more than a building, it is an investment in readiness, our workforce, and the sustainment of naval aviation," said CAPT Shannon Thompson (FRCSW Commanding Officer). "Increasing capabilities and exploiting our constraints at FRCSW aligns us in pursuit of the Chief of Naval Operations "North Star" goal of 80 percent Combat Surge Ready forces."
Spanning more than 64,000 square feet, the new hangar provides FRCSW artisans, engineers, and support personnel with the advanced infrastructure needed to meet increasing fleet demands. The facility includes 39,781 square feet of high bay hangar space and 24,556 square feet of dedicated back shops and administrative areas.
The hangar features four full size V-22 aircraft maintenance bays, allowing multiple aircraft to be supported simultaneously while increasing aircraft throughput capacity for the command by approximately 25 percent. Integrated 400Hz aircraft power at each bay improves troubleshooting and testing efficiency, while two 5 ton bridge cranes provide artisans enhanced overhead lift capability throughout the entire maintenance space, a significant improvement over the command's previous facility.
The new hangar was also designed to improve the way FRCSW performs maintenance. The modern layout eliminates much of the aircraft and equipment movement previously required, reducing delays, improving workflow, and allowing maintenance teams to focus on returning aircraft to the Fleet faster and more efficiently.
Advanced features throughout the facility include integrated digital tracking tools to better manage parts, processes, and workflow; dedicated sheet metal, composite, and machine shops; storage and kitting areas; an improved tool room; and a HAZMAT issue center. These capabilities allow critical maintenance processes to occur under one roof, improving coordination and reducing turnaround time.
The facility also reinforces FRCSW's commitment to providing its workforce with a safe, modern, and efficient environment. People are our number 1 asset and worker safety remains a top priority. The hangar incorporates specialized systems including underground fuel cell ventilation, integrated fall-protection systems, dedicated HAZMAT and HAZWASTE spaces, and improved tool control areas to support safer maintenance operations.
The new hangar was also designed with sustainability in mind. High efficiency lighting, energy management systems, and advanced environmental controls reduce energy consumption and water usage while helping the command maintain its commitment to responsible operations and compliance with all environmental standards.
This new facility represents more than a current capability improvement; it is also a long term investment in the future of naval aviation. Designed to support the evolving V-22 fleet for the next 75 to 100 years, the facility ensures FRCSW remains positioned to meet future operational requirements and continue delivering unmatched depot level maintenance support to the Fleet.
As naval aviation continues to evolve, facilities like the new V-22 hangar ensure FRCSW remains prepared to answer the call. By expanding capacity, improving processes, and investing in its people, FRCSW strengthens its ability to provide mission ready aircraft and capabilities to the Sailors and Marines who defend the Nation.
FRCSW employees are the Backbone of Military Readiness!
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Original text here: https://www.navair.navy.mil/news/FRCSW-Celebrates-Opening-New-V-22-Hangar/Fri-07102026-0758
BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Lexington-Fayette, Ky. May 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Lexington-Fayette, Ky. May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - July 10, 2026
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Workers in the Lexington-Fayette, KY Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.91 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($56.13), healthcare practitioners and technical ($50.14),
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ATLANTA, Georgia, July 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Lexington-Fayette, Ky. May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - July 10, 2026
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Workers in the Lexington-Fayette, KY Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.91 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($56.13), healthcare practitioners and technical ($50.14),and legal ($49.58). Lower paying occupational groups included food preparation and serving related ($15.82), personal care and service ($17.81), and building and grounds cleaning and maintenance ($18.07). (See table A.)
Occupational groups with the highest employment shares in the Lexington area included office and administrative support (12.7 percent) and food preparation and serving related (9.3 percent). Major occupational groups on the lower end of local employment included legal (0.7 percent); life, physical, and social science (0.9 percent); and arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media (1.1 percent).
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Table A. Occupational employment and wages by major occupational group, United States and the Lexington metropolitan area, May 2025
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One occupational group--office and administrative support--was chosen to illustrate the diversity of data available for any of the 22 major occupational categories. Lexington had 36,510 jobs in office and administrative support, accounting for 12.7 percent of local area employment, compared to the 11.4-percent share nationally. The average hourly wage for this occupational group locally was $22.68, compared to the national wage of $24.79.
