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Industry Growth Analysis
This appendix is divided into four components: projected employment growth, an industry growth analysis for Cary, NC (Wake County), an industry growth analysis for the Southeastern Unites States, and an industry growth analysis for the United States.
National projected Employment Growth
national industries with the fastest wage and salary employment growth 2002-2012
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has projected employment growth by NAICS code from 2002 through 2012. The majority of the growth through 2012 is expected to be in the services and healthcare sector.
NAICS Code |
Industry |
2002 Jobs* |
2012 Jobs* |
2002-2012 Change* |
Average Annual Rate of Change |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
5112 |
Software publishers |
256 |
429.7 |
173.7 |
5.3 |
5416 |
Management, scientific, and technical consulting services |
731.8 |
1,137.40 |
405.6 |
4.5 |
6233, 6239 |
Community care facilities for the elderly and residential care facilities |
695.3 |
1,077.60 |
382.3 |
4.5 |
5415 |
Computer systems design and related services |
1,162.70 |
1,797.70 |
635 |
4.5 |
5613 |
Employment services |
3,248.80 |
5,012.30 |
1,763.50 |
4.40 |
6241-3 |
Individual, family, community, and vocational rehabilitation services |
1,269.30 |
1,866.60 |
597.3 |
3.9 |
6214-6, 6219 |
Ambulatory health care services except offices of health practitioners |
1,443.60 |
2,113.40 |
669.8 |
3.9 |
2213 |
Water, sewage, and other systems |
48.50 |
71.00 |
22.5 |
3.9 |
516, 518, 519 |
Internet services, data processing, and other information services |
528.80 |
773.10 |
244.3 |
3.9 |
6244 |
Child day care services |
734.20 |
1,050.30 |
316.1 |
3.6 |
5324 |
Commercial and industrial machinery and equipment rental and leasing |
102.20 |
142.80 |
40.6 |
3.4 |
6211-3 |
Offices of health practitioners |
3,189.90 |
4,418.80 |
1228.9 |
3.3 |
5322, 5323 |
Consumer goods rental and general rental centers |
352.90 |
484.20 |
131.3 |
3.2 |
5152, 5175 |
Cable and other subscription programming and program distribution |
220.90 |
299.80 |
78.9 |
3.1 |
713 |
Amusement, gambling, and recreation industries |
1,307.60 |
1,717.30 |
409.7 |
2.8 |
485 |
Transit and ground passenger transportation |
371.50 |
487.70 |
116.2 |
2.8 |
5414 |
Specialized design services |
122.90 |
160.80 |
37.9 |
2.7 |
5611, 2 |
Office administrative and facilities support services |
390.30 |
507.60 |
117.3 |
2.7 |
512 |
Motion picture and sound recording industries |
387.10 |
503.10 |
116 |
2.7 |
61 |
Educational services |
2,650.60 |
3,409.80 |
759.2 |
2.6 |
*thousands of jobs
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
national industries with the slowest wage and salary employment growth 2002-2012
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has projected employment growth by 3-digit NAICS code from 2002 through 2012.
NAICS Code |
Industry |
2002 Jobs* |
2012 Jobs* |
2002-2012 Change* |
Average Annual Rate of Change |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
3152 |
Cut and sew apparel manufacturing |
281.8 |
77.1 |
-204.7 |
-12.2 |
3151 |
Apparel knitting mills |
49.6 |
20 |
-29.6 |
-8.7 |
3133 |
Textile and fabric finishing and fabric coating mills |
82.4 |
40.1 |
-42.3 |
-6.9 |
3161 |
Leather and hide tanning and finishing |
8.6 |
4.5 |
-4.1 |
-6.3 |
313 |
Textile mills |
293.2 |
156.9 |
-136.3 |
-6.1 |
3169 |
Other leather and allied product manufacturing |
19.9 |
10.8 |
-9.1 |
-5.9 |
3132 |
Fabric mills |
146.6 |
79.6 |
-67 |
-5.9 |
3159 |
Apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing |
26.2 |
15.1 |
-11.1 |
-5.4 |
3131 |
Fiber, yarn, and thread mills |
64.2 |
37.2 |
-27 |
-5.3 |
3122 |
Tobacco manufacturing |
33.2 |
20.2 |
-13 |
-4.8 |
2122 |
Metal ore mining |
29.4 |
18 |
-11.4 |
-4.8 |
NA |
Federal Government enterprises |
51.9 |
32.4 |
-19.5 |
-4.6 |
2121 |
Coal mining |
74.9 |
52.3 |
-22.6 |
-3.5 |
3259 |
Other chemical product and preparation manufacturing |
112.4 |
79.4 |
-33 |
-3.4 |
3311 |
Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing |
107.1 |
76 |
-31.1 |
-3.4 |
211 |
Oil and gas extraction |
122.5 |
88.4 |
-34.1 |
-3.2 |
3341 |
Computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing |
249.8 |
182.1 |
-67.6 |
-3.1 |
1131-2, 114 |
Forestry, fishing, hunting, and trapping |
67.6 |
50.4 |
-17.2 |
-2.9 |
3221 |
Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills |
168.2 |
126.4 |
-41.8 |
-2.8 |
3252 |
Resin, synthetic rubber, and artificial synthetic fibers and filaments manufacturing |
114.3 |
88.5 |
-25.8 |
-2.5 |
*thousands of jobs
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
WAKE COUNTY GROWTH ANALYSIS
Change in number of businesses in Wake County, 2003 to 2006
Dun and Bradstreet Sales & Marketing Solutions January – March 2003 and 2006 CD-ROM was used to analyze the existing industries by 4-digit SIC code in 2003 and 2006. Below is a listing of the businesses that had 50% or more change between 2003 and 2006.
4- Digit SIC Code |
Description |
2006 Number of Businesses |
2003 Number of Businesses |
Change of Employment |
Percentage Change |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
971 |
Hunting, trapping, game propagation |
5 |
1 |
4 |
80% |
3589 |
Service industry machinery |
11 |
3 |
8 |
73% |
3312 |
Blast furnaces and steel mills |
3 |
1 |
2 |
67% |
3519 |
Internal combustion engines |
3 |
1 |
2 |
67% |
3751 |
Motorcycles, bicycles and parts |
3 |
1 |
2 |
67% |
4923 |
Gas transmission and distribution |
3 |
1 |
2 |
67% |
6399 |
Insurance carriers |
21 |
7 |
14 |
67% |
7515 |
Passenger car leasing |
3 |
1 |
2 |
67% |
8244 |
Business and secretarial schools |
3 |
1 |
2 |
67% |
4311 |
U.s. postal service |
29 |
10 |
19 |
66% |
3821 |
Laboratory apparatus and furniture |
8 |
3 |
5 |
63% |
3944 |
Games, toys, and children's vehicles |
8 |
3 |
5 |
63% |
4789 |
Transportation services |
57 |
22 |
35 |
61% |
711 |
Soil preparation services |
5 |
2 |
3 |
60% |
1423 |
Crushed and broken granite |
5 |
2 |
3 |
60% |
3621 |
Motors and generators |
5 |
2 |
3 |
60% |
4971 |
Irrigation systems |
5 |
2 |
3 |
60% |
4899 |
Communication services |
64 |
27 |
37 |
58% |
2396 |
Automotive and apparel trimmings |
7 |
3 |
4 |
57% |
5192 |
Books, periodicals, and newspapers |
7 |
3 |
4 |
57% |
5431 |
Fruit and vegetable markets |
11 |
5 |
6 |
55% |
8999 |
Services |
453 |
211 |
242 |
53% |
111 |
Wheat |
8 |
4 |
4 |
50% |
119 |
Cash grains |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
751 |
Livestock services, except veterinary |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
831 |
Forest products |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
1381 |
Drilling oil and gas wells |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
1411 |
Dimension stone |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
1429 |
Crushed and broken stone |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
2033 |
Canned fruits and specialties |
4 |
2 |
2 |
50% |
2038 |
Frozen specialties |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
2084 |
Wines, brandy, and brandy spirits |
6 |
3 |
3 |
50% |
2097 |
Manufactured ice |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
2221 |
Broadwoven fabric mills, manmade |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
2252 |
Hosiery |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
2284 |
Thread mills |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
2385 |
Waterproof outerwear |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
2435 |
Hardwood veneer and plywood |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
2521 |
Wood office furniture |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
2761 |
Manifold business forms |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
2824 |
Organic fibers, noncellulosic |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
3088 |
Plastics plumbing fixtures |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
3269 |
Pottery products |
6 |
3 |
3 |
50% |
3399 |
Primary metal products |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
3462 |
Iron and steel forgings |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
3489 |
Ordnance and accessories |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
3524 |
Lawn and garden equipment |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
3582 |
Commercial laundry equipment |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
3593 |
Fluid power cylinders and actuators |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
3676 |
Electronic resistors |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
3827 |
Optical instruments and lenses |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
3845 |
Electromedical equipment |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
3996 |
Hard surface floor coverings |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
4013 |
Switching and terminal services |
4 |
2 |
2 |
50% |
4922 |
Natural gas transmission |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
4925 |
Gas production and/or distribution |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
5153 |
Grain and field beans |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
7218 |
Industrial launderers |
4 |
2 |
2 |
50% |
Source: D&B Sales and Marketing Solutions
Change in employment by industry in Wake County, 2003 to 2006
Dun and Bradstreet Sales & Marketing Solutions January - March 2003 and 2006 CD-ROM was used to analyze the existing industries by 4-digit SIC code in 2003 and 2006. Below is a listing of industries whose employment has changed 50% or more from 2003 to 2006.
