Employment by Industry

Employment by Industry Sector 2009 (2nd Quarter)

Industry Sector

Employment (%)

Employment (#)

Natural Resources and Mining 3.4% 417
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting 2.4% 373
Construction 6.6% 992
Manufacturing 20.7% 3,057
Trade, Transportation, and Utilities 20.4% 2,985
Information 2.0% 303
Financial Activities 3.2% 481
Professional and Business Services 6.0% 873
Education and Health Services 8.9% 1,300
Leisure and Hospitality 9.1% 1,342
Total Government 17.3% 2,544
Total 100% 14,667
Source: SC Employment Security Commission, Labor Market Information Division