Wayne County, Utah Industry Economic Summary

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Wayne County, Utah, the total number of workers for all sectors has decreased by 2.9%, or 32 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006. Of the 48 industries (3-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each year, 25 experience no change, 9 showed an escalation in the number employed, and 14 industries reported employment loss in the period.The Administration of economic programs industry has grown the most with 9 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in Administration of economic programs makes up 1.2% percent of the growth in Wayne County, Utah. Top Growing Industries: 1. Administration of economic programs (9 new jobs) 2. Construction of buildings (2 new jobs) Of the area's industries (3-digit NAICS), the Food services and drinking places industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 28 jobs during the period. The employment lost in Food services and drinking places makes up 10.1% percent of the jobs lost during the period in Wayne County, Utah. Top Declining Industries: 1. Food services and drinking places (28 jobs lost) 2. Museums, historical sites, zoos, and parks (12 jobs lost) 3. Educational services (8 jobs lost) 4. Gasoline stations (5 jobs lost) 5. Administration of environmental programs (3 jobs lost)

 

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