In Snohomish County, jobs in the fishing pay the highest wages

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People with jobs in the fishing industry paid the average highest wages in Snohomish County for 2006. The average industry job in Snohomish County received a wage of $143,633 in 2006. The annual wage is greater than the industry wage rate in Washington of $83,007 and greater than then the pay for jobs in this industry in the United States of $62,933.

High-wage employment in Snohomish County, Washington can be found in securities and commodity contracts brokerage ($121,626), scientific research and development services ($111,466), petroleum and coal products manufacturing ($95,610) and aerospace product and parts manufacturing ($83,348) industries. Note: Click the above Graphic for Detail Comparison

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Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). Private Sector Employment Only.

Snohomish County Wages have increased by 19.8% Since 2001

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Since 2001, industry wages increased in Snohomish County, Washington by a total of 19.8%. This is greater than the growth in average industry wages for Washington and greater than the growth in average industry wages for the United States.

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Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). Private Sector Employment Only.

Snohomish County Industry Wages Exceed Washington, and Wages Exceed the United States

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The average total wages in all industries in Snohomish County, Washington when analyzed can be described as relatively high when analyzed with other 2nd quarter of 2006 County wages throughout the state. The average pay is 3.4 percent higher than the with an state average of $41,025. The average pay was greater than the national industry average of $40,259.

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Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). Private Sector Employment Only.

Snohomish County Five-Year Industry Employment Change

Total industry employment has increased by 10.9 percent since the 2nd Quarter figures of 2001. This change is greater than percent in the State of Washington, which experienced a gain of 5.3 percent from 2001 (2nd Quarter). The gains felt were greater than than the gain seen for the United States of 2.6 percent.

Snohomish County Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Wireless telecommunications carriers industry has experienced the largest percentage growth, expanding by 7597.6 percent from 2001 to 2006. This industry in Snohomish County has grow faster than the industry job growth experienced in Washington, where the industry felt a loss of 9 percent. The Wireless telecommunications carriers industry in Snohomish County outpaced the national average, which felt a lost 0.9 percent of the industry employment.

Top 5 Industries
1. Wireless telecommunications carriers (7597.6 percent gain)
2. Colleges and universities (442.6 percent gain)
3. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing (290.4 percent gain)
4. Other fabricated metal product manufacturing (226.8 percent gain)
5. Machinery and equipment rental and leasing (218.9 percent gain)

Snohomish County Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Beer, wine, and liquor stores industry has seen the largest percentage drop in employment, losing 85.2 percent of the jobs from 2001 to 2006. These have declined faster than the industry sector has gone through in the Washington, where the industry reported a loss of 81.1 percent. The losses in the Beer, wine, and liquor stores industry in Snohomish County outpaced the United States industry losses overall. During this period, the United States lost 3.4 in percent of workers in the Beer, wine, and liquor stores industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Beer, wine, and liquor stores (85.2 percent decline)
2. Telecommunications resellers (80.9 percent decline)
3. Specialized design services (79.2 percent decline)
4. Business, computer and management training (70.6 percent decline)
5. Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing (68.1 percent decline)

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in Snohomish County

From of the area's 4-digit NAICS industries, the Aerospace product and parts manufacturing industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 3,828 jobs during the period. The employment lost in the Aerospace product and parts manufacturing industry make up 35.8 percent of the jobs lost during the period in Snohomish County, Washington.

Top 5 Industries
1. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing (3,828 jobs lost)
2. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. (737 jobs lost)
3. Civic and social organizations (613 jobs lost)
4. Department stores (449 jobs lost)
5. Electronic instrument manufacturing (398 jobs lost)

From the 178 industries with industry data reported by the BLS in each quarter, 64 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, while 114 industry sectors reported declines during the time period.

In Snohomish County, Washington, the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 19,261 total jobs from 2001 to 2006.

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in Snohomish County

The Limited-service eating places industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 1,741 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in the Limited-service eating places industry makes up 6.0 percent of the total number of new jobs in Snohomish County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Limited-service eating places (1,741 new jobs)
2. Building foundation and exterior contractors (1,485 new jobs)
3. Clothing stores (1,310 new jobs)
4. Individual and family services (1,237 new jobs)
5. Scientific research and development services (1,184 new jobs)





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Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). Private Sector Employment Only.

