BLS Economic Report for Honolulu County, Hawaii

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Honolulu County, Hawaii, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 9.6%, or 39,532 jobs, total between the years 2002 and 2006. The Ambulatory health care services industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 15388 jobs during the period. The employment lost in Ambulatory health care services makes up 4.1% percent of the jobs lost during the period in Honolulu County, Hawaii. Top Declining Industries: 1. Ambulatory health care services (15388 jobs lost) 2. Hospitals (10400 jobs lost) 3. Membership associations and organizations (8260 jobs lost) 4. Food and beverage stores (7613 jobs lost) 5. Social assistance (7535 jobs lost) Out of the 237 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 17 did not change, 123 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 97 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Food services and drinking places industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 39,655 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Food services and drinking places makes up 2.8% percent of the total growth in Honolulu County, Hawaii. Top Growing Industries: 1. Food services and drinking places (39,655 new jobs) 2. Administrative and support services (34,661 new jobs) 3. Educational services (32,773 new jobs) 4. Professional and technical services (20,230 new jobs) 5. Accommodation (14,864 new jobs)

 

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