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Employment Projections
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Industry Projections Evaluation: 2008–2018
| Sector | Base year 2008 | Projected 2018 | Actual 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mining |
0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
|
Construction |
5.2% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
|
Manufacturing |
9.7% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
|
Utilities |
0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
|
Wholesale trade |
4.3% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
|
Retail trade |
11.1% | 10.5% | 10.6% |
|
Transportation and warehousing |
3.3% | 3.2% | 3.6% |
|
Information |
2.2% | 2.0% | 1.9% |
|
Financial activities |
5.9% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
|
Professional and business services |
12.9% | 14.4% | 14.0% |
|
Educational services |
2.2% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
|
Health care and social assistance |
11.5% | 13.0% | 13.3% |
|
Leisure and hospitality |
9.8% | 9.6% | 10.9% |
|
Other services |
4.6% | 4.7% | 4.4% |
|
Federal government |
2.0% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
|
State and local government |
14.3% | 14.0% | 13.1% |
Last Modified Date: March 16, 2020