4- Digit SIC Code |
Description |
2006 Total Employees |
2003 Total Employees |
Change in Employment |
Percentage Change |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
4013 |
Switching and terminal services |
139 |
5 |
134 |
96% |
111 |
Wheat |
114 |
6 |
108 |
95% |
751 |
Livestock services, except veterinary |
37 |
2 |
35 |
95% |
2521 |
Wood office furniture |
15 |
1 |
14 |
93% |
3553 |
Woodworking machinery |
25 |
2 |
23 |
92% |
3751 |
Motorcycles, bicycles and parts |
10 |
1 |
9 |
90% |
4952 |
Sewerage systems |
88 |
9 |
79 |
90% |
2836 |
Biological products, except diagnostic |
103 |
11 |
92 |
89% |
1442 |
Construction sand and gravel |
384 |
50 |
334 |
87% |
3589 |
Service industry machinery |
233 |
31 |
202 |
87% |
5131 |
Piece goods and notions |
255 |
36 |
219 |
86% |
711 |
Soil preparation services |
30 |
5 |
25 |
83% |
3251 |
Brick and structural clay tile |
6 |
1 |
5 |
83% |
3452 |
Bolts, nuts, rivets, and washers |
12 |
2 |
10 |
83% |
3519 |
Internal combustion engines |
6 |
1 |
5 |
83% |
3827 |
Optical instruments and lenses |
42 |
7 |
35 |
83% |
4971 |
Irrigation systems |
22 |
4 |
18 |
82% |
1743 |
Terrazzo, tile, marble and mosaic work |
1,054 |
192 |
862 |
82% |
3269 |
Pottery products |
32 |
6 |
26 |
81% |
2842 |
Polishes and sanitation goods |
69 |
13 |
56 |
81% |
3069 |
Fabricated rubber products |
10 |
2 |
8 |
80% |
7515 |
Passenger car leasing |
5 |
1 |
4 |
80% |
9999 |
Nonclassifiable establishments |
1,117 |
226 |
891 |
80% |
7319 |
Advertising |
217 |
48 |
169 |
78% |
3652 |
Prerecorded records and tapes |
17 |
4 |
13 |
76% |
3821 |
Laboratory apparatus and furniture |
57 |
14 |
43 |
75% |
3088 |
Plastics plumbing fixtures |
4 |
1 |
3 |
75% |
3255 |
Clay refractories |
4 |
1 |
3 |
75% |
3524 |
Lawn and garden equipment |
4 |
1 |
3 |
75% |
5192 |
Books, periodicals, and newspapers |
24 |
6 |
18 |
75% |
3944 |
Games, toys, and children's vehicles |
35 |
9 |
26 |
74% |
2033 |
Canned fruits and specialties |
11 |
3 |
8 |
73% |
3845 |
Electromedical equipment |
7 |
2 |
5 |
71% |
2835 |
Diagnostic substances |
20 |
6 |
14 |
70% |
3613 |
Switchgear and switchboard apparatus |
7,995 |
2,620 |
5375 |
67% |
119 |
Cash grains |
6 |
2 |
4 |
67% |
6719 |
Holding companies |
257 |
90 |
167 |
65% |
2084 |
Wines, brandy, and brandy spirits |
17 |
6 |
11 |
65% |
3479 |
Metal coating and allied services |
17 |
6 |
11 |
65% |
5431 |
Fruit and vegetable markets |
25 |
9 |
16 |
64% |
3952 |
Lead pencils and art goods |
11 |
4 |
7 |
64% |
5146 |
Fish and seafoods |
44 |
16 |
28 |
64% |
9223 |
Correctional institutions |
2,587 |
962 |
1625 |
63% |
8999 |
Services |
1,016 |
378 |
638 |
63% |
7629 |
Electrical repair shops |
596 |
222 |
374 |
63% |
3489 |
Ordnance and accessories |
8 |
3 |
5 |
63% |
4925 |
Gas production and/or distribution |
8 |
3 |
5 |
63% |
6221 |
Commodity contracts brokers, dealers |
24 |
9 |
15 |
63% |
3081 |
Unsupported plastics film and sheet |
25 |
10 |
15 |
60% |
6794 |
Patent owners and lessors |
269 |
110 |
159 |
59% |
8361 |
Residential care |
1,686 |
694 |
992 |
59% |
742 |
Veterinary services, specialties |
2,256 |
944 |
1312 |
58% |
8631 |
Labor organizations |
187 |
80 |
107 |
57% |
6726 |
Investment offices |
103 |
45 |
58 |
56% |
3826 |
Analytical instruments |
212 |
93 |
119 |
56% |
2451 |
Mobile homes |
11 |
5 |
6 |
55% |
4789 |
Transportation services |
122 |
56 |
66 |
54% |
3569 |
General industrial machinery |
163 |
75 |
88 |
54% |
4613 |
Refined petroleum pipelines |
13 |
6 |
7 |
54% |
971 |
Hunting, trapping, game propagation |
17 |
8 |
9 |
53% |
2621 |
Paper mills |
17 |
8 |
9 |
53% |
4923 |
Gas transmission and distribution |
53 |
25 |
28 |
53% |
7361 |
Employment agencies |
2,501 |
1,184 |
1317 |
53% |
2499 |
Wood products |
196 |
96 |
100 |
51% |
3663 |
Radio and TV communications equipment |
250 |
124 |
126 |
50% |
5399 |
Miscellaneous general merchandise stores |
755 |
375 |
380 |
50% |
721 |
Crop planting and protection |
16 |
8 |
8 |
50% |
912 |
Finfish |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
3462 |
Iron and steel forgings |
6 |
3 |
3 |
50% |
3594 |
Fluid power pumps and motors |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
3639 |
Household appliances |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
7211 |
Power laundries, family and commercial |
50 |
25 |
25 |
50% |
Source: D&B Sales and Marketing Solutions
SOUTHEASTERN GROWTH ANALYSIS
Change in number of businesses in the Southeastern, 2003 to 2006
Dun and Bradstreet Sales & Marketing Solutions April-June 2003 and 2006 CD-ROM was used to analyze the existing industries by 4-digit SIC code in 2003 and 2006. For purposes of this study, the Southeast is defined as North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida. Below are businesses with 10% or more growth from 2003 to 2006.
