This chart measures number of jobs paid through a wage or a salary, either part-time or full-time, based on workplace. These employees are counted through state unemployment insurance or federal unemployment compensation programs. Covered employees include those receiving pay on the 12th day of each month, including employees on paid sick leave, paid holiday, and paid vacation. This chart breaks down employment by industry sector. Changes in the number of jobs by industry indicate whether certain sectors are growing/shrinking and if our economy is becoming increasingly diversified.
Our region’s employment growth in 2024 was led by Natural Resources, Mining, & Construction, Private Education & Health Services, and Government. Both Natural Resources, Mining, & Construction, along with Government, grew at 2.8%, with Natural Resources, Mining, & Construction adding 2,500 jobs and Government adding almost 7,500 jobs. Private Education & Health Services realized the largest numeric and percentage increase with 11,750 new jobs for a growth rate of 3.5%. At the same time, Administrative & Waste Services had the largest numeric and percentage decline of more than 7,000 jobs, translating to a loss of 6%. Critical export-oriented sectors like Manufacturing, Information & Financial Activities, Management of Companies, and Professional & Technical Services saw little change or decline, ranging from 0.4% growth to 4.2% loss. Recovery back to year 2019 levels has stalled, and even declined, for many sectors. In fact, the only sectors that surpassed their 2019 levels are Natural Resources, Mining, & Construction; Wholesale Trade, Transportation, & Utilities; Private Education & Health Services; and Government.
Some data are suppressed. Years with suppressed data show as "0". The sum of the suppressed data are rolled into the "Unclassified or Suppressed Employment" category.