Some of the larger detailed occupations within the office and administrative support group included customer service representatives (5,200), general office clerks (5,000), and medical secretaries and administrative assistants (4,600). Among the higher paying jobs in this group were first-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers ($31.05) and executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants ($30.95). At the lower end of the wage scale were hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks ($14.78). (Detailed data for the office and administrative support occupations are presented in table 1; for a complete listing of detailed occupations available go to data.bls.gov/oes/#/area/0030460/2025.)
Location quotients allow us to explore the occupational make-up of a metropolitan area by comparing the composition of jobs in an area relative to the national average. (See table 1.) For example, a location quotient of 2.00 indicates that an occupation accounts for twice the share of employment in the area than it does nationally. In the Lexington area, above-average concentrations of employment were found in some of the occupations within the office and administrative support group. For instance, recordkeeping weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers were employed at 3.78 times the national rate in Lexington, and medical secretaries and administrative assistants, at 2.59 times the U.S. average. Postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators had a location quotient of 1.00 in Lexington, indicating that this particular occupation's local and national employment shares were similar.
The statistics in this release are from the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, a cooperative effort between BLS and the State Workforce Agencies (SWAs). BLS funds the survey and provides the procedures and technical support. State Workforce Agencies collect most of the data: in this case, the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet.
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Federal Government Shutdown
Because of the lapse in federal appropriations from October 1 through November 12, 2025, additional collection and processing time were required for the May 2025 OEWS survey panel once appropriations resumed. The response rate for the May 2025 survey panel was within the normal range and no additional modifications to the OEWS methodology and procedures were necessary as a result of the shutdown.
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Technical Note
The Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey is a semiannual survey measuring occupational employment and wage rates for wage and salary workers in nonfarm establishments in the United States. The OEWS data available from BLS include cross-industry occupational employment and wage estimates for the nation; over 530 areas, including states and the District of Columbia, metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), nonmetropolitan areas, and territories; national industry-specific estimates at the NAICS sector, 3-digit, most 4-digit, and selected 5- and 6-digit industry levels; and national estimates by ownership across all industries and for schools and hospitals. Full OEWS data tables (https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm) are available online.
Additional information about the OEWS estimates and methodology is available in the national Technical Notes (https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). The overall national response rate for the six panels, based on the 50 states and the District of Columbia, is 66.2 percent based on establishments and 67.2 percent based on weighted sampled employment. Sample sizes and response rates by metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area are available on the Additional OEWS data sets (https://www.bls.gov/oes/additional.htm) page.
Metropolitan area definitions
The substate area data published in this release reflect the standards and definitions established by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget.
The Lexington-Fayette, KY Metropolitan Statistical Area includes Bourbon County, Clark County, Fayette County, Jessamine County, Scott County, and Woodford County.
For more information
Answers to frequently asked questions (https://www.bls.gov/oes/oes_ques.htm) about the OEWS data, as well as general program documentation (https://www.bls.gov/oes/oes_doc.htm), are available on the OEWS website (https://www.bls.gov/oes/).
If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
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Table 1. Employment and wage data for office and administrative support occupations, Lexington metropolitan area, May 2025
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View original text plus charts and tables here: https://www.bls.gov/regions/southeast/news-release/2026/occupationalemploymentandwages_lexington_20260710.htm
BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Knoxville, Tenn. May 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Knoxville, Tenn. May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - July 10, 2026
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Workers in the Knoxville, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.80 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($62.95) and legal ($51.33). Lower paying occupational groups included
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ATLANTA, Georgia, July 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Knoxville, Tenn. May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - July 10, 2026
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Workers in the Knoxville, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.80 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($62.95) and legal ($51.33). Lower paying occupational groups includedfood preparation and serving related ($15.31), personal care and service ($17.29), building and grounds cleaning and maintenance ($17.31), and healthcare support ($18.51). (See table A.)
Office and administrative support occupations accounted for 12.8 percent of Knoxville area employment, followed by food preparation and serving related occupations and transportation and material moving occupations (9.7 percent each). Major occupational groups on the lower end of local employment included legal (0.6 percent); life, physical, and social science (1.0 percent); arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media (1.2 percent); and community and social service (1.3 percent).
