BLS Workforce Update for Middlesex County, New Jersey

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Of the 196 3-digit NAICS industries, 16 experience no change, 90 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 90 industries reported employment loss in the period.In Middlesex County, New Jersey, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 0.1%, or 223 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006. Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Professional and technical services industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 34,827 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Professional and technical services makes up 4.2% percent of the total growth in Middlesex County, New Jersey. Top Growing Industries: 1. Professional and technical services (34,827 new jobs) 2. Educational services (16,574 new jobs) 3. Executive, legislative and general government (9,310 new jobs) 4. Insurance carriers and related activities (6,780 new jobs) 5. Social assistance (4,178 new jobs) Given the industries in the area, the General merchandise stores industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 8976 jobs during the period. The employment lost in General merchandise stores makes up 3.4% percent of the total employment decline in Middlesex County, New Jersey. Top Declining Industries: 1. General merchandise stores (8976 jobs lost) 2. Unclassified (2998 jobs lost) 3. Administrative and support services (2480 jobs lost) 4. Amusements, gambling, and recreation (2246 jobs lost) 5. Chemical manufacturing (1930 jobs lost)

 

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