4-Digit SIC Code |
Description |
2006 Number of Businesses |
2003 Number of Businesses |
Change of Businesses |
Percentage Change |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2044 |
Rice milling |
5 |
2 |
3 |
60% |
4789 |
Transportation services |
4,018 |
1,632 |
2386 |
59% |
6799 |
Investors |
7,375 |
3,175 |
4200 |
57% |
4899 |
Communication services |
2,280 |
1,029 |
1251 |
55% |
3171 |
Women's handbags and purses |
60 |
28 |
32 |
53% |
1021 |
Copper ores |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
1031 |
Lead and zinc ores |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
2083 |
Malt |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
3322 |
Malleable iron foundries |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
3671 |
Electron tubes |
12 |
6 |
6 |
50% |
6011 |
Federal reserve banks |
2 |
1 |
1 |
50% |
8999 |
Services |
18,928 |
9,475 |
9453 |
50% |
8099 |
Health and allied services |
5,709 |
2,972 |
2737 |
48% |
6719 |
Holding companies |
3,228 |
1,712 |
1516 |
47% |
3466 |
Crowns and closures |
7 |
4 |
3 |
43% |
6512 |
Nonresidential building operators |
10,634 |
6,422 |
4212 |
40% |
6733 |
Trusts |
1,494 |
903 |
591 |
40% |
3231 |
Products of purchased glass |
626 |
380 |
246 |
39% |
1099 |
Metal ores |
13 |
8 |
5 |
38% |
2043 |
Cereal breakfast foods |
13 |
8 |
5 |
38% |
9999 |
Nonclassifiable establishments |
124,177 |
77,921 |
46256 |
37% |
2021 |
Creamery butter |
3 |
2 |
1 |
33% |
2098 |
Macaroni and spaghetti |
18 |
12 |
6 |
33% |
3593 |
Fluid power cylinders and actuators |
30 |
20 |
10 |
33% |
2084 |
Wines, brandy, and brandy spirits |
118 |
80 |
38 |
32% |
2741 |
Miscellaneous publishing |
2,464 |
1,674 |
790 |
32% |
172 |
Grapes |
60 |
41 |
19 |
32% |
3676 |
Electronic resistors |
19 |
13 |
6 |
32% |
4971 |
Irrigation systems |
324 |
222 |
102 |
31% |
3143 |
Men's footwear, except athletic |
16 |
11 |
5 |
31% |
3313 |
Electrometallurgical products |
13 |
9 |
4 |
31% |
6282 |
Investment advice |
3,905 |
2,705 |
1200 |
31% |
3845 |
Electromedical equipment |
118 |
82 |
36 |
31% |
2434 |
Wood kitchen cabinets |
1,705 |
1,190 |
515 |
30% |
3633 |
Household laundry equipment |
10 |
7 |
3 |
30% |
2335 |
Women's, junior's, and misses' dresses |
129 |
91 |
38 |
29% |
7389 |
Business services |
83,205 |
58,735 |
24470 |
29% |
3339 |
Primary nonferrous metals |
31 |
22 |
9 |
29% |
1442 |
Construction sand and gravel |
264 |
190 |
74 |
28% |
3149 |
Footwear, except rubber |
11 |
8 |
3 |
27% |
111 |
Wheat |
382 |
280 |
102 |
27% |
7991 |
Physical fitness facilities |
4,653 |
3,424 |
1229 |
26% |
7812 |
Motion picture and video production |
4,395 |
3,272 |
1123 |
26% |
8744 |
Facilities support services |
419 |
312 |
107 |
26% |
3144 |
Women's footwear, except athletic |
8 |
6 |
2 |
25% |
3482 |
Small arms ammunition |
32 |
24 |
8 |
25% |
8741 |
Management services |
8,020 |
6,047 |
1973 |
25% |
3489 |
Ordnance and accessories |
29 |
22 |
7 |
24% |
291 |
General farms, primarily animals |
907 |
690 |
217 |
24% |
3431 |
Metal sanitary ware |
38 |
29 |
9 |
24% |
9224 |
Fire protection |
3,623 |
2,784 |
839 |
23% |
6798 |
Real estate investment trusts |
1,582 |
1,224 |
358 |
23% |
3751 |
Motorcycles, bicycles and parts |
126 |
99 |
27 |
21% |
2873 |
Nitrogenous fertilizers |
89 |
70 |
19 |
21% |
2493 |
Reconstituted wood products |
85 |
67 |
18 |
21% |
8092 |
Kidney dialysis centers |
793 |
627 |
166 |
21% |
2678 |
Stationery products |
48 |
38 |
10 |
21% |
5099 |
Durable goods |
4,196 |
3,324 |
872 |
21% |
8621 |
Professional organizations |
1,713 |
1,359 |
354 |
21% |
4932 |
Gas and other services combined |
39 |
31 |
8 |
21% |
3873 |
Watches, clocks, watchcases, and parts |
49 |
39 |
10 |
20% |
7291 |
Tax return preparation services |
5,454 |
4,342 |
1112 |
20% |
8748 |
Business consulting |
24,545 |
19,550 |
4995 |
20% |
6361 |
Title insurance |
999 |
799 |
200 |
20% |
2836 |
Biological products, except diagnostic |
55 |
44 |
11 |
20% |
6399 |
Insurance carriers |
550 |
441 |
109 |
20% |
8733 |
Noncommercial research organizations |
1,310 |
1,053 |
257 |
20% |
8299 |
Schools and educational services |
6,481 |
5,212 |
1269 |
20% |
3694 |
Engine electrical equipment |
118 |
95 |
23 |
19% |
3699 |
Electrical equipment and supplies |
644 |
521 |
123 |
19% |
6541 |
Title abstract offices |
1,766 |
1,429 |
337 |
19% |
4961 |
Steam and air-conditioning supply |
32 |
26 |
6 |
19% |
5331 |
Variety stores |
5,497 |
4,474 |
1023 |
19% |
3639 |
Household appliances |
60 |
49 |
11 |
18% |
8731 |
Commercial physical research |
1,797 |
1,474 |
323 |
18% |
3844 |
X-ray apparatus and tubes |
34 |
28 |
6 |
18% |
3462 |
Iron and steel forgings |
88 |
73 |
15 |
17% |
191 |
General farms, primarily crop |
6,641 |
5,513 |
1128 |
17% |
7534 |
Tire retreading and repair shops |
