Ferry County, Washington Industry Labor Force Update

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

From the 77 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 39 did not experience any change, 20 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 18 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Executive, legislative and general government industry has grown the most with 144 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Executive, legislative and general government makes up 4.7% percent of the total number of new jobs in Ferry County, Washington. Top Growing Industries: 1. Executive, legislative and general government (144 new jobs) 2. Gasoline stations (15 new jobs) 3. Forestry and logging (14 new jobs) 4. Specialty trade contractors (12 new jobs) 5. Construction of buildings (11 new jobs) In Ferry County, Washington, the total number of workers for all sectors has decreased by 3.5%, or 61 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006. Of the area's industries (3-digit NAICS), the Educational services industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 22 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in Educational services makes up 3.8% percent of the employment lost during the period in Ferry County, Washington. Top Declining Industries: 1. Educational services (22 jobs lost) 2. Food services and drinking places (15 jobs lost) 3. Administration of environmental programs (6 jobs lost) 4. Membership associations and organizations (6 jobs lost) 5. Social assistance (4 jobs lost)

 

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