Snohomish County One-Year Industry Employment Change

Snohomish County One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Civic and social organizations industry has lost the largest amount of employment in terms of percentage, losing 58.2 percent from 2005 (2nd Quarter) to 2006 (2nd Quarter). These losses have declined faster than the industry has experienced in the State of Washington, where the industry felt a loss of 4.7 percent. The losses in the Civic and social organizations industry in Snohomish County outpaced the United States in terms of percentage decline of industry employment. In this period, the United States gained 0.1 percent in terms of employees in the Civic and social organizations industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Civic and social organizations (58.2 percent decline)
2. Business, computer and management training (45.3 percent decline)
3. Printing and related support activities (42.6 percent decline)
4. Ag., construction, and mining machinery mfg. (38.2 percent decline)
5. Other residential care facilities (31.2 percent decline)

Snohomish County One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Wireless telecommunications carriers industry has seen the largest percentage job growth, expanding by 800.6 percent from 2005 (2nd quarter) to 2006 (2nd quarter). This industry sector in Snohomish County has grow faster than the growth seen in the industry for Washington, where it saw a loss of 9.1 percent. The Wireless telecommunications carriers industry in Snohomish County outpaced the United States, which experienced a gained 4.5 percent of the employment in this industry.

Top 5 Industries
1. Wireless telecommunications carriers (800.6 percent gain)
2. Museums, historical sites, zoos, and parks (119.5 percent gain)
3. Lessors of nonfinancial intangible assets (61.9 percent gain)
4. Direct selling establishments (60.3 percent gain)
5. Other miscellaneous manufacturing (56.9 percent gain)

The total number of jobs has increased by 6.4 percent since the 2nd Quarter of 2005. This is greater than percent in Washington, which saw a gain of 3.6 percent since 2005 ( 2nd Quarter). The gains in the area were greater than than the gain experienced overall in the US of 2.0 percent.

In Snohomish County, Washington, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has increased by 11,760 jobs from mid-2005 to mid-2006.

Total One-Year Employment Decline in Snohomish County

From of the area's 4-digit NAICS industries, the Department stores industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 802 jobs during the period. The employment lost in the Department stores industry make up 22.6 percent of the jobs lost during the period in Snohomish County, Washington.

Top 5 Industries
1. Department stores (802 jobs lost)
2. Civic and social organizations (506 jobs lost)
3. Printing and related support activities (385 jobs lost)
4. Nursing care facilities (162 jobs lost)
5. Management of companies and enterprises (161 jobs lost)

From the 187 industry sectors (4-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each quarter, 67 accounted an for increase in employment during the period and 119 industries reported employment loss in the period.

Total One-Year Employment Growth in Snohomish County

From the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Aerospace product and parts manufacturing industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 2,485 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in the Aerospace product and parts manufacturing industry makes up 16.3 percent of the growth in Snohomish County.

Top 5 Industries
1. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing (2,485 new jobs)
2. Wireless telecommunications carriers (958 new jobs)
3. Other general merchandise stores (721 new jobs)
4. Limited-service eating places (688 new jobs)
5. Clothing stores (687 new jobs)





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Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). Private Sector Employment Only.

Income and Poverty in Snohomish County, Washington

As the median income level saw a decline since 2000 in Snohomish County, Washington, the Race/Ethnicity category that felt the biggest decline in median income was the Hispanic category. This group felt a decline of 30.7 percent in the last five years. The White Race/Ethnicity category has been least effected by the income level decline in Snohomish County, undergoing a 11.6 percent decline in household income, since the reported levels in 2000.

The American Indian and Alaska Native headed households in Snohomish County reported an income level of $44,641, this median was 28.1 percent less than the median for all households. In Snohomish County, Washington White householders had a median income (2005 Dollars) of $62,809 as reported by the Decennial Census of 2000, which was 1.2 percent greater than the median income in 2000. Hispanic headed households in Snohomish County, Washington , as reported in 2000, had a median household income of $53,463, this income level is 13.9 percent less than the areas median income level for all households. According to the 2000 Census, the Asian headed households in the area have median household incomes of $62,934. This median income level is 1.4 percent greater than the all households reported median in the area. Black or African American householders reported a median household income that was 15.2 percent less than the total 2000 reported median, with a their median reported to be $52,635.

