2002 to 2006 Economic Article for Pierce County, Washington

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Food services and drinking places industry has added the most employment with 20,486 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in Food services and drinking places makes up 7.3% percent of the growth in Pierce County, Washington. Top Growing Industries: 1. Food services and drinking places (20,486 new jobs) 2. Executive, legislative and general government (9,256 new jobs) 3. Professional and technical services (7,967 new jobs) 4. Hospitals (7,107 new jobs) 5. Social assistance (6,076 new jobs) In Pierce County, Washington, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 11.5%, or 27,310 jobs, from 2001 to 2006. Out of the 255 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 28 did not change, 125 showed an escalation in the number employed, and 102 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.Of the area's industries (3-digit NAICS), the Food and beverage stores industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 5361 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in Food and beverage stores makes up 3.4% percent of the total employment decline in Pierce County, Washington. Top Declining Industries: 1. Food and beverage stores (5361 jobs lost) 2. General merchandise stores (4532 jobs lost) 3. Credit intermediation and related activities (3589 jobs lost) 4. Educational services (3166 jobs lost) 5. Amusements, gambling, and recreation (3109 jobs lost)

 

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