BLS Labor Force News for Salem County, New Jersey

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Of the 117 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 27 experience no change, 44 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 46 industries reported employment loss in the period.Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Utilities industry has added the most employment with 2,056 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in Utilities makes up 7.5% percent of the total industry employment growth in Salem County, New Jersey. Top Growing Industries: 1. Utilities (2,056 new jobs) 2. Credit intermediation and related activities (384 new jobs) 3. Food services and drinking places (343 new jobs) 4. Justice, public order, and safety activities (317 new jobs) 5. Nursing and residential care facilities (265 new jobs) Of the area's industries (3-digit NAICS), the Educational services industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 2121 jobs in that time period. The declines in Educational services makes up 14.8% percent of the employment lost during the period in Salem County, New Jersey. Top Declining Industries: 1. Educational services (2121 jobs lost) 2. Executive, legislative and general government (738 jobs lost) 3. Professional and technical services (383 jobs lost) 4. Unclassified (74 jobs lost) 5. Crop production (72 jobs lost) In Salem County, New Jersey, the total number of jobs in all industries in the county has increased by 5.8%, or 1,261 jobs, from 2001 to 2006.

 

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