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In the State of Montana , the total number of workers for all sectors has increased by 5,888 total jobs between 2005 and 2010.
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In the State of Montana , the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has increased by 5,888 total jobs from 2005 to 2010.
Of the 265 industries (4-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each year, 140 accounted an for increase in employment during the period and 122 industry sectors accounting for employment declines during that time period.
Of the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the highway, street, and bridge construction industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 2,149 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in highway, street, and bridge construction makes up 6.6% percent of the total number of new jobs in Montana -- Statewide between 2005 and 2010.
Top 5 Growing Industries
1. Highway, street, and bridge construction (+2,149)
2. Business support services (+2,116)
3. Administration of economic programs (+1,425)
4. Offices of physicians (+1,345)
5. Other residential care facilities (+1,076)
Given the industries in the area, the residential building construction industry has lost the most employment with a total loss of 2,166 jobs. The declines in residential building construction make up 9.2% percent of the total employment decline in Montana -- Statewide between the years of 2005 and 2010.
Top 5 Declining Industries
1. Residential building construction (-2,166)
2. Sawmills and wood preservation (-1,130)
3. Employment services (-922)
4. Building finishing contractors (-772)
5. Building foundation and exterior contractors (-739)
Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW).


