Luzerne County, Pennsylvania 2006 Employment Report

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, the total number of jobs in all industries in the county has increased by 2.9%, or 4,040 jobs, between 2002 and 2006. The Hospitals industry has grown the most with 4,663 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in Hospitals makes up 3.4% percent of the total number of new jobs in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Top Growing Industries: 1. Hospitals (4,663 new jobs) 2. Executive, legislative and general government (3,998 new jobs) 3. Social assistance (3,912 new jobs) 4. Professional and technical services (3,716 new jobs) 5. Educational services (3,316 new jobs) Of the area's industries (3-digit NAICS), the Credit intermediation and related activities industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 2742 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in Credit intermediation and related activities makes up 3.7% percent of the total employment decline in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Top Declining Industries: 1. Credit intermediation and related activities (2742 jobs lost) 2. Utilities (1980 jobs lost) 3. Nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing (1454 jobs lost) 4. Justice, public order, and safety activities (1298 jobs lost) 5. Truck transportation (1193 jobs lost) Given the 178 industry sectors (3-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 24 had stable employment, 69 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 85 industries reported a drop in employment.

 

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