Table 5
Employment by sector since the end of the recession (in thousands)
| June 2009 | Feb. 2010 | Jan. 2012 | Net change, June 2009 to Jan. 2012 | Net change, Feb. 2010 to Jan. 2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL NONFARM EMPLOYMENT | 130,503 | 129,244 | 132,470 | 1,967 | 3,226 |
| Manufacturing | 11,725 | 11,462 | 11,860 | 135 | 398 |
| Construction | 6,007 | 5,529 | 5,567 | -440 | 38 |
| Trade, transportation, and utilities | 24,892 | 24,537 | 25,238 | 346 | 701 |
| Financial activities | 7,749 | 7,660 | 7,695 | -54 | 35 |
| Professional and business services | 16,445 | 16,542 | 17,669 | 1,224 | 1,127 |
| Education and health care | 19,179 | 19,393 | 20,116 | 937 | 723 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 13,084 | 12,924 | 13,510 | 426 | 586 |
| Government (all levels) | 22,570 | 22,471 | 21,986 | -584 | -485 |
| State and local government | 19,743 | 19,602 | 19,164 | -579 | -438 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Current Establishment Survey
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