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Industry Wages have Increased by 15.8 Percent in the United States

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Reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the non-adjusted wages have increased by 15.8 percent from the 2nd quarter of 2001 to the 2nd quarter of 2006. The average in 2001 was $34,755 and in 2006 the average was up to $40,259.

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Throughout the States, increases range from a high of 30.4 percent in Wyoming to a low of 8 percent in the State of Washington. The median increase was about 17 percent.

The counties have a wage range of wage change from 2001 to 2006. Loup County, Nebraska saw the greatest changes in average industry wages, growing by 132.2 percent. On the other hand, King County Texas felt a decline of 37.1 percent in their average industry wages. Like with the States, the median was about 17 percent.

Data Source: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). Private Sector Employment Only. 2nd Quarter 2006

United States Industry Wages Averaged $34,755 in the 2nd Quarter of 2006

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Average Industry Wages by State

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Top Ten States - in Terms of Wages in the United States

The states have average industry wages that range from a high of $61,860 in the District of Columbia to a low of $28,158 in the State of Montana. The highest concentration of high wage states occurs in the Northeast region of the United States. Other high-wage states, such as California and Illinois have major portions of their overall employment in major metropolitan areas, which may also drive the average wages in these area up.

1. District of Columbia ($61,860)
2. Connecticut ($50,793)
3. New York ($50,107)
4. Massachusetts ($49,785)
5. New Jersey ($48,393)
6. California ($45,358)
7. Delaware ($44,457)
8. Illinois ($43,351)
9. Maryland ($42,474)
10. Virginia ($42,126)

Average Industry Wages by County
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Top Ten Counties in Terms of Wages in the United States
The industry wages in the Untied States range from a high a $80,974 in New York County, New York to a low of $7,969 in McPherson County, Nebraska.

1. New York County, New York ($80,974)
2. Loving County, Texas ($77,409)
3. North Slope Borough, Alaska ($74,878)
4. Santa Clara County, California ($74,124)
5. Eureka County, Nevada ($72,228)
6. Butte County, Idaho ($69,466)
7. Surry County, Virginia ($67,297)
8. Somerset County, New Jersey ($65,711)
9. Fairfield County, Connecticut ($64,675)
10. Suffolk County, Massachusetts ($64,272)

Data Source: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). Private Sector Employment Only. 2nd Quarter 2006.

United States Five-Year Industry Employment Change

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(Blue Represents Growth, Red Represents Decline)

The counties (and parishes) in the United States in terms of employment growth percent from the 2nd quarter of 2001 to the 2nd quater of 2006, range from a 176.5 percent job gained in Bristol Bay Borough, AK to a low of a 78.9 percent job lost in Loving County, TX.

Top ten counties (and parishes) in terms of highest industry employment growth percent in the United States
Industry Employment Growth Percent

1. Bristol Bay Borough, AK (176.5 percent gain)
2. Loup County, NE (158.7 percent gain)
3. Sumter County, FL (156.3 percent gain)
4. Storey County, NV (152.4 percent gain)
5. Dallas County, IA (113.8 percent gain)
6. Camas County, ID (110.8 percent gain)
7. Madison County, MT (106.9 percent gain)
8. Liberty County, FL (105.2 percent gain)
9. Sublette County, WY (99.1 percent gain)
10. Lincoln County, SD (95.7 percent gain)

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the counties (and parishes) in the United States in terms of total employment growth from the 2nd quarter of 2001 to the 2nd quarter of 2006, range from 223,029 total jobs gained in Maricopa County, AZ to a low of 145,408 jobs lost in Santa Clara County, CA.

Top ten counties (and parishes) in terms of highest total industry employment growth in the United States
Total Industry Employment Growth

1. Maricopa County, AZ (223,029 jobs gained)
2. Clark County, NV (171,423 jobs gained)
3. Riverside County, CA (123,960 jobs gained)
4. San Bernardino County, CA (98,302 jobs gained)
5. Orange County, CA (95,269 jobs gained)
6. San Diego County, CA (87,320 jobs gained)
7. Collin County, TX (72,316 jobs gained)
8. Broward County, FL (69,731 jobs gained)
9. Orange County, FL (65,495 jobs gained)
10. Palm Beach County, FL (58,989 jobs gained)

The United States: Five-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Hunting and trapping industry has lost the largest percent of jobs, losing 51.3 percent from 2001 (Q2) to 2006 (Q2).