When compared to other counties (or parishes) across the United States, Snohomish County, Washington can be recognized as having a rate of poverty among the people, accounting a rate of 6.9 percent of the individuals existing in families with incomes under the poverty level in 1999. The American Indian and Alaska Native race/ethnicity demographic group, represents the largest rate of poverty with 18.1 percent of the population in 2000 living in poverty. Individuals aged 75 years and over have the largest percent of population in poverty in Snohomish County, accounting 9.4 percent of this demographic group living with incomes under poverty.

The household income has declined from the values (adjusted for inflation) in 2000. The median has decreased to $54,173, which amounts to a 12.7 percent decline. Snohomish County, Washington, in terms of percentage of decline, ranks 2 of 16 counties in percent of decline for median household income in the State of Washington. Snohomish County ranks 103 of 668 counties (or parishes) when analyzing the decline in median income level for the United States.

The rate of poverty in Snohomish County, Washington has increased by 1.8 percent since the amounts published in 2000, moving from 6.9 percent to 8.7 percent.

Compared to other counties (and parishes) throughout the nation, Snohomish County reported a very high household income of $62,080 (Adjusted to 2005 Dollars). This is 13.7 percent higher than the median income in State of Washington of $53,558 and this is 20.9 percent higher than the median household income in the United States of $49,133.

Datasource: U.S. Bureau of the Census. 2000 Decennial Census. 2005 American Community Survey.

Higher Education in Snohomish County, Washington

The 2000 Decennial Census reported that in Snohomish County, Washington, the most common level of education achieved in the area for the male population is the Some College or Associates Degree category, with 37.4 percent receiving this level of education. The women in Snohomish have achieved a lower level of higher education (Bachelors or Higher) than the men in the area: 26.2 percent (Men) versus 22.8 percent (Women). The most common level of education for women in the area is Some College or Associates Degree category, with 40.2 percent of the areas female population attaining this level of education.

Since the year 2000, Snohomish has increased in the percent of the population that is over the age of 25 with a BA or Higher. This population cohort has grown by 2.4 percent to a total of 26.8 percent in 2005. According to the American Community Survey, the proportion of the population in 2005 with a BA or Higher is less than the State of Washington percent of 30.2 and less than the national percent of 27.2.

In Snohomish County, Washington according the 2000 Decennial Census, 24.2 percent of the White Alone, 21.2 percent of Black or African American, 37 percent of the Asian alone and 14.6 percent of the Hispanic or Latino population (over 25) has obtained a Bachelors Degree or Higher.

Between 2000 and 2005, the percent of the male population that can be understood as highly educated has increased by 2.6 percent. By 2005, 28.6 percent of area's male population (+25) achieved a BA or Higher. During the same period, the percent of women (+25) that have earned a BA or higher has increased by a total of 2.2 percent. By 2005, a total of 25 percent of the female population had achieved this level of education.

Snohomish County, Washington may to understood as having a highly-educated population of the working age, with 24.4 percent of the population (+25) having received at least a Bachelors Degree, as reported in the Decennial Census of 2000. Snohomish has a lower percent of individuals with higher educations than the State of Washington's proportion of 27.8 percent and a higher percent than the average across the nation of 24.4 percent.

Datasource: U.S. Bureau of the Census. 2000 Decennial Census. 2005 American Community Survey.

Demographic Profile for Snohomish County, Washington

Snohomish County, Washington has a population base that is comprised of 79.9 percent White, 2 percent African American, 7.3 percent Asian, and 6.3 percent Hispanic. The area population base can be described as having a high amount of racial and ethnic diversity, with 15.6 percent minorities. This is less than the State of Washington percent of 18.3. Since 2000, Snohomish has increased the percent of minority population when 12.3 percent of the population were minorities.

Snohomish County, Washington had an estimated population of 655,944 for the year 2005. The total population has increased sharply, from the population in the year 2000 of 609,175. This growth denotes an increase of 7.7 percent. Snohomish ranks 4 of 39 counties by growth in total population in Washington and the county ranks 65 of 3,141 counties when analyzing total county population change across the nation.

