BLS Workforce Update for Mercer County, Pennsylvania

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

From the 155 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 28 did not experience any change, 58 showed an escalation in the number employed, and 69 industry sectors reported declines during the time period. From the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Professional and technical services industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 733 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in Professional and technical services makes up 2.8% percent of the total number of new jobs in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. Top Growing Industries: 1. Professional and technical services (733 new jobs) 2. Machinery manufacturing (675 new jobs) 3. Social assistance (484 new jobs) 4. Ambulatory health care services (466 new jobs) 5. Justice, public order, and safety activities (449 new jobs) In Mercer County, Pennsylvania, the total number of jobs in all industries in the county has increased by 0.2%, or 97 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006. Given the industries in the area, the Executive, legislative and general government industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 1054 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in Executive, legislative and general government makes up 5.0% percent of the total employment decline in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. Top Declining Industries: 1. Executive, legislative and general government (1054 jobs lost) 2. Primary metal manufacturing (557 jobs lost) 3. Hospitals (421 jobs lost) 4. Transportation equipment manufacturing (364 jobs lost) 5. Food services and drinking places (319 jobs lost)

 

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