BLS Labor Force Report for Converse County, Wyoming

Written by Matt

Tuesday, 29 January 2008

In Converse County, Wyoming, the total number of jobs in all industries in the county has increased by 13.9%, or 582 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006. Given the industries in the area, the Food services and drinking places industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 48 jobs. The declines in Food services and drinking places makes up 4.3% percent of the total job loss in Converse County, Wyoming. Top Declining Industries: 1. Food services and drinking places (48 jobs lost) 2. Heavy and civil engineering construction (46 jobs lost) 3. Administrative and support services (29 jobs lost) 4. Executive, legislative and general government (22 jobs lost) 5. Nursing and residential care facilities (7 jobs lost) Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Mining, except oil and gas industry has grown the most with 339 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in Mining, except oil and gas makes up 17.0% percent of the total growth in Converse County, Wyoming. Top Growing Industries: 1. Mining, except oil and gas (339 new jobs) 2. Support activities for mining (73 new jobs) 3. Accommodation (72 new jobs) 4. Administration of economic programs (41 new jobs) 5. Administration of environmental programs (30 new jobs) Out of the 89 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 30 did not change, 27 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 32 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.

 

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