560 |
465 |
95 |
17% |
3241 |
Cement, hydraulic |
113 |
94 |
19 |
17% |
2053 |
Frozen bakery products, except bread |
24 |
20 |
4 |
17% |
2284 |
Thread mills |
84 |
70 |
14 |
17% |
3131 |
Footwear cut stock |
30 |
25 |
5 |
17% |
3142 |
House slippers |
6 |
5 |
1 |
17% |
3151 |
Leather gloves and mittens |
6 |
5 |
1 |
17% |
3692 |
Primary batteries, dry and wet |
18 |
15 |
3 |
17% |
9621 |
Regulation, administration of transportation |
1,493 |
1,245 |
248 |
17% |
3534 |
Elevators and moving stairways |
55 |
46 |
9 |
16% |
6732 |
Trusts: educational, religious, etc. |
353 |
296 |
57 |
16% |
2431 |
Millwork |
1,551 |
1,301 |
250 |
16% |
5571 |
Motorcycle dealers |
1,533 |
1,286 |
247 |
16% |
4311 |
U.s. postal service |
2,954 |
2,482 |
472 |
16% |
6726 |
Investment offices |
1,317 |
1,109 |
208 |
16% |
1522 |
Residential construction |
7,664 |
6,480 |
1184 |
15% |
971 |
Hunting, trapping, game propagation |
260 |
220 |
40 |
15% |
1423 |
Crushed and broken granite |
65 |
55 |
10 |
15% |
4925 |
Gas production and/or distribution |
65 |
55 |
10 |
15% |
3677 |
Electronic coils and transformers |
59 |
50 |
9 |
15% |
2397 |
Schiffli machine embroideries |
20 |
17 |
3 |
15% |
3951 |
Pens and mechanical pencils |
27 |
23 |
4 |
15% |
1222 |
Bituminous coal-underground mining |
7 |
6 |
1 |
14% |
3172 |
Personal leather goods |
57 |
49 |
8 |
14% |
8651 |
Political organizations |
515 |
443 |
72 |
14% |
2519 |
Household furniture |
209 |
180 |
29 |
14% |
781 |
Landscape counseling and planning |
8,137 |
7,023 |
1114 |
14% |
2841 |
Soap and other detergents |
155 |
134 |
21 |
14% |
8221 |
Colleges and universities |
2,615 |
2,266 |
349 |
13% |
2068 |
Salted and roasted nuts and seeds |
15 |
13 |
2 |
13% |
3465 |
Automotive stampings |
75 |
65 |
10 |
13% |
7376 |
Computer facilities management |
83 |
72 |
11 |
13% |
1752 |
Floor laying and floor work |
4,472 |
3,882 |
590 |
13% |
3634 |
Electric housewares and fans |
84 |
73 |
11 |
13% |
711 |
Soil preparation services |
193 |
168 |
25 |
13% |
3827 |
Optical instruments and lenses |
116 |
101 |
15 |
13% |
2822 |
Synthetic rubber |
31 |
27 |
4 |
13% |
7929 |
Entertainers and entertainment groups |
4,665 |
4,064 |
601 |
13% |
3271 |
Concrete block and brick |
180 |
157 |
23 |
13% |
7699 |
Repair services |
22,317 |
19,477 |
2840 |
13% |
3799 |
Transportation equipment |
237 |
207 |
30 |
13% |
1481 |
Nonmetallic mineral services |
32 |
28 |
4 |
13% |
2371 |
Fur goods |
8 |
7 |
1 |
13% |
3582 |
Commercial laundry equipment |
40 |
35 |
5 |
13% |
3499 |
Fabricated metal products |
386 |
338 |
48 |
12% |
6552 |
Subdividers and developers |
6,746 |
5,920 |
826 |
12% |
3629 |
Electrical industrial apparatus |
83 |
73 |
10 |
12% |
3824 |
Fluid meters and counting devices |
50 |
44 |
6 |
12% |
3728 |
Aircraft parts and equipment |
261 |
230 |
31 |
12% |
1521 |
Single-family housing construction |
48,031 |
42,343 |
5688 |
12% |
3449 |
Miscellaneous metalwork |
172 |
152 |
20 |
12% |
3651 |
Household audio and video equipment |
293 |
259 |
34 |
12% |
2591 |
Drapery hardware and window blinds and shades |
338 |
299 |
39 |
12% |
3421 |
Cutlery |
78 |
69 |
9 |
12% |
851 |
Forestry services |
734 |
650 |
84 |
11% |
1743 |
Terrazzo, tile, marble and mosaic work |
4,294 |
3,804 |
490 |
11% |
3432 |
Plumbing fixture fittings and trim |
71 |
63 |
8 |
11% |
8699 |
Membership organizations |
6,059 |
5,387 |
672 |
11% |
7382 |
Security systems services |
1,805 |
1,606 |
199 |
11% |
5082 |
Construction and mining machinery |
1,437 |
1,279 |
158 |
11% |
3221 |
Glass containers |
28 |
25 |
3 |
11% |
8322 |
Individual and family services |
17,177 |
15,362 |
1815 |
11% |
3274 |
Lime |
19 |
17 |
2 |
11% |
3955 |
Carbon paper and inked ribbons |
76 |
68 |
8 |
11% |
3648 |
Lighting equipment |
173 |
155 |
18 |
10% |
2844 |
Toilet preparations |
401 |
360 |
41 |
10% |
6531 |
Real estate agents and managers |
54,266 |
48,748 |
5518 |
10% |
7536 |
Automotive glass replacement shops |
1,112 |
999 |
113 |
10% |
3999 |
Manufacturing industries |
2,436 |
2,189 |
247 |
10% |
2892 |
Explosives |
20 |
18 |
2 |
10% |
2599 |
Furniture and fixtures |
252 |
227 |
25 |
10% |
3691 |
Storage batteries |
51 |
46 |
5 |
10% |
3826 |
Analytical instruments |
157 |
142 |
15 |
10% |
3678 |
Electronic connectors |
42 |
38 |
4 |
10% |
Source: D&B Sales and Marketing Solutions
Change in employment by industry in the Southeast, 2003 to 2006
Dun and Bradstreet Sales & Marketing Solutions April-June 2003 and 2006 CD-ROM was used to analyze the existing industries by 4-digit SIC code in 2003 and 2006. For purposes of this study, the Southeast is defined as North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida. Below are industries that have had 10% or more growth from 2003 to 2006.
