2002 to 2006 Job News for Weber County, Utah

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

In Weber County, Utah, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 7.0%, or 5,963 jobs, from 2001 to 2006. From the 174 industry sectors (3-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 23 did not experience any change, 83 accounted an for increase in employment during the period, and 68 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.Given the industries in the area, the Amusements, gambling, and recreation industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 938 jobs in that time period. The declines in Amusements, gambling, and recreation makes up 2.3% percent of the employment lost during the period in Weber County, Utah. Top Declining Industries: 1. Amusements, gambling, and recreation (938 jobs lost) 2. Justice, public order, and safety activities (901 jobs lost) 3. Personal and laundry services (770 jobs lost) 4. Administration of human resource programs (601 jobs lost) 5. Administration of environmental programs (482 jobs lost) The Educational services industry has grown the most with 4,898 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in Educational services makes up 3.6% percent of the total industry employment growth in Weber County, Utah. Top Growing Industries: 1. Educational services (4,898 new jobs) 2. Executive, legislative and general government (4,789 new jobs) 3. Credit intermediation and related activities (2,395 new jobs) 4. Food and beverage stores (2,035 new jobs) 5. Administrative and support services (1,342 new jobs)

 

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