Morton County, North Dakota Industry Employment News

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Morton County, North Dakota, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 8.4%, or 690 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006. The Professional and technical services industry has added the most employment with 384 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in Professional and technical services makes up 4.2% percent of the total number of new jobs in Morton County, North Dakota. Top Growing Industries: 1. Professional and technical services (384 new jobs) 2. Merchant wholesalers, durable goods (80 new jobs) 3. Construction of buildings (57 new jobs) 4. Specialty trade contractors (50 new jobs) 5. Ambulatory health care services (42 new jobs) Given the 101 industry sectors (3-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 35 had stable employment, 36 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 30 industries reported a drop in employment.Given the industries in the area, the Membership associations and organizations industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 34 jobs during the period. The employment lost in Membership associations and organizations makes up 3.8% percent of the total employment decline in Morton County, North Dakota. Top Declining Industries: 1. Membership associations and organizations (34 jobs lost) 2. Nursing and residential care facilities (24 jobs lost) 3. Administrative and support services (22 jobs lost) 4. Food and beverage stores (18 jobs lost) 5. Machinery manufacturing (13 jobs lost)

 

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