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Services are the leading industry sector in the Research Triangle Region, accounting for 40.4% of jobs. Government (17.1%), Trade (12.9%), Healthcare (11.2%), and Manufacturing (10.5%) complete the top 5 industry sectors within the region.
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The Research Triangle Region
Employment by Industry
Source: Employment
Security Commission, 1st Qtr. 2004
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Industry
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Employment
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Percent
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Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Hunting & Mining
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4,427
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0.5%
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Construction
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45,611
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4.9%
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Manufacturing
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96,378
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10.5%
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Trade (Retail & Wholesale)
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118,229
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12.9%
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Transportation & Warehousing
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18,006
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1.9%
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Public Utilities
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3,313
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0.3%
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Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
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36,075
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3.9%
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Healthcare & Social Assistance
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102,382
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11.2%
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Services (Information, Professional, Technical, Management,
Administration, Waste, Education, Healthcare, Social, Arts, Entertainment,
Recreation, Accommodation, Food, Public Administration & Other
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369,803
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40.4%
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Government
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156,191
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17.1%
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Source: Employment
Security Commission, 1st Qtr. 2004
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