Coeur d'Alene Employment
The following Coeur d’Alene Wages and Employment Information is believed to be accurate as of 2003. We hope you find it helpful.
| Number of Jobs | Total Wages & Salaries | |
| Agriculture | 53 | $771,790 |
| Mining | 127 | 11,885,520 |
| Construction | 3,323 | 96,709,379 |
| Lumber & Wood Products Manufacturing | 1,581 | 56,410,782 |
| Other Manufacturing | 3,405 | 100,574,248 |
| Transportation, Communications and Utilities | 1,510 | 50,974,400 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1,635 | 55,580,093 |
| Retail Trade | 9,911 | 163,578,055 |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 1,868 | 62,455,870 |
| Services | 12,135 | 256,378,763 |
| Federal Government | 693 | 27,251,005 |
| State Government | 829 | 26,026,158 |
| Local Government | 6,798 | 182,165,152 |
| TOTAL | 43,867 | 1,090,761,215 |
| Source: Idaho Department of Labor | ||
Median Family Income
| 1990 | 2000 | Growth | |
| Kootenai County | $30,013 | $42,905 | 43.0% |
| State of Idaho | $29,472 | $43,490 | $47.6% |
| United States | $35,225 | $50,046 | $42.1% |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau | |||
Labor Force
| Total Employment | Total Unemployment | Rate | |
| City of Coeur d’Alene (2001) | 18,417 | 1,239 | 6.3% |
| Kootenai County (2001) | 51,216 | 4,575 | 8.2% |
| City of Coeur d’Alene (1991) | 11,512 | 767 | 6.2% |
| Kootenai County (1991) | 33,377 | 2,873 | 7.9% |
| Source: Idaho Department of Labor | |||
Economic Development Efforts
There are several local organizations actively promoting economic development in Northern Idaho. The missions, goals, and services provided by these organizations complement the services offered by the Coeur d’Alene Area Chamber of Commerce. These include Jobs Plus, Inc, Panhandle Area Council Inc. and the Idaho Small Business Development Center.
Jobs Plus, Inc., is a non-profit economic development corporation, formed in 1987 to expand the diversification of the economic and employment base for out-of-state companies considering relocation or expansion to Kootenai County. By 1999, more than 61 companies had relocated to Northern Idaho, now employing 2,660 workers and paying more than $62 million annually in wages. These companies have invested more than $140 million in capital projects in the community.
Jobs Plus, Inc. • 1.800.621.5600 or 208.667.4753
jobsplus@ior.com
The Panhandle Area Council Inc. (PAC) is a non-profit, certified Economic Development Corporation organized to aid in diversifying and stabilizing the area’s economy. The council serves the five northern counties of Idaho and assists small businesses in their start-up or expansion.
Panhandle Area Council • 208.772.0584
jimd@pacni.org
The Idaho Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) is a small business assistance program serving small business owners and managers in starting or expanding businesses. It also assists in business plans, cash flow projections, organizational development, marketing/advertising plans, loan assistance information and new venture analysis. The center is funded by a grant from the Federal Government, funds from the State, and money from North Idaho College.
ISBDC • 208.769.3284
jalynn@nidc.edu