2002 to 2006 Job News for Putnam County, West Virginia

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Putnam County, West Virginia, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 7.1%, or 1,241 jobs, from 2001 to 2006. The Utilities industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 533 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in Utilities makes up 13.2% percent of the jobs lost during the period in Putnam County, West Virginia. Top Declining Industries: 1. Utilities (533 jobs lost) 2. Chemical manufacturing (319 jobs lost) 3. Administration of economic programs (211 jobs lost) 4. Truck transportation (63 jobs lost) 5. Executive, legislative and general government (27 jobs lost) From the 116 industry sectors (3-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 33 did not experience any change, 49 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 34 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Specialty trade contractors industry has grown the most with 733 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in Specialty trade contractors makes up 15.0% percent of the total number of new jobs in Putnam County, West Virginia. Top Growing Industries: 1. Specialty trade contractors (733 new jobs) 2. Professional and technical services (624 new jobs) 3. Credit intermediation and related activities (264 new jobs) 4. Construction of buildings (169 new jobs) 5. Merchant wholesalers, durable goods (142 new jobs)

 

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