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In the State of Virginia , the total number of jobs throughout all industries has decreased by 41,544 total jobs from 2005 to 2010.
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In the State of Virginia , the total number of workers for all sectors has decreased by 41,544 total jobs from 2005 to 2010.
Given the 305 industry sectors (4-digit NAICS) with employment figures reported by the BLS in each year, 121 accounted an for increase in employment during the period and 184 industries reported employment loss in the period.
Of the industries (4-digit NAICS) in the area, the computer systems design and related services industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 30,726 new jobs created in the period. The job growth in computer systems design and related services makes up 12.3% percent of the total number of new jobs in Virginia -- Statewide between 2005 and 2010.
Top 5 Growing Industries
1. Computer systems design and related services (+30,726)
2. Management and technical consulting services (+18,439)
3. Individual and family services (+16,705)
4. Special food services (+14,637)
5. National security and international affairs (+9,221)
Given the industries in the area, the residential building construction industry witnessed the largest drop in employment, losing a total of 15,154 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in residential building construction make up 5.5% percent of the total employment decline in Virginia -- Statewide for the years between 2005 and 2010.
Top 5 Declining Industries
1. Residential building construction (-15,154)
2. Building foundation and exterior contractors (-13,787)
3. Employment services (-13,516)
4. Building finishing contractors (-9,387)
5. Building equipment contractors (-8,957)
Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW).