2002 to 2006 Job Summary for San Benito County, California

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Out of the 89 industry sectors (3-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 24 did not change, 34 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 31 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.In San Benito County, California, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 7.9%, or 1,193 jobs, from 2001 to 2006. Given the industries in the area, the Crop production industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 327 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in Crop production makes up 17.8% percent of the total job loss in San Benito County, California. Top Declining Industries: 1. Crop production (327 jobs lost) 2. Fabricated metal product manufacturing (135 jobs lost) 3. Motor vehicle and parts dealers (84 jobs lost) 4. Executive, legislative and general government (78 jobs lost) 5. Health and personal care stores (40 jobs lost) The Specialty trade contractors industry has added the most employment with 486 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Specialty trade contractors makes up 6.8% percent of the total number of new jobs in San Benito County, California. Top Growing Industries: 1. Specialty trade contractors (486 new jobs) 2. Agriculture and forestry support activities (237 new jobs) 3. Food services and drinking places (175 new jobs) 4. Construction of buildings (169 new jobs) 5. Furniture and related product manufacturing (141 new jobs)

 

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