Since 2000, a high number of individuals have migrated to Snohomish from another country. The international migration into Snohomish makes up 9 percent of all immigration into Washington. This level of international migration can be considered high when analyzed against the base population in the year 2005 and compared to other counties across the US.

The U.S. Census Bureau, in the year 2005, estimated a median age in Snohomish County, Washington to be 36.2 years old. The median in Snohomish is less than the median age in Washington of 36.7. Since 2000, the area has experienced an increase in the median age, at that time the median was 34.7 years old. With a total of 25.1 percent of the 2005 population being comprised of individuals under the age of 18, Snohomish can be understood as being made up of a medium-high percent of people under 18. The 18 to 64 years old population group has a relatively high representation within the estimated 2005 area population, making up 65.4 percent of the population within the age category. People 65 years old and older make up 9.5 percent of the total population in the area. Compared to other counties in the US, this represents a relatively low percent of the population base.

When calculating the total land area, Snohomish extends a total area of 2089 square miles. The county has a medium-high density of 314 persons per square mile. Similar counties in the US, in terms of density, include: -- more densely populated -- Lancaster, NE (316 per sq. mile ), Portage, OH (316 per sq. mile ), Livingston, MI (319 per sq. mile ), -- less densely populated -- Newton, GA (314 per sq. mile ), Shawnee, KS (313 per sq. mile ), Whitfield, GA (313 per sq. mile ).

Datasource: Population Estimates Program, U.S. Bureau of the Census.

Housing Report for Snohomish County, Washington

The residential real estate values in Snohomish County, Washington have seen large increases from the housing values in 2000. The residential values have increased by $68,200, or 34.7 percent, from their 2000 value of $196,500.

When compared to other counties in Washington, Snohomish County ranks 5 of 39 in terms of growth of new housing structures between 2001 and 2005. The county stands 402 of 3,141, compared to change in residential structure growth in counties throughout the Unities States.

Snohomish County is made up of a relatively high percentage of high-priced residential real estate. In 2005, the American Community Survey accounted that 9.2 percent of the houses are valued over a half a million dollars.

There seems to be a limited amount of housing that is affordable in Snohomish County, Washington. In 2005, 7 percent of housing was valued under $125k.

In Snohomish County, the U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division accounted for a total of 264,287 homes in the year 2005. This county has gone through a growth in housing units, adding a sum of 20,671 homes since 2001, or 8.5 percent.

Snohomish County recorded a median home value in 2005 of $264,700, published by the American Community Survey. This median is greater than the overall State of Washington 2005 median owner-occupied dwelling value of $227,700 and greater than median home value of $167,500 across the nation during that year.

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Employment Report for Snohomish County, Washington -- Annual 2005 Industry Summary

In Snohomish County, Manufacturing, Retail Trade, and the Health care and social assistance industries have the largest percent of jobs of all industries. The Manufacturing is the largest employment industry and makes up 23.8 percent of all jobs throughout the county, totaling 43,996 individuals. The Retail Trade and Health care and social assistance industries make up 15.2 and 10.5 percent of total employment, respectively.

Manufacturing is the industry with the largest establishments in Snohomish County, averaging 56 jobs per establishment, which is greater than the industry's average in the United States of 39 and greater than the State of Washington average establishment size of 36 for the Manufacturing industry.

The Manufacturing sector has decreased the most in local industry presence in Snohomish County, from the year 2001 to 2005, accounting for 29.1 percent of employment in 2001 to 23.8 percent of total employment in the year 2005.

Management of companies and enterprises in the period of 2001 to 2005 had the largest increase in employment in Snohomish County, moving a total of 156.9 percent. This is greater than the United States change in the sector jobs of 1.6 percent. The State of Washington underwent a employment change in the industry of 12.7 percent, during the period of 2001 to 2005.

In Snohomish County, Manufacturing, Construction and Other services, except public administration are the three industries with the highest location quotients. The Manufacturing industry has a US LQ in the county of 1.85. In other words, the percent of total jobs in the Manufacturing sector is 1.85 times greater than the national average, signifying that Snohomish specializes in Manufacturing.

Manufacturing between the years 2001 and 2005, saw the greatest loss in employment in Snohomish County. The sector dealt with a loss of 7,191 employees during the period, or 14 percent of jobs in the industry. The losses in this industry made up 94.8 percent of all employment losses in the county.





Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW).