San Mateo County, California 2006 Labor Force Article

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Out of the 183 3-digit NAICS industries, 20 did not change, 59 showed an escalation in the number employed, and 104 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period. In San Mateo County, California, the total number of workers for all sectors has decreased by 3.0%, or 10,264 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006. Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Executive, legislative and general government industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 3,696 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Executive, legislative and general government makes up 8.2% percent of the total number of new jobs in San Mateo County, California. Top Growing Industries: 1. Executive, legislative and general government (3,696 new jobs) 2. Chemical manufacturing (3,624 new jobs) 3. Personal and laundry services (3,576 new jobs) 4. Amusements, gambling, and recreation (3,497 new jobs) 5. Justice, public order, and safety activities (2,924 new jobs) The Professional and technical services industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 34813 jobs in that time period. The declines in Professional and technical services makes up 16.4% percent of the total job loss in San Mateo County, California. Top Declining Industries: 1. Professional and technical services (34813 jobs lost) 2. Food services and drinking places (20733 jobs lost) 3. Air transportation (4313 jobs lost) 4. Publishing industries, except Internet (4209 jobs lost) 5. Computer and electronic product manufacturing (3207 jobs lost)

 

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