eCanned Job Summary for Wahkiakum County, Washington

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Wahkiakum County, Washington, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 9.0%, or 70 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006. The Administration of environmental programs industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 2 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Administration of environmental programs makes up 5.0% percent of the total growth in Wahkiakum County, Washington. Top Growing Industries: 1. Administration of environmental programs (2 new jobs) 2. Postal service (1 new jobs) 3. Construction of buildings (1 new jobs) Given the industries in the area, the Forestry and logging industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 20 jobs during the period. The employment lost in Forestry and logging makes up 19.0% percent of the employment lost during the period in Wahkiakum County, Washington. Top Declining Industries: 1. Forestry and logging (20 jobs lost) 2. Professional and technical services (1 jobs lost) Given the 46 3-digit NAICS industries, 31 had stable employment, 9 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 6 industries reported a drop in employment.

 

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