Great Barrington, MA LMA
Laborforce, Employment and Unemployment |
| (not seasonally adjusted) |
| Month | Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployed | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 | 2009 | 16,449 | 15,398 | 1,051 | 6.4 |
| 08 | 2009 | 17,136 | 16,101 | 1,035 | 6.0 |
| 07 | 2009 | 17,301 | 16,282 | 1,019 | 5.9 |
| 06 | 2009 | 17,039 | 15,968 | 1,071 | 6.3 |
| 05 | 2009 | 16,413 | 15,417 | 996 | 6.1 |
| 04 | 2009 | 16,167 | 15,127 | 1,040 | 6.4 |
| 03 | 2009 | 16,305 | 15,078 | 1,227 | 7.5 |
| 02 | 2009 | 16,429 | 15,189 | 1,240 | 7.5 |
| 01 | 2009 | 16,502 | 15,251 | 1,251 | 7.6 |
| Annual | Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployed | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 2008 | 16,592 | 15,885 | 707 | 4.3 |
| Average | 2007 | 16,647 | 16,059 | 588 | 3.5 |
| Average | 2006 | 17,039 | 16,430 | 609 | 3.6 |
| Average | 2005 | 16,882 | 16,316 | 566 | 3.4 |
| Average | 2004 | 16,621 | 16,003 | 618 | 3.7 |
| Average | 2003 | 16,746 | 16,082 | 664 | 4.0 |
| Average | 2002 | 16,637 | 16,065 | 572 | 3.4 |
| Average | 2001 | 16,034 | 15,617 | 417 | 2.6 |
| Average | 2000 | 15,456 | 15,094 | 362 | 2.3 |
2008 Average Employment and Wages |
| Industry | Establish- ments | Total Wages | Average Employment | Average Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total, All Industries | 1,409 | $485,132,852 | 13,734 | $679 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 14 | $2,318,625 | 72 | $619 |
| Mining | 5 | $3,966,695 | 81 | $942 |
| Construction | 220 | $39,972,185 | 957 | $803 |
| Manufacturing | 55 | $63,446,935 | 1,062 | $1,149 |
| Utilities | 5 | $2,231,505 | 27 | $1,589 |
| Wholesale Trade | 38 | $12,251,093 | 253 | $931 |
| Retail Trade | 242 | $61,382,732 | 2,282 | $517 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 28 | $6,182,176 | 225 | $528 |
| Information | 34 | $10,187,662 | 211 | $929 |
| Finance and Insurance | 41 | $13,901,554 | 279 | $958 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 31 | $3,262,542 | 106 | $592 |
| Professional and Technical Services | 107 | $17,726,888 | 405 | $842 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 6 | $5,151,231 | 75 | $1,321 |
| Administrative and Waste Services | 93 | $11,714,873 | 380 | $593 |
| Educational Services | 24 | $65,045,446 | 1,679 | $745 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 74 | $77,395,634 | 1,879 | $792 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 33 | $12,623,427 | 506 | $480 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 149 | $34,871,630 | 1,801 | $372 |
| Other Services, Ex. Public Admin | 173 | $28,969,949 | 1,047 | $532 |
| Public Administration | 37 | $12,530,070 | 410 | $588 |
Cities and Towns in |
| Great Barrington, MA LMA |
Largest Employers in |
| Great Barrington, MA LMA |