Whatcom County, Washington 2006 Economic News

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

Of the industries (3-digit NAICS) in the area, the Educational services industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 4,064 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in Educational services makes up 4.5% percent of the total industry employment growth in Whatcom County, Washington. Top Growing Industries: 1. Educational services (4,064 new jobs) 2. Ambulatory health care services (3,112 new jobs) 3. Executive, legislative and general government (2,947 new jobs) 4. Professional and technical services (2,853 new jobs) 5. Food services and drinking places (1,006 new jobs) The Utilities industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 211 jobs. The declines in Utilities makes up 0.9% percent of the employment lost during the period in Whatcom County, Washington. Top Declining Industries: 1. Utilities (211 jobs lost) 2. Membership associations and organizations (145 jobs lost) 3. National security and international affairs (142 jobs lost) 4. Telecommunications (128 jobs lost) 5. Animal production (109 jobs lost) From the 183 industry sectors (3-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 30 did not experience any change, 100 reported job growth in the duration of the last five years, and 53 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.In Whatcom County, Washington, the total employment throughout all industries has increased by 14.0%, or 9,855 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006.

 

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