Franklin County, Washington 2006 Job Summary

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Educational services industry has grown the most with 1,908 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Educational services makes up 29.0% percent of the total industry employment growth in Franklin County, Washington. Top Growing Industries: 1. Educational services (1,908 new jobs) 2. Specialty trade contractors (320 new jobs) 3. Agriculture and forestry support activities (307 new jobs) 4. Professional and technical services (300 new jobs) 5. Food manufacturing (262 new jobs) Given the industries in the area, the Executive, legislative and general government industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 565 jobs. The declines in Executive, legislative and general government makes up 8.2% percent of the total job loss in Franklin County, Washington. Top Declining Industries: 1. Executive, legislative and general government (565 jobs lost) 2. Crop production (132 jobs lost) 3. Couriers and messengers (110 jobs lost) 4. Food services and drinking places (94 jobs lost) 5. Justice, public order, and safety activities (86 jobs lost) In Franklin County, Washington, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 13.3%, or 2,904 jobs, between 2002 and 2006. Given the 132 industries (3-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each year, 34 had stable employment, 54 showed an escalation in the number employed, and 44 industries reported a drop in employment.

 

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