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Table A. Occupational employment and wages by major occupational group, United States and the Knoxville metropolitan area, May 2025
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One occupational group--production--was chosen to illustrate the diversity of data available for any of the 22 major occupational categories. Knoxville had 31,480 jobs in production, accounting for 7.4 percent of local area employment, compared to the 5.5-percent share nationally. The average hourly wage for this occupational group locally was $22.96, compared to the national wage of $24.81.
Some of the larger detailed occupations within the production group included miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators (5,940); first-line supervisors of production and operating workers (2,550); and inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers (2,160). Among the higher paying jobs in this group were power plant operators ($53.78) and power distributors and dispatchers ($40.69). At the lower end of the wage scale were laundry and dry-cleaning workers ($15.35); meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers ($15.57); bakers ($15.72); and sewing machine operators ($15.97). (Detailed data for the production occupations are presented in table 1; for a complete listing of detailed occupations available go to data.bls.gov/oes/#/area/0028940/2025.)
Location quotients allow us to explore the occupational make-up of a metropolitan area by comparing the composition of jobs in an area relative to the national average. (See table 1.) For example, a location quotient of 2.00 indicates that an occupation accounts for twice the share of employment in the area than it does nationally. In the Knoxville area, above-average concentrations of employment were found in many of the occupations within the production group. For instance, metal and plastic drilling and boring machine tool setters, operators, and tenders were employed at 5.24 times the national rate in Knoxville, and metal and plastic rolling machine setters, operators, and tenders, at 4.66 times the U.S. average. Helpers of production workers had a location quotient of 1.05 in Knoxville, indicating that this particular occupation's local and national employment shares were similar.
The statistics in this release are from the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, a cooperative effort between BLS and the State Workforce Agencies (SWAs). BLS funds the survey and provides the procedures and technical support. State Workforce Agencies collect most of the data: in this case, the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
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Federal Government Shutdown
Because of the lapse in federal appropriations from October 1 through November 12, 2025, additional collection and processing time were required for the May 2025 OEWS survey panel once appropriations resumed. The response rate for the May 2025 survey panel was within the normal range and no additional modifications to the OEWS methodology and procedures were necessary as a result of the shutdown.
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Technical Note
The Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey is a semiannual survey measuring occupational employment and wage rates for wage and salary workers in nonfarm establishments in the United States. The OEWS data available from BLS include cross-industry occupational employment and wage estimates for the nation; over 530 areas, including states and the District of Columbia, metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), nonmetropolitan areas, and territories; national industry-specific estimates at the NAICS sector, 3-digit, most 4-digit, and selected 5- and 6-digit industry levels; and national estimates by ownership across all industries and for schools and hospitals. Full OEWS data tables (https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm) are available online.
Additional information about the OEWS estimates and methodology is available in the national Technical Notes (https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). The overall national response rate for the six panels, based on the 50 states and the District of Columbia, is 66.2 percent based on establishments and 67.2 percent based on weighted sampled employment. Sample sizes and response rates by metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area are available on the Additional OEWS data sets (https://www.bls.gov/oes/additional.htm) page.
Metropolitan area definitions
The substate area data published in this release reflect the standards and definitions established by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget.
The Knoxville, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area includes Anderson County, Blount County, Campbell County, Grainger County, Knox County, Loudon County, Morgan County, Roane County, and Union County.
For more information
Answers to frequently asked questions (https://www.bls.gov/oes/oes_ques.htm) about the OEWS data, as well as general program documentation (https://www.bls.gov/oes/oes_doc.htm), are available on the OEWS website (https://www.bls.gov/oes/).
If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
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Table 1. Employment and wage data for production occupations, Knoxville metropolitan area, May 2025
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View original text plus charts and tables here: https://www.bls.gov/regions/southeast/news-release/2026/occupationalemploymentandwages_knoxville_20260710.htm
BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Kingsport-Bristol, Tenn.-Va. May 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Kingsport-Bristol, Tenn.-Va. May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - July 10, 2026
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Workers in the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.99 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($61.05), legal ($49.66), and architecture and
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ATLANTA, Georgia, July 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Kingsport-Bristol, Tenn.-Va. May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - July 10, 2026
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Workers in the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.99 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($61.05), legal ($49.66), and architecture andengineering ($46.83). Lower paying occupational groups included food preparation and serving related ($14.89), personal care and service ($16.02), and building and grounds cleaning and maintenance ($16.94). (See table A.)
