2002 to 2006 Job News for Calvert County, Maryland

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Of the 83 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 21 experience no change, 43 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 19 industries reported employment loss in the period. From the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Specialty trade contractors industry has grown the most with 468 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in Specialty trade contractors makes up 5.9% percent of the total growth in Calvert County, Maryland. Top Growing Industries: 1. Specialty trade contractors (468 new jobs) 2. Support activities for transportation (291 new jobs) 3. Merchant wholesalers, durable goods (156 new jobs) 4. Food and beverage stores (153 new jobs) 5. Food services and drinking places (139 new jobs) In Calvert County, Maryland, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 12.4%, or 2,354 jobs, between 2002 and 2006. Given the industries in the area, the Professional and technical services industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 849 jobs. The declines in Professional and technical services makes up 55.9% percent of the jobs lost during the period in Calvert County, Maryland. Top Declining Industries: 1. Professional and technical services (849 jobs lost) 2. Repair and maintenance (48 jobs lost) 3. Accommodation (38 jobs lost) 4. Printing and related support activities (35 jobs lost) 5. Building material and garden supply stores (33 jobs lost)

 

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