4-Digit SIC Code |
Description |
2006 Total Employees |
2003 Total Employees |
Change of Employment |
Percentage Change |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2063 |
Beet sugar |
400 |
20 |
380 |
95% |
3466 |
Crowns and closures |
117 |
10 |
107 |
91% |
3671 |
Electron tubes |
1,013 |
92 |
921 |
91% |
1011 |
Iron ores |
174 |
16 |
158 |
91% |
2952 |
Asphalt felts and coatings |
9,083 |
1,558 |
7525 |
83% |
3586 |
Measuring and dispensing pumps |
335 |
72 |
263 |
79% |
3431 |
Metal sanitary ware |
4,753 |
1,104 |
3649 |
77% |
6011 |
Federal reserve banks |
1,570 |
367 |
1203 |
77% |
3143 |
Men's footwear, except athletic |
811 |
197 |
614 |
76% |
9451 |
Administration of veterans' affairs |
28,663 |
8,037 |
20626 |
72% |
3351 |
Copper rolling and drawing |
6,140 |
1,811 |
4329 |
71% |
2131 |
Chewing and smoking tobacco |
846 |
263 |
583 |
69% |
9999 |
Nonclassifiable establishments |
44,276 |
13,990 |
30286 |
68% |
3339 |
Primary nonferrous metals |
3,123 |
1,034 |
2089 |
67% |
3483 |
Ammunition, except for small arms |
1,354 |
477 |
877 |
65% |
3996 |
Hard surface floor coverings |
597 |
221 |
376 |
63% |
3489 |
Ordnance and accessories |
891 |
345 |
546 |
61% |
5072 |
Hardware |
26,400 |
11,376 |
15024 |
57% |
2141 |
Tobacco stemming and redrying |
3,030 |
1,322 |
1708 |
56% |
4922 |
Natural gas transmission |
2,009 |
892 |
1117 |
56% |
4619 |
Pipelines |
63 |
28 |
35 |
56% |
3263 |
Semivitreous table and kitchenware |
43 |
20 |
23 |
53% |
8744 |
Facilities support services |
16,304 |
7,584 |
8720 |
53% |
3593 |
Fluid power cylinders and actuators |
1,273 |
593 |
680 |
53% |
3493 |
Steel springs, except wire |
1,153 |
554 |
599 |
52% |
111 |
Wheat |
1,184 |
575 |
609 |
51% |
3259 |
Structural clay products |
293 |
146 |
147 |
50% |
2371 |
Fur goods |
45 |
23 |
22 |
49% |
2043 |
Cereal breakfast foods |
265 |
138 |
127 |
48% |
1442 |
Construction sand and gravel |
4,254 |
2,227 |
2027 |
48% |
4729 |
Passenger transportation arrangement |
11,456 |
6,136 |
5320 |
46% |
3482 |
Small arms ammunition |
201 |
108 |
93 |
46% |
3432 |
Plumbing fixture fittings and trim |
2,629 |
1,436 |
1193 |
45% |
4971 |
Irrigation systems |
1,335 |
762 |
573 |
43% |
4789 |
Transportation services |
17,361 |
9,965 |
7396 |
43% |
3131 |
Footwear cut stock |
181 |
104 |
77 |
43% |
3721 |
Aircraft |
39,820 |
22,902 |
16918 |
42% |
6517 |
Railroad property lessors |
69 |
41 |
28 |
41% |
2679 |
Converted paper products |
11,491 |
6,844 |
4647 |
40% |
4833 |
Television broadcasting stations |
38,555 |
23,343 |
15212 |
39% |
3716 |
Motor homes |
1,695 |
1,031 |
664 |
39% |
4932 |
Gas and other services combined |
622 |
389 |
233 |
37% |
2231 |
Broadwoven fabric mills, wool |
26,992 |
16,943 |
10049 |
37% |
3149 |
Footwear, except rubber |
22 |
14 |
8 |
36% |
3366 |
Copper foundries |
1,342 |
860 |
482 |
36% |
172 |
Grapes |
185 |
119 |
66 |
36% |
2992 |
Lubricating oils and greases |
1,226 |
791 |
435 |
35% |
2822 |
Synthetic rubber |
979 |
638 |
341 |
35% |
3253 |
Ceramic wall and floor tile |
2,475 |
1,636 |
839 |
34% |
8999 |
Services |
34,632 |
22,950 |
11682 |
34% |
3826 |
Analytical instruments |
2,801 |
1,866 |
935 |
33% |
2066 |
Chocolate and cocoa products |
354 |
237 |
117 |
33% |
3578 |
Calculating and accounting equipment |
5,559 |
3,727 |
1832 |
33% |
7375 |
Information retrieval services |
10,147 |
6,831 |
3316 |
33% |
2893 |
Printing ink |
2,142 |
1,472 |
670 |
31% |
4311 |
U.s. postal service |
88,304 |
60,696 |
27608 |
31% |
3577 |
Computer peripheral equipment |
13,056 |
9,074 |
3982 |
30% |
3715 |
Truck trailers |
5,725 |
3,982 |
1743 |
30% |
2732 |
Book printing |
1,444 |
1,019 |
425 |
29% |
3524 |
Lawn and garden equipment |
5,444 |
3,849 |
1595 |
29% |
3613 |
Switchgear and switchboard apparatus |
15,145 |
10,720 |
4425 |
29% |
3845 |
Electromedical equipment |
2,776 |
1,968 |
808 |
29% |
2064 |
Candy and other confectionery products |
4,474 |
3,187 |
1287 |
29% |
3678 |
Electronic connectors |
2,914 |
2,078 |
836 |
29% |
9512 |
Land, mineral, and wildlife conservation |
43,706 |
31,182 |
12524 |
29% |
2652 |
Setup paperboard boxes |
1,607 |
1,148 |
459 |
29% |
6799 |
Investors |
22,574 |
16,141 |
6433 |
28% |
2084 |
Wines, brandy, and brandy spirits |
745 |
533 |
212 |
28% |
5722 |
Household appliance stores |
18,051 |
13,143 |
4908 |
27% |
2493 |
Reconstituted wood products |
6,088 |
4,452 |
1636 |
27% |
6733 |
Trusts |
4,466 |
3,271 |
1195 |
27% |
8092 |
Kidney dialysis centers |
11,292 |
8,273 |
3019 |
27% |
4013 |
Switching and terminal services |
3,764 |
2,758 |
1006 |
27% |
3229 |
Pressed and blown glass |
5,078 |
3,780 |
1298 |
26% |
6282 |
Investment advice |
16,696 |
12,475 |
4221 |
25% |
4613 |
Refined petroleum pipelines |
918 |
688 |
230 |
25% |
3537 |
Industrial trucks and tractors |
5,196 |
3,902 |
1294 |
25% |
8099 |
Health and allied services |
38,216 |
28,841 |
9375 |
25% |
1099 |
Metal ores |
302 |
228 |
74 |
25% |
6361 |
Title insurance |
8,224 |
6,216 |
2008 |
24% |
9131 |
Executive and legislative combined |
3,710 |
2,831 |
879 |
24% |
7533 |
Auto exhaust system repair shops |
3,647 |
2,799 |
848 |
23% |
3463 |
Nonferrous forgings |
1,051 |
809 |
242 |
23% |
5331 |
Variety stores |
41,360 |
31,874 |
9486 |
23% |
3171 |
Women's handbags and purses |
460 |
355 |
105 |
23% |
4449 |
Water transportation of freight |
1,570 |
1,213 |
357 |
23% |
1381 |
Drilling oil and gas wells |
950 |
735 |
215 |
23% |
1499 |
Miscellaneous nonmetallic minerals, except fuels |
1,110 |
859 |
251 |
23% |
3449 |
Miscellaneous metalwork |
2,680 |
2,076 |
604 |
23% |
1795 |
Wrecking and demolition work |
3,534 |
2,748 |
786 |
22% |
2083 |
Malt |
32 |
25 |
7 |
22% |
7021 |
Rooming and boarding houses |
1,195 |
939 |
256 |
21% |
9199 |
General government |
25,628 |
20,142 |
5486 |
21% |
1752 |
Floor laying and floor work |
15,544 |
12,229 |
3315 |
21% |
2452 |
Prefabricated wood buildings |
5,892 |
4,638 |
1254 |
21% |
2011 |
Meat packing plants |
17,799 |
14,099 |
3700 |
21% |
5571 |
Motorcycle dealers |
9,410 |
7,473 |
1937 |
21% |
5142 |
Packaged frozen goods |
4,947 |
3,936 |
1011 |
20% |
3812 |
Search and navigation equipment |
17,232 |
13,730 |
3502 |
20% |
2434 |
Wood kitchen cabinets |
13,140 |
10,522 |
