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Work Force Although the unemployment figure for St. Charles County is low at 3.0%, much of the available workforce commute to neighboring communities. In 1990 more than 50% of the workers who live in Jefferson, Warren, St. Charles, and Lincoln counties held their jobs outside their home county. Counties that were primarily suburban and/or agricultural in the past follow a recent trend of exporting available workers. The 3.0% unemployment rate does not reflect the amount of workers who may choose to stay close to their residence in lieu of a daily commute if a business or industry should choose to locate in Wentzville. Percent of County Workers Working Outside County of ResidenceSt. Charles and Surrounding Counties 1990 |
Wage Rates, Selected Occupations
Source: State of Missouri Department of Economic Development
| Position | Starting (Ave.) | Typical (Ave.) |
| Assembler | $7.37 | $11.08 |
| Welder | $10.84 | $12.39 |
| Laborer | $8.49 | $17.42 |
| Electrician | $18.45 | $23.16 |
| Drafter | $11.09 | $14.72 |
| Secretary | $8.83 | $10.81 |
| Bookkeeper | $8.47 | $10.24 |
| Tool & Die Maker | $11.46 | $20.41 |
| Machinist | $14.28 | $18.01 |
| Fork Lift Driver | $10.73 | $12.88 |
| Shipping Clerk | $8.01 | $11.33 |
| Computer Operator | $12.05 | $14.26 |
| Typist | $6.89 | $8.85 |
| Office Clerk | $7.23 | $9.64 |
