Talbot County, Maryland Industry Workforce Article

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Out of the 105 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 33 did not change, 42 accounted an for increase in employment during the period, and 30 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period. Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Professional and technical services industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 1,147 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in Professional and technical services makes up 9.3% percent of the total industry employment growth in Talbot County, Maryland. Top Growing Industries: 1. Professional and technical services (1,147 new jobs) 2. Educational services (525 new jobs) 3. Specialty trade contractors (206 new jobs) 4. Real estate (94 new jobs) 5. Food services and drinking places (73 new jobs) Of the area's industries (3-digit NAICS), the Private households industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 79 jobs in that time period. The declines in Private households makes up 5.1% percent of the total job loss in Talbot County, Maryland. Top Declining Industries: 1. Private households (79 jobs lost) 2. Credit intermediation and related activities (47 jobs lost) 3. Gasoline stations (46 jobs lost) 4. Electronics and appliance stores (38 jobs lost) 5. Repair and maintenance (31 jobs lost) In Talbot County, Maryland, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 2.0%, or 371 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006.

 

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