Greensboro Economic
Development Alliance
342 North Elm Street
Greensboro, NC 27401

Office:  (336) 387-8302
Toll-free:  (888) 693-6939
Fax:  (336) 510-0295

greensboroeda@greensboro.org

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Labor Force


Greensboro draws from a labor force of over 790,000. They are passionate, committed people with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds. Our labor force is well-educated, big business capable, and remarkably affordable. If you need more detailed information about our labor force, contact Greensboro Economic Development Alliance.
  Here's a quick breakdown of our labor force statistics:
  • The bulk of our current workforce is divided between services
    (28%), manufacturing (15%), government (10%), and retail trade (11%).
  • Wage rates in most industries fall below the national average.
  • 26.3% of the population 25 years and older in Greensboro and hold a
    Bachelor's degree or higher.
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