2002 to 2006 Workforce News for Rock County, Wisconsin

Written by Matt

Tuesday, 29 January 2008

From the 125 3-digit NAICS industries, 17 did not experience any change, 65 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 43 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.From the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Executive, legislative and general government industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 2,656 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Executive, legislative and general government makes up 18.1% percent of the total industry employment growth in Rock County, Wisconsin. Top Growing Industries: 1. Executive, legislative and general government (2,656 new jobs) 2. Administrative and support services (619 new jobs) 3. Merchant wholesalers, durable goods (466 new jobs) 4. Hospitals (446 new jobs) 5. Food services and drinking places (358 new jobs) In Rock County, Wisconsin, the total number of jobs in all industries in the county has increased by 4.0%, or 2,647 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006. The Transportation equipment manufacturing industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 887 jobs in that time period. The declines in Transportation equipment manufacturing makes up 5.2% percent of the employment lost during the period in Rock County, Wisconsin. Top Declining Industries: 1. Transportation equipment manufacturing (887 jobs lost) 2. Accommodation (156 jobs lost) 3. Miscellaneous manufacturing (146 jobs lost) 4. General merchandise stores (121 jobs lost) 5. Gasoline stations (105 jobs lost)

 

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