Carroll County, Maryland 2006 Labor Force News

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Carroll County, Maryland, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 11.0%, or 5,511 jobs, total between the years 2002 and 2006. Out of the 99 industry sectors (3-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 19 did not change, 54 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 26 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period. Of the area's industries (3-digit NAICS), the Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 309 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods makes up 13.4% percent of the total employment decline in Carroll County, Maryland. Top Declining Industries: 1. Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods (309 jobs lost) 2. Machinery manufacturing (165 jobs lost) 3. General merchandise stores (164 jobs lost) 4. Gasoline stations (72 jobs lost) 5. Food manufacturing (53 jobs lost) The Educational services industry has grown the most with 4,020 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Educational services makes up 7.5% percent of the total growth in Carroll County, Maryland. Top Growing Industries: 1. Educational services (4,020 new jobs) 2. Specialty trade contractors (894 new jobs) 3. Professional and technical services (404 new jobs) 4. Food services and drinking places (392 new jobs) 5. Administrative and support services (335 new jobs)

 

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