Business Climate
Workforce
Distribution of Employment by Place of Work 2005 Annual Average*
| Industry | Employment | % | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employment | 65,957 | 100.0 | $646 |
| Federal Government | 650 | 1.0 | 751 |
| State Government | 2,494 | 3.8 | 722 |
| Local Government | 5,090 | 7.7 | 681 |
| Private Employment | 57,723 | 87.5 | 639 |
| Natural Resources & Mining | 149 | 0.2 | 761 |
| Construction | 4,202 | 6.4 | 694 |
| Manufacturing | 9,020 | 13.7 | 859 |
| Trade, Transportation, & Utilities | 15,570 | 23.6 | 565 |
| Information | 1,461 | 2.2 | 555 |
| Financial Activities | 6,523 | 9.9 | 779 |
| Professional & Business Services | 4,236 | 6.4 | 745 |
| Education & Health Services | 8,893 | 13.5 | 686 |
| Leisure & Hospitality | 5,854 | 8.9 | 236 |
| Other Services | 1,783 | 2.7 | 420 |
| Unclassified | 32 | 0.0 | 568 |
* Figures represent the number of employees in the County from any origin. NOTE: Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding. SOURCE: MD Dept. of Labor, Licensing & Regulation, Division of Labor Market Analysis & Information. (2006)