Washington County, Utah Industry Employment Article

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Specialty trade contractors industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 3,117 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in Specialty trade contractors makes up 6.7% percent of the total number of new jobs in Washington County, Utah. Top Growing Industries: 1. Specialty trade contractors (3,117 new jobs) 2. Food services and drinking places (1,044 new jobs) 3. Credit intermediation and related activities (847 new jobs) 4. Professional and technical services (572 new jobs) 5. Nursing and residential care facilities (559 new jobs) Given the 152 3-digit NAICS industries, 29 had stable employment, 80 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 43 industries reported a drop in employment.The Executive, legislative and general government industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 392 jobs during the period. The employment lost in Executive, legislative and general government makes up 5.8% percent of the total employment decline in Washington County, Utah. Top Declining Industries: 1. Executive, legislative and general government (392 jobs lost) 2. Justice, public order, and safety activities (331 jobs lost) 3. Personal and laundry services (295 jobs lost) 4. Administration of human resource programs (184 jobs lost) 5. Nonstore retailers (182 jobs lost) In Washington County, Utah, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 38.8%, or 14,198 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006.

 

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