Office and administrative support occupations accounted for 11.7 percent of Kingsport area employment, followed by food preparation and serving related occupations as well as production occupations (9.9 percent each). Major occupational groups on the lower end of local employment included legal (0.5 percent); arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media (0.9 percent); and life, physical, and social science (0.9 percent).
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Table A. Occupational employment and wages by major occupational group, United States and the Kingsport metropolitan area, May 2025
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One occupational group--production--was chosen to illustrate the diversity of data available for any of the 22 major occupational categories. Kingsport had 11,850 jobs in production, accounting for 9.9 percent of local area employment, compared to the 5.5-percent share nationally. The average hourly wage for this occupational group locally was $24.41, compared to the national wage of $24.81.
Some of the larger detailed occupations within the production group included miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators (1,960) and first-line supervisors of production and operating workers (880). Among the higher paying jobs in this group was first-line supervisors of production and operating workers ($38.47). At the lower end of the wage scale were bakers ($14.06) and laundry and dry-cleaning workers ($14.88). (Detailed data for the production occupations are presented in table 1; for a complete listing of detailed occupations available go to data.bls.gov/oes/#/area/0028700/2025.)
Location quotients allow us to explore the occupational make-up of a metropolitan area by comparing the composition of jobs in an area relative to the national average. (See table 1.) For example, a location quotient of 2.00 indicates that an occupation accounts for twice the share of employment in the area than it does nationally. In the Kingsport area, above-average concentrations of employment were found in many of the occupations within the production group. For instance, molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic, were employed at 6.27 times the national rate in Kingsport, and machinists, at 2.04 times the U.S. average.
The statistics in this release are from the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, a cooperative effort between BLS and the State Workforce Agencies (SWAs). BLS funds the survey and provides the procedures and technical support. State Workforce Agencies collect most of the data: in this case, the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development and Virginia Works.
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Federal Government Shutdown
Because of the lapse in federal appropriations from October 1 through November 12, 2025, additional collection and processing time were required for the May 2025 OEWS survey panel once appropriations resumed. The response rate for the May 2025 survey panel was within the normal range and no additional modifications to the OEWS methodology and procedures were necessary as a result of the shutdown.
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Technical Note
The Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey is a semiannual survey measuring occupational employment and wage rates for wage and salary workers in nonfarm establishments in the United States. The OEWS data available from BLS include cross-industry occupational employment and wage estimates for the nation; over 530 areas, including states and the District of Columbia, metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), nonmetropolitan areas, and territories; national industry-specific estimates at the NAICS sector, 3-digit, most 4-digit, and selected 5- and 6-digit industry levels; and national estimates by ownership across all industries and for schools and hospitals. Full OEWS data tables (https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm) are available online.
Additional information about the OEWS estimates and methodology is available in the national Technical Notes (https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). The overall national response rate for the six panels, based on the 50 states and the District of Columbia, is 66.2 percent based on establishments and 67.2 percent based on weighted sampled employment. Sample sizes and response rates by metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area are available on the Additional OEWS data sets (https://www.bls.gov/oes/additional.htm) page.
Metropolitan area definitions
The substate area data published in this release reflect the standards and definitions established by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget.
The Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA Metropolitan Statistical Area includes Hawkins County, TN; Sullivan County, TN; Scott County, VA; Washington County, VA; and Bristol city, VA.
For more information
Answers to frequently asked questions (https://www.bls.gov/oes/oes_ques.htm) about the OEWS data, as well as general program documentation (https://www.bls.gov/oes/oes_doc.htm), are available on the OEWS website (https://www.bls.gov/oes/).
If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
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Table 1. Employment and wage data for production occupations, Kingsport metropolitan area, May 2025
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View original text plus charts and tables here: https://www.bls.gov/regions/southeast/news-release/2026/occupationalemploymentandwages_kingsport_20260710.htm
BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Cleveland, Tenn. May 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Cleveland, Tenn. May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - July 10, 2026
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Workers in the Cleveland, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $24.36 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($55.32) and legal ($49.15). Lower paying occupational groups included
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ATLANTA, Georgia, July 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Cleveland, Tenn. May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - July 10, 2026
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Workers in the Cleveland, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $24.36 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($55.32) and legal ($49.15). Lower paying occupational groups includedfood preparation and serving related ($13.83), personal care and service ($15.02), building and grounds cleaning and maintenance ($16.50), and healthcare support ($17.75). (See table A.)