2618 |
20% |
4961 |
Steam and air-conditioning supply |
393 |
317 |
76 |
19% |
1522 |
Residential construction |
32,736 |
26,430 |
6306 |
19% |
6541 |
Title abstract offices |
8,951 |
7,255 |
1696 |
19% |
2098 |
Macaroni and spaghetti |
148 |
120 |
28 |
19% |
6512 |
Nonresidential building operators |
58,076 |
47,192 |
10884 |
19% |
2095 |
Roasted coffee |
1,939 |
1,576 |
363 |
19% |
9224 |
Fire protection |
66,163 |
53,850 |
12313 |
19% |
8299 |
Schools and educational services |
45,590 |
37,161 |
8429 |
18% |
5144 |
Poultry and poultry products |
7,117 |
5,813 |
1304 |
18% |
7319 |
Advertising |
6,271 |
5,125 |
1146 |
18% |
7389 |
Business services |
321,823 |
263,711 |
58112 |
18% |
3652 |
Prerecorded records and tapes |
4,617 |
3,787 |
830 |
18% |
6019 |
Central reserve depository |
173 |
142 |
31 |
18% |
7383 |
News syndicates |
1,613 |
1,325 |
288 |
18% |
3546 |
Power-driven hand tools |
2,188 |
1,809 |
379 |
17% |
3325 |
Steel foundries |
1,719 |
1,425 |
294 |
17% |
9211 |
Courts |
39,152 |
32,515 |
6637 |
17% |
4482 |
Ferries |
183 |
152 |
31 |
17% |
1423 |
Crushed and broken granite |
1,402 |
1,166 |
236 |
17% |
9621 |
Regulation, administration of transportation |
62,996 |
52,456 |
10540 |
17% |
5461 |
Retail bakeries |
23,049 |
19,195 |
3854 |
17% |
3669 |
Communications equipment |
6,630 |
5,524 |
1106 |
17% |
3322 |
Malleable iron foundries |
6 |
5 |
1 |
17% |
6519 |
Real property lessors |
11,006 |
9,195 |
1811 |
16% |
6163 |
Loan brokers |
33,702 |
28,241 |
5461 |
16% |
1743 |
Terrazzo, tile, marble and mosaic work |
13,378 |
11,243 |
2135 |
16% |
191 |
General farms, primarily crop |
15,446 |
12,986 |
2460 |
16% |
3633 |
Household laundry equipment |
38 |
32 |
6 |
16% |
781 |
Landscape counseling and planning |
32,970 |
27,766 |
5204 |
16% |
9221 |
Police protection |
109,519 |
92,296 |
17223 |
16% |
1389 |
Oil and gas field services |
2,570 |
2,173 |
397 |
15% |
3291 |
Abrasive products |
2,118 |
1,791 |
327 |
15% |
3499 |
Fabricated metal products |
6,262 |
5,304 |
958 |
15% |
2021 |
Creamery butter |
33 |
28 |
5 |
15% |
7991 |
Physical fitness facilities |
30,222 |
25,659 |
4563 |
15% |
3999 |
Manufacturing industries |
14,107 |
11,997 |
2110 |
15% |
219 |
General livestock |
321 |
273 |
48 |
15% |
5182 |
Wine and distilled beverages |
10,344 |
8,798 |
1546 |
15% |
3635 |
Household vacuum cleaners |
228 |
194 |
34 |
15% |
4941 |
Water supply |
17,965 |
15,332 |
2633 |
15% |
8052 |
Intermediate care facilities |
21,530 |
18,390 |
3140 |
15% |
6081 |
Foreign bank and branches and agencies |
933 |
798 |
135 |
14% |
8732 |
Commercial nonphysical research |
23,474 |
20,127 |
3347 |
14% |
4785 |
Inspection and fixed facilities |
958 |
822 |
136 |
14% |
8322 |
Individual and family services |
146,401 |
125,641 |
20760 |
14% |
3694 |
Engine electrical equipment |
8,694 |
7,463 |
1231 |
14% |
6719 |
Holding companies |
23,952 |
20,575 |
3377 |
14% |
3363 |
Aluminum die-castings |
2,391 |
2,055 |
336 |
14% |
3462 |
Iron and steel forgings |
1,408 |
1,213 |
195 |
14% |
2044 |
Rice milling |
29 |
25 |
4 |
14% |
3511 |
Turbines and turbine generator sets |
9,658 |
8,330 |
1328 |
14% |
8249 |
Vocational schools |
19,322 |
16,729 |
2593 |
13% |
3751 |
Motorcycles, bicycles and parts |
589 |
510 |
79 |
13% |
3354 |
Aluminum extruded products |
4,653 |
4,032 |
621 |
13% |
4952 |
Sewerage systems |
3,182 |
2,767 |
415 |
13% |
4492 |
Towing and tugboat service |
2,081 |
1,815 |
266 |
13% |
8422 |
Botanical and zoological gardens |
2,678 |
2,336 |
342 |
13% |
5159 |
Farm-product raw materials |
6,419 |
5,608 |
811 |
13% |
3585 |
Refrigeration and heating equipment |
20,879 |
18,266 |
2613 |
13% |
4215 |
Courier services, except by air |
22,337 |
19,554 |
2783 |
12% |
5078 |
Refrigeration equipment and supplies |
3,231 |
2,830 |
401 |
12% |
5074 |
Plumbing and hydronic heating supplies |
15,765 |
13,823 |
1942 |
12% |
3567 |
Industrial furnaces and ovens |
2,081 |
1,827 |
254 |
12% |
3677 |
Electronic coils and transformers |
2,238 |
1,965 |
273 |
12% |
8741 |
Management services |
159,960 |
140,673 |
19287 |
12% |
7822 |
Motion picture and tape distribution |
639 |
562 |
77 |
12% |
2759 |
Commercial printing |
24,194 |
21,301 |
2893 |
12% |
6082 |
Foreign trade and international banks |
1,609 |
1,420 |
189 |
12% |
7911 |
Dance studios, schools, and halls |
6,936 |
6,129 |
807 |
12% |
1321 |
Natural gas liquids |
705 |
623 |
82 |
12% |
742 |
Veterinary services, specialties |
37,476 |
33,174 |
4302 |
11% |
2389 |
Apparel and accessories |
3,505 |
3,105 |
400 |
11% |
3429 |
Hardware |
8,166 |
7,244 |
922 |
11% |
5431 |
Fruit and vegetable markets |
4,295 |
3,811 |
484 |
11% |
2512 |
Upholstered household furniture |
39,399 |
34,972 |
4427 |
11% |
3442 |
Metal doors, sash, and trim |
15,797 |
14,034 |
1763 |
11% |
5192 |
Books, periodicals, and newspapers |
8,893 |
7,905 |
988 |
11% |
1771 |
Concrete work |
46,689 |
41,529 |
5160 |
11% |
279 |
Animal specialties |
1,099 |
979 |
120 |
11% |
173 |
Tree nuts |
376 |
335 |
41 |
11% |
3676 |
Electronic resistors |
885 |
789 |
96 |
11% |
8651 |
Political organizations |
2,085 |
1,859 |
226 |
11% |
3271 |
Concrete block and brick |
3,371 |
3,011 |
360 |
11% |
6099 |
Functions related to deposit banking |
9,536 |
8,522 |
1014 |
11% |
2023 |
Dry, condensed and evaporated dairy products |
645 |
577 |
68 |
11% |
2653 |
Corrugated and solid fiber boxes |
21,031 |
18,820 |
2211 |
11% |
5531 |
Auto and home supply stores |
75,470 |
67,634 |
7836 |
10% |
3691 |
Storage batteries |
4,537 |
4,066 |
471 |
10% |
3851 |
Ophthalmic goods |
8,122 |
7,306 |
816 |
10% |
8748 |
Business consulting |
107,511 |
96,963 |
10548 |
10% |
5921 |
Liquor stores |
14,951 |
13,498 |
1453 |
10% |
4959 |
Sanitary services |
8,265 |
7,469 |
796 |
10% |
8051 |
Skilled nursing care facilities |
176,891 |
159,886 |
17005 |
10% |
Source: D&B Sales and Marketing Solutions
UNITED STATES GROWTH ANALYSIS
Change in number of businesses in the United States, 2003 to 2006
Dun and Bradstreet Sales & Marketing Solutions April-June 2003 and 2006 CD-ROM was used to analyze the existing industries by 4-digit SIC code in 2003 and 2006. The chart below reflects businesses that have grown at least 10% from 2003 to 2006.
