Frederick County, Maryland 2006 Workforce Article

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Frederick County, Maryland, the total number of jobs in all industries in the county has increased by 11.9%, or 9,803 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006. The Professional and technical services industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 8,055 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Professional and technical services makes up 18.1% percent of the total number of new jobs in Frederick County, Maryland. Top Growing Industries: 1. Professional and technical services (8,055 new jobs) 2. Food services and drinking places (7,419 new jobs) 3. Educational services (6,702 new jobs) 4. Food and beverage stores (2,355 new jobs) 5. Specialty trade contractors (1,433 new jobs) Of the area's industries (3-digit NAICS), the Administrative and support services industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 3944 jobs. The declines in Administrative and support services makes up 12.4% percent of the total employment decline in Frederick County, Maryland. Top Declining Industries: 1. Administrative and support services (3944 jobs lost) 2. National security and international affairs (1145 jobs lost) 3. Membership associations and organizations (913 jobs lost) 4. Amusements, gambling, and recreation (529 jobs lost) 5. Telecommunications (330 jobs lost) Given the 145 industry sectors (3-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 24 had stable employment, 78 accounted an for increase in employment during the period, and 43 industries reported a drop in employment.

 

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