Taylor County, Florida Industry Labor Force Report

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Given the 71 industry sectors (3-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 29 had stable employment, 23 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 19 industries reported a drop in employment.From of the area's 3-digit NAICS industries, the Gasoline stations industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 75 jobs. The declines in Gasoline stations makes up 12.0% percent of the total employment decline in Taylor County, Florida. Top Declining Industries: 1. Gasoline stations (75 jobs lost) 2. Accommodation (43 jobs lost) 3. Merchant wholesalers, durable goods (27 jobs lost) 4. Food and beverage stores (26 jobs lost) 5. Clothing and clothing accessories stores (12 jobs lost) The Fabricated metal product manufacturing industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 76 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in Fabricated metal product manufacturing makes up 6.8% percent of the total growth in Taylor County, Florida. Top Growing Industries: 1. Fabricated metal product manufacturing (76 new jobs) 2. Forestry and logging (68 new jobs) 3. Specialty trade contractors (61 new jobs) 4. Rental and leasing services (50 new jobs) 5. Food services and drinking places (37 new jobs) In Taylor County, Florida, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 6.3%, or 415 jobs, total between the years 2002 and 2006.

 

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