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In the State of Florida , the entire sum of jobs in all industries overall has decreased by 638,702 total jobs between 2005 and 2010.
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In the State of Florida , the entire sum of jobs in all industries overall has decreased by 638,702 total jobs from 2005 to 2010.
Out of the 312 industry sectors (4-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 116 showed an escalation in the number employed, while 196 industries reported a drop in employment.
The colleges and universities industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 71,931 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in colleges and universities makes up 16.3% percent of the total number of new jobs in Florida -- Statewide between 2005 and 2010.
Top 5 Growing Industries
1. Colleges and universities (+71,931)
2. Junior colleges (+39,915)
3. General medical and surgical hospitals (+24,837)
4. Offices of physicians (+21,804)
5. Other general merchandise stores (+20,332)
Given the industries in the area, the employment services industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 298,561 jobs in that time period. The declines in employment services make up 30.6% percent of the total employment decline in Florida -- Statewide between the years of 2005 and 2010.
Top 5 Declining Industries
1. Employment services (-298,561)
2. Building foundation and exterior contractors (-54,646)
3. Residential building construction (-50,040)
4. Building equipment contractors (-43,146)
5. Building finishing contractors (-35,590)
Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW).