Washington County, Rhode Island 2006 Job News

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Washington County, Rhode Island, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 9.6%, or 4,339 jobs, total between the years 2002 and 2006. Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Justice, public order, and safety activities industry has grown the most with 522 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Justice, public order, and safety activities makes up 2.4% percent of the growth in Washington County, Rhode Island. Top Growing Industries: 1. Justice, public order, and safety activities (522 new jobs) 2. Executive, legislative and general government (481 new jobs) 3. Nursing and residential care facilities (315 new jobs) 4. Food services and drinking places (306 new jobs) 5. Merchant wholesalers, durable goods (234 new jobs) Given the 134 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each year, 27 had stable employment, 64 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 43 industries reported a drop in employment.From of the area's 3-digit NAICS industries, the Accommodation industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 218 jobs in that time period. The declines in Accommodation makes up 3.8% percent of the employment lost during the period in Washington County, Rhode Island. Top Declining Industries: 1. Accommodation (218 jobs lost) 2. Fabricated metal product manufacturing (155 jobs lost) 3. General merchandise stores (132 jobs lost) 4. Health and personal care stores (102 jobs lost) 5. Electrical equipment and appliance mfg. (99 jobs lost)

 

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