2002 to 2006 Labor Force Article for Cape May County, New Jersey

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Given the 118 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 22 had stable employment, 57 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 39 industries reported a drop in employment. Given the industries in the area, the Nursing and residential care facilities industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 241 jobs during the period. The employment lost in Nursing and residential care facilities makes up 5.6% percent of the jobs lost during the period in Cape May County, New Jersey. Top Declining Industries: 1. Nursing and residential care facilities (241 jobs lost) 2. Unclassified (190 jobs lost) 3. Museums, historical sites, zoos, and parks (115 jobs lost) 4. Food manufacturing (108 jobs lost) 5. Membership associations and organizations (107 jobs lost) In Cape May County, New Jersey, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 5.1%, or 2,079 jobs, from 2001 to 2006. Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Professional and technical services industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 1,205 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in Professional and technical services makes up 8.9% percent of the total industry employment growth in Cape May County, New Jersey. Top Growing Industries: 1. Professional and technical services (1,205 new jobs) 2. Specialty trade contractors (477 new jobs) 3. Executive, legislative and general government (361 new jobs) 4. Real estate (248 new jobs) 5. Administrative and support services (211 new jobs)

 

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