Orange County, California Industry Job Update

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

From the 238 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 15 did not experience any change, 121 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 102 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Administrative and support services industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 132,757 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Administrative and support services makes up 7.3% percent of the growth in Orange County, California. Top Growing Industries: 1. Administrative and support services (132,757 new jobs) 2. Professional and technical services (110,258 new jobs) 3. Insurance carriers and related activities (35,737 new jobs) 4. Amusements, gambling, and recreation (27,195 new jobs) 5. Hospitals (23,827 new jobs) In Orange County, California, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 8.1%, or 112,935 jobs, between 2002 and 2006. Of the area's industries (3-digit NAICS), the Educational services industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 62194 jobs. The declines in Educational services makes up 6.2% percent of the employment lost during the period in Orange County, California. Top Declining Industries: 1. Educational services (62194 jobs lost) 2. Accommodation (18785 jobs lost) 3. Repair and maintenance (16175 jobs lost) 4. Justice, public order, and safety activities (13768 jobs lost) 5. Personal and laundry services (12086 jobs lost)

 

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