2002 to 2006 Economic Report for Major County, Oklahoma

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

From the 60 industry sectors (3-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 29 did not experience any change, 17 showed an escalation in the number employed, and 14 industry sectors reported declines during the time period. Given the industries in the area, the Machinery manufacturing industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 39 jobs during the period. The employment lost in Machinery manufacturing makes up 9.5% percent of the jobs lost during the period in Major County, Oklahoma. Top Declining Industries: 1. Machinery manufacturing (39 jobs lost) 2. Motor vehicle and parts dealers (18 jobs lost) 3. Utilities (13 jobs lost) 4. Truck transportation (6 jobs lost) 5. Administration of human resource programs (2 jobs lost) The Specialty trade contractors industry has added the most employment with 27 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in Specialty trade contractors makes up 13.4% percent of the growth in Major County, Oklahoma. Top Growing Industries: 1. Specialty trade contractors (27 new jobs) 2. Merchant wholesalers, durable goods (20 new jobs) 3. Building material and garden supply stores (20 new jobs) 4. Professional and technical services (17 new jobs) 5. Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods (15 new jobs) In Major County, Oklahoma, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has increased by 7.9%, or 165 jobs, total between the years 2002 and 2006.

 

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