Top 5 Industries
1. Hunting and trapping (51.3 percent decline)
2. Apparel knitting mills (47 percent decline)
3. Fabric mills (46.3 percent decline)
4. Cut and sew apparel manufacturing (45.7 percent decline)
5. Other leather product manufacturing (42.8 percent decline)

The United States: Five-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Postal service industry has gone through the largest job growth by percent, increasing by 89.6 percent from 2001 to 2006..

Top 5 Industries
1. Postal service (89.6 percent gain)
2. Educational support services (70.7 percent gain)
3. Activities related to credit intermediation (49.5 percent gain)
4. Office administrative services (37.6 percent gain)
5. Home health care services (36.8 percent gain)

Total Five-Year Employment Growth in the United States

From the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the Full-service restaurants industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 520,880 total jobs brought in during the period. The growth in the Full-service restaurants industry makes up 6.8 percent of the total growth in United States.

Top 5 Industries
1. Full-service restaurants (520,880 new jobs)
2. Limited-service eating places (493,407 new jobs)
3. Other general merchandise stores (324,026 new jobs)
4. General medical and surgical hospitals (323,184 new jobs)
5. Individual and family services (251,963 new jobs)

Total Five-Year Employment Decline in the United States

From of the area's 4-digit NAICS industries, the Wired telecommunications carriers industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 254,815 jobs in that time period. The declines in the Wired telecommunications carriers industry make up 5.3 percent of the jobs lost during the period in United States.

Top 5 Industries
1. Wired telecommunications carriers (254,815 jobs lost)
2. Semiconductor and electronic component mfg. (210,669 jobs lost)
3. Department stores (188,463 jobs lost)
4. Cut and sew apparel manufacturing (159,248 jobs lost)
5. Scheduled air transportation (145,053 jobs lost)

Out of the 310 4-digit NAICS industries, 181 accounted an for increase in employment during the period and 129 industries reported a drop in employment.

In the United States, the total number of jobs throughout all industries has increased by 2,828,465 total jobs from 2001 to 2006.

About: This report is part 2 of 6 in the eCanned.com Industry Analysis Series.

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

United States One-Year Industry Employment Change

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In the United States, the aggregate employment for all industry sectors has increased by 2,200,734 total jobs between the 2nd Quarter of 2005 and 2nd Quarter of 2006.

Out of the 310 industries (4-digit NAICS) with sufficient data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in each quarter, 118 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, while 192 industries reported employment loss in the period.

Total One-Year Employment Growth in the United States

The Employment services industry has grown the most with 106,872 jobs added during the time period. These new jobs in the Employment services industry makes up 4.0 percent of the total number of new jobs in United States.

Top 5 Industries
1. Employment services (106,872 new jobs)
2. Building equipment contractors (104,417 new jobs)
3. Full-service restaurants (96,725 new jobs)
4. Limited-service eating places (93,286 new jobs)
5. Computer systems design and related services (80,973 new jobs)

Total One-Year Employment Decline in the United States

Of the 4-digit NAICS industries, the Wired telecommunications carriers industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 30,023 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in the Wired telecommunications carriers industry make up 6.7 percent of the employment lost during the period in United States.

Top 5 Industries
1. Wired telecommunications carriers (30,023 jobs lost)
2. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing (26,562 jobs lost)
3. Department stores (25,585 jobs lost)
4. Scheduled air transportation (22,502 jobs lost)
5. Office supplies, stationery, and gift stores (15,560 jobs lost)

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the counties (and parishes) in the United States in terms of total employment growth from the 2nd quarter of 2005 to the 2nd quarter of 2006, range from 91,824 total jobs gained in Los Angeles County, CA to a low of 69,009 jobs lost in Orleans Parish, LA.

Top ten counties (and parishes) in terms of highest total industry employment growth in the United States
Total Industry Employment Growth

1. Los Angeles County, CA (91,824 jobs gained)
2. Maricopa County, AZ (88,616 jobs gained)
3. Harris County, TX (65,024 jobs gained)
4. New York County, NY (46,120 jobs gained)
5. Clark County, NV (45,820 jobs gained)
6. Dallas County, TX (36,941 jobs gained)
7. King County, WA (35,912 jobs gained)
8. Fulton County, GA (34,653 jobs gained)
9. Cook County, IL (32,316 jobs gained)
10. Riverside County, CA (29,928 jobs gained)

The total number of jobs has increased by 2 percent from 2005 (2nd Quarter).

