Shasta County, California 2006 Employment Summary

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Shasta County, California, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 3.3%, or 2,138 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006. Out of the 162 3-digit NAICS industries, 23 did not change, 72 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 67 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.From the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Professional and technical services industry has grown the most with 3,078 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in Professional and technical services makes up 4.9% percent of the growth in Shasta County, California. Top Growing Industries: 1. Professional and technical services (3,078 new jobs) 2. Executive, legislative and general government (1,493 new jobs) 3. Credit intermediation and related activities (1,166 new jobs) 4. Food services and drinking places (1,140 new jobs) 5. Justice, public order, and safety activities (898 new jobs) Given the industries in the area, the Administration of economic programs industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 767 jobs. The declines in Administration of economic programs makes up 3.5% percent of the jobs lost during the period in Shasta County, California. Top Declining Industries: 1. Administration of economic programs (767 jobs lost) 2. Hospitals (612 jobs lost) 3. Rental and leasing services (311 jobs lost) 4. Utilities (291 jobs lost) 5. Nursing and residential care facilities (209 jobs lost)

 

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