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In the State of West Virginia , the entire sum of jobs in all industries overall has decreased by 3,097 total jobs from 2005 to 2010.
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In the State of West Virginia , the total number of workers for all sectors has decreased by 3,097 jobs between 2005 and 2010.
Given the 257 4-digit NAICS industries, 100 described an expansion of jobs throughout the time period, while 156 industries reported employment loss in the period.
The coal mining industry has grown the most with 3,103 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in coal mining makes up 7.2% percent of the total number of new jobs in West Virginia -- Statewide between 2005 and 2010.
Top 5 Growing Industries
1. Coal mining (+3,103)
2. General medical and surgical hospitals (+2,915)
3. Individual and family services (+2,776)
4. Justice, public order, and safety activities (+2,723)
5. Traveler accommodation (+2,032)
Of the area's industries (4-digit NAICS), the residential building construction industry experienced most substantial job loss, losing 2,903 jobs during the time period. The jobs lost in residential building construction make up 6.6% percent of the employment lost during the period in West Virginia -- Statewide between 2005 and 2010.
Top 5 Declining Industries
1. Residential building construction (-2,903)
2. Other wood product manufacturing (-1,705)
3. Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. (-1,223)
4. Basic chemical manufacturing (-1,144)
5. Grocery stores (-1,093)
Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW).