BLS Labor Force Summary for Nye County, Nevada

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Nye County, Nevada, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 27.4%, or 2,744 jobs, between 2002 and 2006. Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Professional and technical services industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 2,011 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Professional and technical services makes up 5.4% percent of the total growth in Nye County, Nevada. Top Growing Industries: 1. Professional and technical services (2,011 new jobs) 2. Specialty trade contractors (356 new jobs) 3. Construction of buildings (206 new jobs) 4. Administrative and support services (175 new jobs) 5. Food services and drinking places (140 new jobs) Of the 79 industries (3-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each year, 17 experience no change, 40 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 22 industries reported employment loss in the period.The Administration of environmental programs industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 16 jobs in that time period. The declines in Administration of environmental programs makes up 0.5% percent of the jobs lost during the period in Nye County, Nevada. Top Declining Industries: 1. Administration of environmental programs (16 jobs lost) 2. Administration of economic programs (13 jobs lost) 3. Crop production (12 jobs lost) 4. Nonstore retailers (12 jobs lost) 5. Truck transportation (9 jobs lost)

 

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