4-Digit SIC Code |
Description |
2006 Number of Businesses |
2003 Number of Businesses |
Change of businesses |
Percentage Change |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
4789 |
Transportation services |
19,231 |
8,596 |
10635 |
55% |
4899 |
Communication services |
12,543 |
7,021 |
5522 |
44% |
6799 |
Investors |
32,993 |
18,646 |
14347 |
43% |
6011 |
Federal reserve banks |
13 |
8 |
5 |
38% |
2141 |
Tobacco stemming and redrying |
43 |
27 |
16 |
37% |
851 |
Forestry services |
5,410 |
3,404 |
2006 |
37% |
8999 |
Services |
107,022 |
67,429 |
39593 |
37% |
9224 |
Fire protection |
26,979 |
17,708 |
9271 |
34% |
8099 |
Health and allied services |
29,974 |
20,297 |
9677 |
32% |
3231 |
Products of purchased glass |
3,948 |
2,687 |
1261 |
32% |
9999 |
Nonclassifiable establishments |
657,536 |
456,568 |
200968 |
31% |
6719 |
Holding companies |
15,363 |
10,810 |
4553 |
30% |
7991 |
Physical fitness facilities |
30,814 |
21,889 |
8925 |
29% |
3171 |
Women's handbags and purses |
462 |
330 |
132 |
29% |
1455 |
Kaolin and ball clay |
75 |
56 |
19 |
25% |
6798 |
Real estate investment trusts |
8,811 |
6,712 |
2099 |
24% |
4971 |
Irrigation systems |
1,732 |
1,320 |
412 |
24% |
8092 |
Kidney dialysis centers |
3,617 |
2,771 |
846 |
23% |
2519 |
Household furniture |
1,002 |
777 |
225 |
22% |
4961 |
Steam and air-conditioning supply |
245 |
192 |
53 |
22% |
8744 |
Facilities support services |
2,647 |
2,080 |
567 |
21% |
2434 |
Wood kitchen cabinets |
7,814 |
6,192 |
1622 |
21% |
3633 |
Household laundry equipment |
87 |
69 |
18 |
21% |
7389 |
Business services |
465,635 |
373,206 |
92429 |
20% |
291 |
General farms, primarily animals |
11,183 |
9,021 |
2162 |
19% |
6282 |
Investment advice |
26,664 |
21,600 |
5064 |
19% |
6512 |
Nonresidential building operators |
64,157 |
52,213 |
11944 |
19% |
8621 |
Professional organizations |
15,134 |
12,354 |
2780 |
18% |
3632 |
Household refrigerators and freezers |
98 |
80 |
18 |
18% |
3676 |
Electronic resistors |
110 |
90 |
20 |
18% |
3639 |
Household appliances |
350 |
288 |
62 |
18% |
2741 |
Miscellaneous publishing |
17,159 |
14,122 |
3037 |
18% |
8748 |
Business consulting |
160,448 |
132,585 |
27863 |
17% |
8741 |
Management services |
49,537 |
41,045 |
8492 |
17% |
781 |
Landscape counseling and planning |
41,901 |
34,757 |
7144 |
17% |
1423 |
Crushed and broken granite |
200 |
166 |
34 |
17% |
8733 |
Noncommercial research organizations |
11,343 |
9,450 |
1893 |
17% |
2782 |
Blankbooks and loose leaf binders |
1,361 |
1,136 |
225 |
17% |
8299 |
Schools and educational services |
48,057 |
40,285 |
7772 |
16% |
3751 |
Motorcycles, bicycles and parts |
1,188 |
997 |
191 |
16% |
3845 |
Electromedical equipment |
943 |
792 |
151 |
16% |
2381 |
Fabric dress and work gloves |
127 |
107 |
20 |
16% |
971 |
Hunting, trapping, game propagation |
1,709 |
1,447 |
262 |
15% |
2812 |
Alkalies and chlorine |
235 |
199 |
36 |
15% |
6361 |
Title insurance |
5,412 |
4,593 |
819 |
15% |
6726 |
Investment offices |
7,640 |
6,512 |
1128 |
15% |
3634 |
Electric housewares and fans |
609 |
521 |
88 |
14% |
4311 |
U.s. postal service |
28,016 |
24,025 |
3991 |
14% |
7699 |
Repair services |
133,817 |
115,173 |
18644 |
14% |
2384 |
Robes and dressing gowns |
73 |
63 |
10 |
14% |
2084 |
Wines, brandy, and brandy spirits |
2,608 |
2,253 |
355 |
14% |
2053 |
Frozen bakery products, except bread |
162 |
140 |
22 |
14% |
3651 |
Household audio and video equipment |
2,417 |
2,092 |
325 |
13% |
3241 |
Cement, hydraulic |
622 |
539 |
83 |
13% |
7812 |
Motion picture and video production |
34,425 |
29,850 |
4575 |
13% |
2836 |
Biological products, except diagnostic |
636 |
552 |
84 |
13% |
7291 |
Tax return preparation services |
35,577 |
30,892 |
4685 |
13% |
2431 |
Millwork |
8,751 |
7,626 |
1125 |
13% |
7382 |
Security systems services |
9,498 |
8,279 |
1219 |
13% |
1522 |
Residential construction |
44,979 |
39,264 |
5715 |
13% |
2066 |
Chocolate and cocoa products |
547 |
478 |
69 |
13% |
3699 |
Electrical equipment and supplies |
4,263 |
3,731 |
532 |
12% |
8731 |
Commercial physical research |
14,636 |
12,835 |
1801 |
12% |
6163 |
Loan brokers |
31,481 |
27,609 |
3872 |
12% |
9621 |
Regulation, administration of transportation |
11,270 |
9,910 |
1360 |
12% |
2835 |
Diagnostic substances |
524 |
461 |
63 |
12% |
2813 |
Industrial gases |
1,101 |
969 |
132 |
12% |
5331 |
Variety stores |
27,664 |
24,401 |
3263 |
12% |
3281 |
Cut stone and stone products |
2,852 |
2,523 |
329 |
12% |
3484 |
Small arms |
531 |
471 |
60 |
11% |
3669 |
Communications equipment |
1,405 |
1,249 |
156 |
11% |
2869 |
Industrial organic chemicals |
1,664 |
1,483 |
181 |
11% |
3432 |
Plumbing fixture fittings and trim |
490 |
438 |
52 |
11% |
3449 |
Miscellaneous metalwork |
1,236 |
1,105 |
131 |
11% |
6399 |
Insurance carriers |
3,433 |
3,084 |
349 |
10% |
8412 |
Museums and art galleries |
16,006 |
14,411 |
1595 |
10% |
9451 |
Administration of veterans' affairs |
1,952 |
1,758 |
194 |
10% |
9221 |
Police protection |
16,063 |
14,474 |
1589 |
10% |
1521 |
Single-family housing construction |
285,884 |
257,890 |
27994 |
10% |
4812 |
Radiotelephone communication |
18,019 |
16,260 |
1759 |
10% |
1031 |
Lead and zinc ores |
31 |
28 |
3 |
10% |
Source: D&B Sales and Marketing Solutions
Change in employment by industry in the United States, 2003 to 2006
Dun and Bradstreet Sales & Marketing Solutions April-June 2003 and 2006 CD-ROM was used to analyze the existing industries by 4-digit SIC code in 2003 and 2006. Industries with 10% or more growth from 2003 to 2006 are reflected below.