The United States: One-Year Percentage Growth in Employment

The Support activities for mining industry has experienced the largest percentage growth, expanding by 17.8 percent from 2005 to 2006..

Top 5 Industries
1. Support activities for mining (17.8 percent gain)
2. Agents and managers for public figures (13.5 percent gain)
3. Unclassified (12.1 percent gain)
4. Educational support services (11.1 percent gain)
5. Postal service (10.5 percent gain)

The state of United States: One-Year Percentage Decline in Employment

The Rail transportation industry has lost the largest percent of jobs, losing 25.5 percent of the jobs from the 2nd quarter of 2005 to 2nd quarter of 2006.

Top 5 Industries
1. Rail transportation (25.5 percent decline)
2. Fabric mills (13 percent decline)
3. Tobacco manufacturing (10.3 percent decline)
4. Apparel knitting mills (10.2 percent decline)
5. General rental centers (8.8 percent decline)

The counties (and parishes) in the United States in terms of employment growth percent from the 2nd quarter of 2005 to the 2nd quater of 2006, range from a 99.4 percent job gained in Butte County, ID to a low of a 54.8 percent job lost in St Bernard Parish, LA.

Top ten counties (and parishes) in terms of highest industry employment growth percent in the United States
Industry Employment Growth Percent

1. Butte County, ID (99.4 percent gain)
2. Storey County, NV (68.7 percent gain)
3. Madison County, MT (59.9 percent gain)
4. Owyhee County, ID (47.5 percent gain)
5. Los Alamos County, NM (43.5 percent gain)
6. Wheeler County, GA (42.2 percent gain)
7. Adams County, ID (35.5 percent gain)
8. Allendale County, SC (34.7 percent gain)
9. Ellsworth County, KS (30.2 percent gain)
10. Monroe County, IA (29.3 percent gain)

About: This report is part 1 of 6 in the eCanned.com Industry Analysis Series.

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 the United States

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When compared to other States throughout the United States, the United States reported a medium-high median household income of $49,133. The household income has declined from the inflation-adjusted 2000 income levels. The income level has decreased to $46,242, representing a 5.9 percent decline.

According to the 2000 Census, the counties in the United States range, in terms of total household income, from a high of $97,027 in Douglas County, Colorado to a low of $10,920 in Kalawao County, Hawaii.

Top ten counties in highest household income in the United States
Total Annual Household Income (Adjusted to 2005 Dollars)

1. Douglas County, Colorado ($97,027)
2. Fairfax County, Virginia ($94,829 )
3. Loudoun County, Virginia ($94,358)
4. Hunterdon County, New Jersey ($93,469)
5. Los Alamos County, New Mexico ($92,422)
6. Morris County, New Jersey ($90,488)
7. Somerset County, New Jersey ($90,012)
8. Falls Church city, Virginia ($87,661)
9. Santa Clara County, California ($86,972)
10. Howard County, Maryland ($86,775)

According to the 2000 Census, the Asian headed households in the area have median household incomes of $60,732. This median is 23.6 percent greater than the reported median household income, in the United States, for all households. According to the 2000 Census, the Asian headed households in the area have median household incomes of $60,732. This median is 23.6 percent greater than the reported median household income, in the United States, for all households. The American Indian and Alaska Native households in United States reported an income level of $35,801, this was 27.1 percent less than the median income level in the United States. Black or African American headed households had median income levels that were 29.9 percent less than the overall median reported in 2000, with a reported median of $34,425. In the United States, White headed households reported household income (in 2005 Dollars) of $52,284 as reported in 2000 by the census, which was 6.4 percent greater than the median household income in 2000.

Hispanic headed households in United Statesrecorded a median income of $39,401, this median household income is 19.8 percent less than the areas median income level for all households.
The American Indian and Alaska Native households in United States reported an income level of $35,801, this was 27.1 percent less than the median income level in the United States.
Black or African American headed households had median income levels that were 29.9 percent less than the overall median reported in 2000, with a reported median of $34,425.
In the United States, White headed households reported household income (in 2005 Dollars) of $52,284 as reported in 2000 by the census, which was 6.4 percent greater than the median household income in 2000.

