2002 to 2006 Economic News for Wasatch County, Utah

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Out of the 86 3-digit NAICS industries, 28 did not change, 39 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 19 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.From of the area's 3-digit NAICS industries, the Gasoline stations industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 49 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in Gasoline stations makes up 9.7% percent of the jobs lost during the period in Wasatch County, Utah. Top Declining Industries: 1. Gasoline stations (49 jobs lost) 2. Heavy and civil engineering construction (46 jobs lost) 3. Administration of environmental programs (20 jobs lost) 4. Rental and leasing services (15 jobs lost) 5. Building material and garden supply stores (15 jobs lost) Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Construction of buildings industry has grown the most with 293 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Construction of buildings makes up 4.7% percent of the growth in Wasatch County, Utah. Top Growing Industries: 1. Construction of buildings (293 new jobs) 2. Specialty trade contractors (258 new jobs) 3. Accommodation (170 new jobs) 4. Professional and technical services (84 new jobs) 5. Food and beverage stores (57 new jobs) In Wasatch County, Utah, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 33.5%, or 1,615 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006.

 

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