2002 to 2006 Employment Summary for Washington County, Wisconsin

Written by Matt

Tuesday, 29 January 2008

In Washington County, Wisconsin, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 8.4%, or 4,050 jobs, total between the years 2002 and 2006. From the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Educational services industry has added the most employment with 2,710 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in Educational services makes up 24.7% percent of the total number of new jobs in Washington County, Wisconsin. Top Growing Industries: 1. Educational services (2,710 new jobs) 2. Administrative and support services (2,108 new jobs) 3. Credit intermediation and related activities (749 new jobs) 4. Food services and drinking places (737 new jobs) 5. Ambulatory health care services (659 new jobs) Given the 134 3-digit NAICS industries, 25 had stable employment, 62 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 47 industries reported a drop in employment.Given the industries in the area, the Machinery manufacturing industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 379 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in Machinery manufacturing makes up 2.5% percent of the total job loss in Washington County, Wisconsin. Top Declining Industries: 1. Machinery manufacturing (379 jobs lost) 2. Transportation equipment manufacturing (266 jobs lost) 3. Printing and related support activities (238 jobs lost) 4. Miscellaneous manufacturing (195 jobs lost) 5. Health and personal care stores (186 jobs lost)

 

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