Benton-Franklin Trends

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3.3.4 Share of Employment in Top-5 Employing Sectors

Why is this important?

The structure of a local economy is revealed, to a large degree, by the relative employment levels among its top sectors. Different sectors usually show different average wage levels, so the percentage of people employed in various sectors also gives insight into total wage earnings. Wages vary by many factors, including the education or training required of the job, the supply of job-seekers, regional demand for certain skills, experience of the job seeker, as well as the pull of other nearby labor markets. Wage variation by sector may guide job-seekers or students in their choice of educational specialization. It may also inform providers of education and work-force training about their program design and offerings.

Government includes employees of federal, state, and municipal entities. Educators employed by public entities (K-12, higher education), as well as those employed by the military, are also a part of government. The sector for health care and social assistance is largely composed of health care workers.

This indicator tracks the shares of employment in the top-five sectors, as ranked by their number of employees for Benton and Franklin Counties combined. Washington State is offered as a benchmark. Additional information, including the actual number of employees in each of the top sectors, can be found in the “Download Data” section.

Where are we?

During 2023 in Benton & Franklin Counties combined, the employment shares in the top-5 sectors were:

Government was 14.3%, decreasing from 16.7% in 2003.
Healthcare and social assistance was 13.3%, increasing from 8.3% in 2003.
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting was 9.8%, decreasing from 10.2% in 2003.
Retail Trade was 10.4%, decreasing from 10.7% in 2003.
Administrative & Waste Services was 8.9%, decreasing from 10.7% in 2003.

By comparison in Washington State during 2023, the shares of the same sectors were:

Healthcare and Social Assistance was 12.8%, increasing from 9.9% in 2003.
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting was 2.7%, decreasing from 3.0% in 2003.
Government was 16.0%, decreasing from 18.7% in 2003.
Admin and Waste Services was 5.1%, increasing from 4.5% in 2003.
Retail Trade was 9.3%, decreasing from 11.3% in 2003.

Data Sources

Washington State Employment Security Department: Labor Market Report Library - Covered Employment, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW)

Under the heading titled “Covered Employment (QCEW)”, select the “Annual Average” for the desired year which will prompt an Excel spreadsheet to download.
In the Excel file, select the desired location.
See: Totals for top employment sectors under “Average Annual Employment”

Note: These employment shares do not include the self-employed.

3.3.4 Share of Employment in Top-5 Employing Sectors

Why is this important?

The structure of a local economy is revealed, to a large degree, by the relative employment levels among its top sectors. Different sectors usually show different average wage levels, so the percentage of people employed in various sectors also gives insight into the total wage earnings. Wages vary by many factors, including the education or training required of the job, the supply of job-seekers, regional demand for certain skills, experience of the job seeker, as well as the pull of other nearby labor markets. Wage variation by sector may guide job-seekers or students in their choice of educational specialization. It may also inform providers of education and work-force training about their program design and offerings.

Government includes employees of federal, state, and municipal entities. Educators employed by public entities (K-12, higher education), as well as those employed by the military, are also a part of government. The sector for health care and social assistance is largely composed of health care workers.

This indicator tracks the shares of employment in the top-five sectors, as ranked by their number of employees for Benton County. The Kennewick-Pasco-Richland metro area serves as a benchmark. Additional information, including the actual number of employees in each of the top sectors, can be found in the “Download Data” section.

Where are we?

During 2023 in Benton County, the employment shares in the top-5 sectors were:

Professional & Technical Services was 9.4%, decreasing from 14.2% in 2003.
Government was 12.8%, decreasing from 15.8% in 2003.
Healthcare and social assistance was 14.9%, increasing from 8.3% in 2003.
Retail Trade was 10.6%, decreasing from 11.3% in 2003.
Administrative & Waste Services was 11.0%, decreasing from 13.2% in 2003.

During 2023 in Benton & Franklin Counties combined, the employment shares in the top-5 sectors were:

Government was 14.3%, decreasing from 16.7% in 2003.
Healthcare and social assistance was 13.3%, increasing from 8.3% in 2003.
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting was 9.8%, decreasing from 10.2% in 2003.
Retail Trade was 10.4%, decreasing from 10.7% in 2003.
Administrative & Waste Services was 8.9%, decreasing from 10.7% in 2003.

Data Sources

Washington State Employment Security Department: Labor Market Report Library - Covered Employment, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW)

Under the heading titled “Covered Employment (QCEW)”, select the “Annual Average” for the desired year which will prompt an Excel spreadsheet to download.
In the Excel file, select the desired location.
See: Totals for top employment sectors under “Average Annual Employment”

Note: These employment shares do not include the self-employed.

3.3.4 Share of Employment in Top-5 Employing Sectors

Why is this important?

The structure of a local economy is revealed, to a large degree, by the relative employment levels among its top sectors. Different sectors usually show different average wage levels, so the percentage of people employed in various sectors also gives insight into the total wage earnings. Wages vary by many factors, including the education or training required of the job, the supply of job-seekers, regional demand for certain skills, experience of the job seeker, as well as the pull of other nearby labor markets. Wage variation by sector may guide job-seekers or students in their choice of educational specialization. It may also inform providers of education and work-force training about their program design and offerings.

Government includes employees of federal, state, and municipal entities. Educators employed by public entities (K-12, higher education), as well as those employed by the military, are also a part of government. The sector for health care and social assistance is largely composed of health care workers.

This indicator tracks the shares of employment in the top-five sectors, as ranked by their number of employees for Franklin County. The Kennewick-Pasco-Richland metro area serves as a benchmark. Additional information, including the actual number of employees in each of the top sectors, can be found in the “Download Data” section.

Where are we?

During 2023 in Franklin County, the average annual incomes in the top-5 sectors were:

Manufacturing was 12.8%, increasing from 8.1% in 2003.
Government was 18.3%, decreasing from 19.7% in 2003.
Healthcare and social assistance was 8.9%, increasing from 8.5% in 2003.
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting was 14.9%, decreasing from 21.8% in 2003.
Retail Trade was 9.8%, decreasing from 8.8% in 2003.

During 2023 in Benton & Franklin Counties combined, the employment shares in the top-5 sectors were:

Government was 14.3%, decreasing from 16.7% in 2003.
Healthcare and social assistance was 13.3%, increasing from 8.3% in 2003.
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting was 9.8%, decreasing from 10.2% in 2003.
Retail Trade was 10.4%, decreasing from 10.7% in 2003.
Administrative & Waste Services was 8.9%, decreasing from 10.7% in 2003.

Data Sources

Washington State Employment Security Department: Labor Market Report Library - Covered Employment, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW)

Under the heading titled “Covered Employment (QCEW)”, select the “Annual Average” for the desired year which will prompt an Excel spreadsheet to download.
In the Excel file, select the desired location.
See: Totals for top employment sectors under “Average Annual Employment” .

Note: These employment shares do not include the self-employed.

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3.3.4 Share of Employment in Top-5 Employing Sectors

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3.3.4 Share of Employment in Top-5 Employing Sectors

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3.3.4 Share of Employment in Top-5 Employing Sectors

Why is this important?

Where are we?

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3.3.4 Share of Employment in Top-5 Employing Sectors

Why is this important?

Where are we?

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3.3.4 Share of Employment in Top-5 Employing Sectors

Why is this important?

Where are we?

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3.3.4 Share of Employment in Top-5 Employing Sectors

Why is this important?

Where are we?

Data Sources