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Services are the leading industry sector in the Research Triangle Region, accounting for 39.5% of jobs. Government (16.1%), Trade (12.3%), Healthcare (10.8%), and Manufacturing (9.8%) complete the top 5 industry sectors within the region.
The Research Triangle Region Employment by Industry
Source: Employment Security Commission, 2nd Qtr. 2005
Industry |
Employment |
Percent |
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Hunting & Mining |
4,563 |
0.5% |
Construction |
50,449 |
5.1% |
Manufacturing |
96,822 |
9.8% |
Trade (Retail & Wholesale) |
121,990 |
12.3% |
Transportation & Warehousing |
18,605 |
1.9% |
Public Utilities |
3,233 |
0.3% |
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate |
36,651 |
3.7% |
Healthcare & Social Assistance |
107,484 |
10.8% |
Services (Information, Professional, Technical, Management, Administration, Waste, Education, Healthcare, Social, Arts, Entertainment, Recreation, Accommodation, Food, Public Administration & Other |
392,220 |
39.5% |
Government |
160,012 |
16.1% |
Source: Employment Security Commission, 2nd Qtr. 2005
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