eCanned Job Summary for Washington County, Idaho

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Washington County, Idaho, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has increased by 4.2%, or 122 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006. Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Wood product manufacturing industry has grown the most with 71 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in Wood product manufacturing makes up 6.3% percent of the growth in Washington County, Idaho. Top Growing Industries: 1. Wood product manufacturing (71 new jobs) 2. Credit intermediation and related activities (41 new jobs) 3. Professional and technical services (31 new jobs) 4. Construction of buildings (24 new jobs) 5. Food and beverage stores (21 new jobs) The Agriculture and forestry support activities industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 83 jobs in that time period. The declines in Agriculture and forestry support activities makes up 14.9% percent of the employment lost during the period in Washington County, Idaho. Top Declining Industries: 1. Agriculture and forestry support activities (83 jobs lost) 2. Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods (30 jobs lost) 3. Crop production (10 jobs lost) 4. Nursing and residential care facilities (7 jobs lost) 5. Administration of environmental programs (7 jobs lost) From the 76 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 31 did not experience any change, 25 showed an escalation in the number employed, and 20 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.

 

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