BLS Job Article for Richland County, South Carolina

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Of the 213 3-digit NAICS industries, 24 experience no change, 94 accounted an for increase in employment during the period, and 95 industries reported employment loss in the period.From of the area's 3-digit NAICS industries, the Administrative and support services industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 13579 jobs during the period. The employment lost in Administrative and support services makes up 10.1% percent of the jobs lost during the period in Richland County, South Carolina. Top Declining Industries: 1. Administrative and support services (13579 jobs lost) 2. Administration of human resource programs (6597 jobs lost) 3. Credit intermediation and related activities (6508 jobs lost) 4. General merchandise stores (3724 jobs lost) 5. Administration of economic programs (3301 jobs lost) Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Food services and drinking places industry has grown the most with 15,103 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in Food services and drinking places makes up 2.1% percent of the total growth in Richland County, South Carolina. Top Growing Industries: 1. Food services and drinking places (15,103 new jobs) 2. Professional and technical services (10,438 new jobs) 3. Insurance carriers and related activities (10,044 new jobs) 4. Hospitals (8,021 new jobs) 5. Educational services (6,952 new jobs) In Richland County, South Carolina, the total number of jobs in all industries in the county has increased by 2.9%, or 5,943 jobs, from 2001 to 2006.

 

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