4-Digit SIC Code |
Description |
2006 Total Employees |
2003 Total Employees |
Change in Employment |
Percentage Change |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2075 |
Soybean oil mills |
106,411 |
5,556 |
100855 |
95% |
9999 |
Nonclassifiable establishments |
675,996 |
88,964 |
587032 |
87% |
9451 |
Administration of veterans' affairs |
222,005 |
66,454 |
155551 |
70% |
2254 |
Knit underwear mills |
22,805 |
9,788 |
13017 |
57% |
4513 |
Air courier services |
253,260 |
109,228 |
144032 |
57% |
2611 |
Pulp mills |
46,831 |
25,039 |
21792 |
47% |
1382 |
Oil and gas exploration services |
133,500 |
72,169 |
61331 |
46% |
2141 |
Tobacco stemming and redrying |
4,977 |
2,691 |
2286 |
46% |
2952 |
Asphalt felts and coatings |
20,983 |
12,682 |
8301 |
40% |
3171 |
Women's handbags and purses |
4,231 |
2,608 |
1623 |
38% |
3761 |
Guided missiles and space vehicles |
56,793 |
35,265 |
21528 |
38% |
6517 |
Railroad property lessors |
522 |
330 |
192 |
37% |
9224 |
Fire protection |
532,429 |
340,034 |
192395 |
36% |
3769 |
Space vehicle equipment |
5,701 |
3,725 |
1976 |
35% |
4311 |
U.s. postal service |
723,902 |
478,866 |
245036 |
34% |
6011 |
Federal reserve banks |
7,144 |
4,809 |
2335 |
33% |
3274 |
Lime |
6,148 |
4,191 |
1957 |
32% |
6082 |
Foreign trade and international banks |
23,791 |
16,248 |
7543 |
32% |
4789 |
Transportation services |
97,572 |
67,721 |
29851 |
31% |
8999 |
Services |
219,507 |
153,485 |
66022 |
30% |
3489 |
Ordnance and accessories |
10,627 |
7,595 |
3032 |
29% |
1099 |
Metal ores |
3,750 |
2,708 |
1042 |
28% |
5995 |
Optical goods stores |
126,555 |
91,514 |
35041 |
28% |
8099 |
Health and allied services |
241,795 |
177,662 |
64133 |
27% |
2992 |
Lubricating oils and greases |
19,868 |
14,791 |
5077 |
26% |
4412 |
Deep sea foreign transportation of freight |
21,247 |
15,881 |
5366 |
25% |
6798 |
Real estate investment trusts |
61,840 |
46,335 |
15505 |
25% |
8748 |
Business consulting |
883,971 |
665,249 |
218722 |
25% |
3639 |
Household appliances |
12,767 |
9,682 |
3085 |
24% |
5722 |
Household appliance stores |
128,061 |
98,584 |
29477 |
23% |
4971 |
Irrigation systems |
14,304 |
11,044 |
3260 |
23% |
3641 |
Electric lamps |
28,095 |
21,890 |
6205 |
22% |
8092 |
Kidney dialysis centers |
56,650 |
44,279 |
12371 |
22% |
5088 |
Transportation equipment and supplies |
69,238 |
54,576 |
14662 |
21% |
9222 |
Legal counsel and prosecution |
114,582 |
90,418 |
24164 |
21% |
291 |
General farms, primarily animals |
25,095 |
19,901 |
5194 |
21% |
3812 |
Search and navigation equipment |
204,280 |
163,064 |
41216 |
20% |
6163 |
Loan brokers |
216,966 |
173,369 |
43597 |
20% |
3596 |
Scales and balances, except laboratory |
7,664 |
6,149 |
1515 |
20% |
5571 |
Motorcycle dealers |
65,175 |
52,740 |
12435 |
19% |
3533 |
Oil and gas field machinery |
47,907 |
38,844 |
9063 |
19% |
8744 |
Facilities support services |
79,298 |
64,531 |
14767 |
19% |
2023 |
Dry, condensed and evaporated dairy products |
22,444 |
18,464 |
3980 |
18% |
9512 |
Land, mineral, and wildlife conservation |
305,777 |
251,981 |
53796 |
18% |
6799 |
Investors |
127,413 |
105,078 |
22335 |
18% |
3716 |
Motor homes |
15,888 |
13,117 |
2771 |
17% |
3366 |
Copper foundries |
14,142 |
11,703 |
2439 |
17% |
5142 |
Packaged frozen goods |
46,318 |
38,821 |
7497 |
16% |
9211 |
Courts |
230,825 |
193,667 |
37158 |
16% |
7533 |
Auto exhaust system repair shops |
30,947 |
25,973 |
4974 |
16% |
781 |
Landscape counseling and planning |
168,642 |
142,151 |
26491 |
16% |
3585 |
Refrigeration and heating equipment |
159,482 |
134,643 |
24839 |
16% |
2677 |
Envelopes |
27,815 |
23,634 |
4181 |
15% |
9621 |
Regulation, administration of transportation |
518,410 |
441,925 |
76485 |
15% |
8299 |
Schools and educational services |
351,711 |
300,061 |
51650 |
15% |
1522 |
Residential construction |
188,438 |
160,864 |
27574 |
15% |
1442 |
Construction sand and gravel |
28,939 |
24,810 |
4129 |
14% |
4925 |
Gas production and/or distribution |
11,529 |
9,887 |
1642 |
14% |
2131 |
Chewing and smoking tobacco |
6,180 |
5,306 |
874 |
14% |
3575 |
Computer terminals |
23,213 |
19,951 |
3262 |
14% |
4939 |
Combination utilities |
21,820 |
18,821 |
2999 |
14% |
8422 |
Botanical and zoological gardens |
25,059 |
21,640 |
3419 |
14% |
2048 |
Prepared feeds |
42,053 |
36,345 |
5708 |
14% |
3965 |
Fasteners, buttons, needles, and pins |
16,772 |
14,502 |
2270 |
14% |
3841 |
Surgical and medical instruments |
194,433 |
168,732 |
25701 |
13% |
9721 |
International affairs |
62,345 |
54,110 |
8235 |
13% |
2836 |
Biological products, except diagnostic |
26,554 |
23,092 |
3462 |
13% |
7991 |
Physical fitness facilities |
239,251 |
208,520 |
30731 |
13% |
4613 |
Refined petroleum pipelines |
9,090 |
7,934 |
1156 |
13% |
1423 |
Crushed and broken granite |
3,227 |
2,817 |
410 |
13% |
1321 |
Natural gas liquids |
7,524 |
6,614 |
910 |
12% |
5072 |
Hardware |
89,017 |
78,480 |
10537 |
12% |
2041 |
Flour and other grain mill products |
17,239 |
15,234 |
2005 |
12% |
7534 |
Tire retreading and repair shops |
18,919 |
16,737 |
2182 |
12% |
9611 |
Administration of general economic programs |
160,798 |
142,786 |
18012 |
11% |
2026 |
Fluid milk |
57,228 |
50,872 |
6356 |
11% |
3731 |
Shipbuilding and repairing |
81,796 |
72,921 |
8875 |
11% |
3951 |
Pens and mechanical pencils |
11,010 |
9,821 |
1189 |
11% |
4111 |
Local and suburban transit |
154,304 |
137,786 |
16518 |
11% |
2835 |
Diagnostic substances |
23,278 |
20,792 |
2486 |
11% |
2082 |
Malt beverages |
38,981 |
34,896 |
4085 |
10% |
1455 |
Kaolin and ball clay |
5,076 |
4,547 |
529 |
10% |
3331 |
Primary copper |
5,239 |
4,698 |
541 |
10% |
2519 |
Household furniture |
14,871 |
13,337 |
1534 |
10% |
3281 |
Cut stone and stone products |
35,277 |
31,721 |
3556 |
10% |
6541 |
Title abstract offices |
75,242 |
67,698 |
7544 |
10% |
7992 |
Public golf courses |
146,174 |
131,585 |
14589 |
10% |
7353 |
Heavy construction equipment rental |
70,014 |
63,040 |
6974 |
10% |
3354 |
Aluminum extruded products |
37,072 |
33,413 |
3659 |
10% |
7319 |
Advertising |
46,911 |
42,312 |
4599 |
10% |
279 |
Animal specialties |
9,727 |
8,780 |
947 |
10% |
3524 |
Lawn and garden equipment |
24,827 |
22,424 |
2403 |
10% |
3449 |
Miscellaneous metalwork |
16,774 |
15,165 |
1609 |
10% |
Source: D&B Sales and Marketing Solutions