2002 to 2006 Workforce Summary for Sawyer County, Wisconsin

Written by Matt

Tuesday, 29 January 2008

From the 90 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 28 did not experience any change, 28 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 34 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.From the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Wood product manufacturing industry has added the most employment with 142 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Wood product manufacturing makes up 8.0% percent of the total growth in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. Top Growing Industries: 1. Wood product manufacturing (142 new jobs) 2. Food services and drinking places (100 new jobs) 3. Professional and technical services (65 new jobs) 4. Social assistance (41 new jobs) 5. Specialty trade contractors (27 new jobs) From of the area's 3-digit NAICS industries, the Food and beverage stores industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 35 jobs. The declines in Food and beverage stores makes up 3.2% percent of the total job loss in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. Top Declining Industries: 1. Food and beverage stores (35 jobs lost) 2. Fabricated metal product manufacturing (21 jobs lost) 3. Construction of buildings (21 jobs lost) 4. Amusements, gambling, and recreation (19 jobs lost) 5. Gasoline stations (16 jobs lost) In Sawyer County, Wisconsin, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 3.1%, or 214 jobs, from 2001 to 2006.

 

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