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In the State of Maryland , the entire sum of jobs in all industries overall has decreased by 44,093 jobs from 2005 to 2010.
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In the State of Maryland , the total number of workers for all sectors has decreased by 44,093 total jobs from 2005 to 2010.
Given the 293 4-digit NAICS industries, 102 showed an escalation in the number employed, while 190 industries reported a drop in employment.
Out of the 4-digit NAICS industries, the general medical and surgical hospitals industry has accounted the most employment growth with a total of 10,287 employees finding new jobs in the industry. The employment growth in general medical and surgical hospitals makes up 6.8% percent of the growth in Maryland -- Statewide between 2005 and 2010.
Top 5 Growing Industries
1. General medical and surgical hospitals (+10,287)
2. Elementary and secondary schools (+10,139)
3. Computer systems design and related services (+8,420)
4. Management and technical consulting services (+6,324)
5. Grocery stores (+6,070)
The employment services industry faced the greatest employment loss with a total loss of 14,203 jobs during the period. The employment lost in employment services make up 7.5% percent of the employment lost during the period in Maryland -- Statewide between the years of 2005 and 2010.
Top 5 Declining Industries
1. Employment services (-14,203)
2. Residential building construction (-10,891)
3. Building foundation and exterior contractors (-7,400)
4. Building equipment contractors (-7,109)
5. Building finishing contractors (-6,233)
Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW).


