2002 to 2006 Workforce Summary for Miami-Dade County, Florida

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Professional and technical services industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 62,558 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Professional and technical services makes up 11.0% percent of the total growth in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Top Growing Industries: 1. Professional and technical services (62,558 new jobs) 2. Executive, legislative and general government (44,586 new jobs) 3. Hospitals (35,711 new jobs) 4. Credit intermediation and related activities (26,269 new jobs) 5. Real estate (17,570 new jobs) In Miami-Dade County, Florida, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 2.6%, or 25,866 jobs, from 2001 to 2006. Given the industries in the area, the General merchandise stores industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 14666 jobs. The declines in General merchandise stores makes up 2.7% percent of the employment lost during the period in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Top Declining Industries: 1. General merchandise stores (14666 jobs lost) 2. Postal service (6303 jobs lost) 3. Air transportation (6071 jobs lost) 4. Amusements, gambling, and recreation (4974 jobs lost) 5. Telecommunications (4925 jobs lost) Given the 212 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 25 had stable employment, 95 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 92 industries reported a drop in employment.

 

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