In the State of Idaho , the total number of workers for all sectors has decreased by 9,023 total jobs from 2005 to 2010.

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Category: Idaho

In the State of Idaho , the total number of workers for all sectors has decreased by 9,023 total jobs from 2005 to 2010.

From the 280 industries (4-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each year, 147 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, while 131 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.

The general medical and surgical hospitals industry has grown the most with 10,931 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in general medical and surgical hospitals makes up 20.9% percent of the growth in Idaho -- Statewide between the years of 2005 and 2010.

Top 5 Growing Industries
1. General medical and surgical hospitals (+10,931)
2. Elementary and secondary schools (+2,530)
3. Executive, legislative and general government (+1,832)
4. Home health care services (+1,724)
5. Individual and family services (+1,462)

Given the industries in the area, the colleges and universities industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 7,803 jobs in that time period. The declines in colleges and universities make up 12.2% percent of the total employment decline in Idaho -- Statewide for the period between 2005 and 2010.

Top 5 Declining Industries
1. Colleges and universities (-7,803)
2. Computer and peripheral equipment mfg. (-4,150)
3. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. (-4,102)
4. Residential building construction (-3,872)
5. Employment services (-3,427)

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