

| sector | # of Firms | % of Total | # of Employees | % of Total | Average Wage* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employment | 4,743 | 100.00% | 54,037 | 100% | $703 |
| Public Employment | 90 | 1.90% | 8,191 | 15.20% | $825 |
| Federal Government | 20 | 0.40% | 345 | 0.60% | $930 |
| State Government |
8 |
0.20% | 1,201 | 2.20% | $827 |
| Local Government | 62 | 1.30% | 6,645 | 12.30% | $820 |
| Private Employment | 4,653 | 98.10% | 45,846 | 84.80% | $681 |
| Construction |
988 |
20.80% | 5,044 | 9.30% | $825 |
| Manufacturing | 156 | 3.30% | 4,039 | 7.50% | $1,049 |
| Natural Resources and Mining | 49 | 1.00% | 336 | 0.60% | $584 |
| Trade, Transportation & Utilities | 923 | 19.50% | 11,347 | 21.00% | $550 |
| Information |
40 |
0.80% | 497 | 0.90% | $1,017 |
| Professional & Business Services |
919 |
19.40% | 6,160 | 11.40% | $909 |
| Financial Activities |
366 |
7.70% | 1,526 | 2.80% | $945 |
| Education and Health Services |
474 |
10.00% | 9,052 | 16.80% | $706 |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 318 | 6.70% | 5,713 | 10.60% | $250 |
|
Other Services / UNCLASSIFIED |
419 | 8.80% | 2,142 | 4.00% | $481 |
Note: percentages may not total 100 due to rounding
Data is for employers covered by Unemployment Insurance
* Average Weekly Wage Per Worker
Source: MD Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Last Updated: June 1, 2011