2002 to 2006 Job Article for Monongalia County, West Virginia

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Out of the 151 3-digit NAICS industries, 31 did not change, 74 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 46 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.In Monongalia County, West Virginia, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 11.9%, or 5,184 jobs, from 2001 to 2006. The Administration of economic programs industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 375 jobs. The declines in Administration of economic programs makes up 3.0% percent of the total job loss in Monongalia County, West Virginia. Top Declining Industries: 1. Administration of economic programs (375 jobs lost) 2. Utilities (165 jobs lost) 3. Telecommunications (124 jobs lost) 4. Administrative and support services (92 jobs lost) 5. Administration of human resource programs (91 jobs lost) Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Professional and technical services industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 1,665 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Professional and technical services makes up 4.3% percent of the growth in Monongalia County, West Virginia. Top Growing Industries: 1. Professional and technical services (1,665 new jobs) 2. Hospitals (1,038 new jobs) 3. Food services and drinking places (594 new jobs) 4. Credit intermediation and related activities (539 new jobs) 5. Executive, legislative and general government (517 new jobs)

 

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