Both the distribution of jobs across sectors and the change in this distribution are important information. Refers to the employment by industry, listed according to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). Industry and employment types include:

a. Non-Services Related- Consists of employment in industries such as farm, mining, and manufacturing.

b. Services Related- Consists of employment in industries such as retail trade, finance, insurance and real estate, and services.

c. Government- Consists of federal, military, state and local government employment, and government enterprise.