Garrett County, Maryland eCanned Employment Update

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

From of the area's 3-digit NAICS industries, the Executive, legislative and general government industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 252 jobs in that time period. The declines in Executive, legislative and general government makes up 19.3% percent of the total job loss in Garrett County, Maryland. Top Declining Industries: 1. Executive, legislative and general government (252 jobs lost) 2. Mining, except oil and gas (128 jobs lost) 3. Membership associations and organizations (97 jobs lost) 4. Food and beverage stores (71 jobs lost) 5. Accommodation (69 jobs lost) Given the 90 industries (3-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each year, 25 had stable employment, 37 showed an escalation in the number employed, and 28 industries reported a drop in employment.In Garrett County, Maryland, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 10.9%, or 1,157 jobs, from 2001 to 2006. From the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the General merchandise stores industry has grown the most with 354 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in General merchandise stores makes up 5.2% percent of the growth in Garrett County, Maryland. Top Growing Industries: 1. General merchandise stores (354 new jobs) 2. Specialty trade contractors (199 new jobs) 3. Amusements, gambling, and recreation (181 new jobs) 4. Support activities for mining (154 new jobs) 5. Social assistance (114 new jobs)

 

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