BLS Labor Force Article for Storey County, Nevada

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

From of the area's 3-digit NAICS industries, the Food services and drinking places industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 31 jobs in that time period. The declines in Food services and drinking places makes up 77.5% percent of the total employment decline in Storey County, Nevada. Top Declining Industries: 1. Food services and drinking places (31 jobs lost) 2. Miscellaneous store retailers (6 jobs lost) 3. Clothing and clothing accessories stores (3 jobs lost) From the 31 industries (3-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each year, 22 did not experience any change, 6 showed an escalation in the number employed, and 3 industry sectors reported declines during the time period. In Storey County, Nevada, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has increased by 155.6%, or 1,307 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006. Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Specialty trade contractors industry has grown the most with 82 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Specialty trade contractors makes up 21.5% percent of the total industry employment growth in Storey County, Nevada. Top Growing Industries: 1. Specialty trade contractors (82 new jobs) 2. Professional and technical services (30 new jobs) 3. Accommodation (3 new jobs) 4. Postal service (0 new jobs)

 

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