As the median income level saw a decline from 2000 to 2005 in the United States, the Race/Ethnicity group that experienced the largest decline in median household income was the Black or African American category. This group felt a decline of 10.1 percent in the last five years. The Asian Race/Ethnicity category has been least effected by the income level decline in United States, experiencing a 0.6 percent decline in median income, since the values reporting the 2000 Decennial Census.

When put side-by-side with other States throughout the United States, the United States may be understood as having a medium-high poverty rate amid the residents with a poverty rate of 12.4 percent of the individuals existing in families with incomes under the poverty level in 1999. The American Indian and Alaska Native race/ethnicity population cohort, has the uppermost poverty rate with 25.7 percent of the people in 2000 living in poverty. The population that is aged Under 5 years have the most percent of people living in poverty in United States, with 18.2 percent of this age cohort living in poverty. The rate of poverty in the United States has increased by 4.6 percent since the 2000 rates, moving from 12.4 percent to 17 percent.

According to the 2000 Census, the counties in the United States range, in terms of rate a poverty, from a high of 56.9 percent in Buffalo County, South Dakota to a low of 2.1 percent in Douglas County, Colorado.

Top ten counties in terms of poverty rate in the United States
Total Percent of Population Living Below Poverty

1. Buffalo County, South Dakota (56.9 percent)
2. Shannon County, South Dakota (52.3 )
3. Starr County, Texas (50.9 percent)
4. Ziebach County, South Dakota (49.9 percent)
5. Todd County, South Dakota (48.3 percent)
6. Owsley County, Kentucky (45.4 percent)
7. Zavala County, Texas (41.8 percent)
8. Holmes County, Mississippi (41.1 percent)
9. Corson County, South Dakota (41 percent)
10. East Carroll Parish, Louisiana (40.5 percent)

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

Higher Education in the United States

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According to the 2000 Census Decennial, the Counties (or Parishes) in the United States range, in terms of percent of population (over 25) with a Bachelors Degree or Higher, from a high of 63.8 percent in Falls Church city, Virginia to a low of 4.8 percent in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska.

The ten most highly-educated Counties (or Parishes) in United States
Percent of the population (over 25) holding a bachelors degree or higher

1. Falls Church city, Virginia (63.8 percent)
2. Los Alamos County, New Mexico (60.4 percent)
3. Arlington County, Virginia (60.2 percent)
4. Pitkin County, Colorado (57.2 percent)
5. Fairfax County, Virginia (54.8 percent)
6. Montgomery County, Maryland (54.6 percent)
7. Alexandria city, Virginia (54.4 percent)
8. Howard County, Maryland (53 percent)
9. Boulder County, Colorado (52.4 percent)
10. Douglas County, Colorado (51.8 percent)

In 2005, the American Community Survey reported that in the United States, a high proportion of the male population have reached the High School Diploma category, with 29 percent obtaining this level of education. The women in the United States have attainment on average a lower level of higher education (Bachelors or Higher) than the men in the area: 28.4 percent (Men) versus 26 percent (Women). The most common level of education for women in the area is High School Diploma category, with 30 percent of the women population in the US achieving this level of education.

From the year 2000, the United States 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 2.8 percent to a total of 27.2 percent in 2005, according to the American Community Survey.

According to the 2005 American Community Survey, the Metro Areas in the United States range, in terms of percent of population (over 25) with a Bachelors Degree or Higher, from a high of 57.6 percent in Boulder, CO to a low of 10.8 percent in Hanford-Corcoran, CA.

The ten most highly-educated Metro Areas in United States
Percent of the population (over 25) holding a bachelors degree or higher

1. Boulder, CO (57.6 percent)
2. Ithaca, NY (53 percent)
3. Ann Arbor, MI (52.4 percent)
4. Ames, IA (48.2 percent)
5. Lawrence, KS (47.2 percent)
6. Columbia, MO (46.4 percent)
7. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (46 percent)
8. Corvallis, OR (45.4 percent)
9. Iowa City, IA (45.2 percent)
10. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA (43.8 percent)

United States has a less-educated population, with 27.2 percent of the population (+25) having received a BA or higher, as reported in 2005.

From 2000 to 2005, the percent of the male population that can be considered highly educated has increased by 2.4 percent. By 2005, 28.4 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 3.2 percent. By the year 2005, a total of 26 percent of the women in the population had received a Bachelors Degree or Higher.

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

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