Taylor County, West Virginia Industry Employment News

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Taylor County, West Virginia, the total employment throughout all industries has decreased by 5.4%, or 168 jobs, from 2001 to 2006. Out of the 66 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 34 did not change, 17 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 15 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period. From of the area's 3-digit NAICS industries, the Food and beverage stores industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 28 jobs during the period. The employment lost in Food and beverage stores makes up 10.6% percent of the total employment decline in Taylor County, West Virginia. Top Declining Industries: 1. Food and beverage stores (28 jobs lost) 2. Building material and garden supply stores (27 jobs lost) 3. Motor vehicle and parts dealers (8 jobs lost) 4. Credit intermediation and related activities (6 jobs lost) 5. Social assistance (6 jobs lost) The Ambulatory health care services industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 48 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in Ambulatory health care services makes up 22.2% percent of the total number of new jobs in Taylor County, West Virginia. Top Growing Industries: 1. Ambulatory health care services (48 new jobs) 2. Specialty trade contractors (31 new jobs) 3. Professional and technical services (11 new jobs) 4. Gasoline stations (8 new jobs) 5. Personal and laundry services (6 new jobs)

 

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