McCurtain County, Oklahoma 2006 Job News

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In McCurtain County, Oklahoma, the total number of jobs in all industries in the county has decreased by 2.6%, or 287 jobs, between 2002 and 2006. From of the area's 3-digit NAICS industries, the Wood product manufacturing industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 410 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in Wood product manufacturing makes up 12.7% percent of the jobs lost during the period in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. Top Declining Industries: 1. Wood product manufacturing (410 jobs lost) 2. Gasoline stations (102 jobs lost) 3. Forestry and logging (53 jobs lost) 4. Amusements, gambling, and recreation (51 jobs lost) 5. Food and beverage stores (45 jobs lost) From the 107 3-digit NAICS industries, 32 did not experience any change, 37 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 38 industry sectors reported declines during the time period. Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Construction of buildings industry has grown the most with 531 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in Construction of buildings makes up 9.2% percent of the growth in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. Top Growing Industries: 1. Construction of buildings (531 new jobs) 2. Professional and technical services (397 new jobs) 3. Truck transportation (186 new jobs) 4. Heavy and civil engineering construction (139 new jobs) 5. Executive, legislative and general government (117 new jobs)

 

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