Frederick County Economic Development Authority
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Labor supply for Frederick County is drawn from a 45-minute drive-time across 10 counties in Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia. The total labor supply is more than 365,000** professionals, 91% of which are high school graduates (or higher); 42% hold an associate degree or higher.
The Frederick County Economic Development Authority’s market-leading Career Pathways program is a workforce development partnership poised to groom next-gen talent and ensure our business outfits can tap into a skilled and motivated talent pool.
Young professionals under age 45 and young families are driving population growth in the Winchester Metro Area, supported by a strong local job market.
Demographics Data
Right to Work
As a right-to-work state, both Virginia and Frederick County are pro-business.
Low Unemployment
As of July 2025, the unemployment rate was 3.3% for the Winchester MSA.*
Affordable Workforce
The average annual occupational wage for all occupations in the Winchester MSA is $62,700.**
* Bureau of Labor Statistics, July 2025 | ** JobsEq | Last Updated: June 2025
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