BLS Labor Force Report for Greene County, Pennsylvania

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Of the area's industries (3-digit NAICS), the Professional and technical services industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 141 jobs. The declines in Professional and technical services makes up 3.2% percent of the jobs lost during the period in Greene County, Pennsylvania. Top Declining Industries: 1. Professional and technical services (141 jobs lost) 2. Mining, except oil and gas (135 jobs lost) 3. Furniture and home furnishings stores (44 jobs lost) 4. Machinery manufacturing (37 jobs lost) 5. Administration of environmental programs (23 jobs lost) Given the 104 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 36 had stable employment, 35 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 33 industries reported a drop in employment.In Greene County, Pennsylvania, the total number of jobs in all industries in the county has increased by 2.5%, or 295 jobs, from 2001 to 2006. Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Specialty trade contractors industry has grown the most with 245 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Specialty trade contractors makes up 6.6% percent of the total growth in Greene County, Pennsylvania. Top Growing Industries: 1. Specialty trade contractors (245 new jobs) 2. Social assistance (116 new jobs) 3. Ambulatory health care services (82 new jobs) 4. Food services and drinking places (47 new jobs) 5. Executive, legislative and general government (47 new jobs)

 

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