Perkins County, South Dakota Industry Workforce Report

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Perkins County, South Dakota, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has decreased by 3.7%, or 46 jobs, total between the years 2002 and 2006. The Educational services industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 25 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in Educational services makes up 8.1% percent of the total job loss in Perkins County, South Dakota. Top Declining Industries: 1. Educational services (25 jobs lost) 2. Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods (24 jobs lost) 3. Motor vehicle and parts dealers (12 jobs lost) 4. Social assistance (7 jobs lost) 5. Credit intermediation and related activities (6 jobs lost) From the 53 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 29 did not experience any change, 10 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 14 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.The Specialty trade contractors industry has added the most employment with 7 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Specialty trade contractors makes up 4.1% percent of the growth in Perkins County, South Dakota. Top Growing Industries: 1. Specialty trade contractors (7 new jobs) 2. Gasoline stations (7 new jobs) 3. Membership associations and organizations (4 new jobs) 4. Repair and maintenance (3 new jobs) 5. Truck transportation (1 new jobs)

 

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