Occupational groups with the highest employment shares in the Cleveland area included transportation and material moving (12.5 percent), production (11.8 percent), office and administrative support (11.7 percent), and food preparation and serving related (11.4 percent). Major occupational groups on the lower end of local employment included legal (0.3 percent); life, physical, and social science (0.6 percent); and arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media (0.7 percent).
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Table A. Occupational employment and wages by major occupational group, United States and the Cleveland metropolitan area, May 2025
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One occupational group--transportation and material moving--was chosen to illustrate the diversity of data available for any of the 22 major occupational categories. Cleveland had 5,360 jobs in transportation and material moving, accounting for 12.5 percent of local area employment, compared to the 8.8-percent share nationally. The average hourly wage for this occupational group locally was $19.92, compared to the national wage of $23.96.
Some of the larger detailed occupations within the transportation and material moving group included laborers and hand freight, stock, and material movers (1,900); stockers and order fillers (990); and heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers (970). Among the higher paying jobs in this group were first-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors ($29.93) and heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers ($26.18). At the lower end of the wage scale were cleaners of vehicles and equipment ($14.12) and automotive and watercraft service attendants ($14.16). (Detailed data for the transportation and material moving occupations are presented in table 1; for a complete listing of detailed occupations available go to data.bls.gov/oes/#/area/0017420/2025.)
Location quotients allow us to explore the occupational make-up of a metropolitan area by comparing the composition of jobs in an area relative to the national average. (See table 1.) For example, a location quotient of 2.00 indicates that an occupation accounts for twice the share of employment in the area than it does nationally. In the Cleveland area, above-average concentrations of employment were found in some of the occupations within the transportation and material moving group. For instance, laborers and hand freight, stock, and material movers were employed at 2.33 times the national rate in Cleveland, and heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, at 1.70 times the U.S. average. Light truck drivers had a location quotient of 0.97 in Cleveland, indicating that this particular occupation's local and national employment shares were similar.
The statistics in this release are from the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, a cooperative effort between BLS and the State Workforce Agencies (SWAs). BLS funds the survey and provides the procedures and technical support. State Workforce Agencies collect most of the data: in this case, the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
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Federal Government Shutdown
Because of the lapse in federal appropriations from October 1 through November 12, 2025, additional collection and processing time were required for the May 2025 OEWS survey panel once appropriations resumed. The response rate for the May 2025 survey panel was within the normal range and no additional modifications to the OEWS methodology and procedures were necessary as a result of the shutdown.
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Technical Note
The Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey is a semiannual survey measuring occupational employment and wage rates for wage and salary workers in nonfarm establishments in the United States. The OEWS data available from BLS include cross-industry occupational employment and wage estimates for the nation; over 530 areas, including states and the District of Columbia, metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), nonmetropolitan areas, and territories; national industry-specific estimates at the NAICS sector, 3-digit, most 4-digit, and selected 5- and 6-digit industry levels; and national estimates by ownership across all industries and for schools and hospitals. Full OEWS data tables (https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm) are available online.
Additional information about the OEWS estimates and methodology is available in the national Technical Notes (https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). The overall national response rate for the six panels, based on the 50 states and the District of Columbia, is 66.2 percent based on establishments and 67.2 percent based on weighted sampled employment. Sample sizes and response rates by metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area are available on the Additional OEWS data sets (https://www.bls.gov/oes/additional.htm) page.
Metropolitan area definitions
The substate area data published in this release reflect the standards and definitions established by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget.
The Cleveland, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area includes Bradley County and Polk County.
For more information
Answers to frequently asked questions (https://www.bls.gov/oes/oes_ques.htm) about the OEWS data, as well as general program documentation (https://www.bls.gov/oes/oes_doc.htm), are available on the OEWS website (https://www.bls.gov/oes/).
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Table 1. Employment and wage data for transportation and material moving occupations, Cleveland metropolitan area, May 2025
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