BLS Job Update for Teton County, Wyoming

Written by Matt

Tuesday, 29 January 2008

Given the industries in the area, the General merchandise stores industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 295 jobs during the period. The employment lost in General merchandise stores makes up 21.9% percent of the jobs lost during the period in Teton County, Wyoming. Top Declining Industries: 1. General merchandise stores (295 jobs lost) 2. Construction of buildings (161 jobs lost) 3. Specialty trade contractors (47 jobs lost) 4. Publishing industries, except Internet (47 jobs lost) 5. Printing and related support activities (30 jobs lost) Of the 105 industries (3-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each year, 30 experience no change, 46 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 29 industries reported employment loss in the period.In Teton County, Wyoming, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 7.5%, or 1,253 jobs, between 2002 and 2006. Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Accommodation industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 632 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Accommodation makes up 6.3% percent of the total number of new jobs in Teton County, Wyoming. Top Growing Industries: 1. Accommodation (632 new jobs) 2. Amusements, gambling, and recreation (145 new jobs) 3. Museums, historical sites, zoos, and parks (132 new jobs) 4. Food services and drinking places (118 new jobs) 5. Food and beverage stores (89 new jobs)

 

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