BLS Labor Force Summary for Gregory County, South Dakota

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Gregory County, South Dakota, the total employment throughout all industries has decreased by 1.9%, or 27 jobs, from 2001 to 2006. Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Specialty trade contractors industry has grown the most with 29 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in Specialty trade contractors makes up 8.7% percent of the total number of new jobs in Gregory County, South Dakota. Top Growing Industries: 1. Specialty trade contractors (29 new jobs) 2. Ambulatory health care services (5 new jobs) 3. Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods (5 new jobs) 4. Truck transportation (4 new jobs) 5. Construction of buildings (2 new jobs) Out of the 62 industry sectors (3-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 35 did not change, 11 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 16 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.Given the industries in the area, the Heavy and civil engineering construction industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 17 jobs in that time period. The declines in Heavy and civil engineering construction makes up 5.2% percent of the total employment decline in Gregory County, South Dakota. Top Declining Industries: 1. Heavy and civil engineering construction (17 jobs lost) 2. Educational services (14 jobs lost) 3. Executive, legislative and general government (13 jobs lost) 4. Building material and garden supply stores (5 jobs lost) 5. Repair and maintenance (5 jobs lost)

 

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