Wayne County, Pennsylvania 2006 Workforce News

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Out of the 107 industries (3-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each year, 28 did not change, 53 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 26 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.Of the area's industries (3-digit NAICS), the Accommodation industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 374 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in Accommodation makes up 14.8% percent of the total job loss in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. Top Declining Industries: 1. Accommodation (374 jobs lost) 2. Utilities (92 jobs lost) 3. Miscellaneous store retailers (59 jobs lost) 4. Wood product manufacturing (53 jobs lost) 5. Merchant wholesalers, durable goods (43 jobs lost) In Wayne County, Pennsylvania, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 10.5%, or 1,495 jobs, from 2001 to 2006. Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Educational services industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 805 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Educational services makes up 1.1% percent of the total number of new jobs in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. Top Growing Industries: 1. Educational services (805 new jobs) 2. Heavy and civil engineering construction (345 new jobs) 3. Justice, public order, and safety activities (313 new jobs) 4. Professional and technical services (295 new jobs) 5. Specialty trade contractors (247 new jobs)

 

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