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Employment Projections
Projected private employment through 2008 indicates continued growth in Services and Trade, with Manufacturing expecting to decrease slightly. The overall growth rate of jobs is expected to be at 7.5%.
Projected Hampden County job openings by occupational group from 1998 through 2008, are as follows:
The featured reports provide an overview of the employment structure, occupational mix and projected job growth in Hampden County.
| Occupation | Projected 2008 Jobs | Percent Distribution | New Jobs 2000 vs. 1998 | Growth Rate 2000 vs. 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exec., Admin., Managerial | 18,000 | 7.9% | 930 | 5.4% |
| Professional Specialty | 57,300 | 25% | 8,410 | 17.2% |
| Marketing and Sales | 27,780 | 12.1% | 1,210 | 4.6% |
| Admin. Support & Clerical | 32,040 | 14% | 170 | 0.5% |
| Service | 45,610 | 19.9% | 5,730 | 14.4% |
| Production | 48,070 | 21.0% | -500 | -1.0% |
| Total | 228,790 | 100% | 15,950 | 7.5% |