Worcester County, Maryland Industry Labor Force Summary

Written by Matt

Wednesday, 30 January 2008

From the 110 industries (3-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each year, 29 did not experience any change, 46 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, and 35 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.In Worcester County, Maryland, the total employment throughout all industries has decreased by 2.1%, or 546 jobs, total from 2002 to 2006. Of the area's industries (3-digit NAICS), the Food manufacturing industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 828 jobs. The declines in Food manufacturing makes up 15.8% percent of the jobs lost during the period in Worcester County, Maryland. Top Declining Industries: 1. Food manufacturing (828 jobs lost) 2. Administrative and support services (203 jobs lost) 3. General merchandise stores (154 jobs lost) 4. Merchant wholesalers, durable goods (132 jobs lost) 5. Accommodation (126 jobs lost) Out of the 3-digit NAICS industries, the Educational services industry has brought the most jobs with a total of 1,063 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in Educational services makes up 7.1% percent of the total growth in Worcester County, Maryland. Top Growing Industries: 1. Educational services (1,063 new jobs) 2. Professional and technical services (546 new jobs) 3. Specialty trade contractors (347 new jobs) 4. Justice, public order, and safety activities (211 new jobs) 5. Real estate (127 new jobs)

 

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