Employment by Sector
Sherman-Denison MSA
| Occupation | 2015 | 2017 | 2020* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management | 1,310 | 1,340 | 1,900 |
| Business & Financial Operations | 1,020 | 1,030 | 1,350 |
| Computer & Mathematical Science | 260 | 410 | 350 |
| Architecture & Engineering | 630 | 580 | 610 |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 90 | 90 | 190 |
| Community & Social Services | 510 | 470 | 480 |
| Legal | 200 | 260 | 200 |
| Education, Training & Library | 2,940 | 3,130 | 3,340 |
| Art, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media | 350 | 270 | 300 |
| Healthcare Practitioner & Technical | 4,040 | 4,620 | 3,980 |
| Healthcare Support | 1,450 | 1,980 | 4,290 |
| Protective Services | 690 | 770 | 680 |
| Food Preparation & Service Related | 4,750 | 5,040 | 4,750 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance | 1,290 | 1,080 | 1,170 |
| Personal Care & Service | 1,860 | 1,470 | 500 |
| Sales & Related | 4,510 | 4,420 | 4,680 |
| Office & Administrative Support | 7,290 | 7,940 | 6,270 |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | N/A | 8 | 70 |
| Construction & Extraction | 2,020 | 1,940 | 2,080 |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 2,130 | 2,080 | 1,830 |
| Production | 3,380 | 3,440 | 3,210 |
| Transportation & Material Moving | 2,560 | 2,670 | 3,360 |
| Total Employment | 43,280 | 45,038 | 45,570 |
*Latest sector data available 12/2021
Employment Overview
| Period | Nov 2021 | Dec 2021 | Jan 2022 | Feb 2022 | March 2022 | April 2022 (P) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Force | 67,137 | 67,014 | 66,122 | 67,159 | 67,173 | 66,758 |
| Total Employment | 64,600 | 64,706 | 63,500 | 64,490 | 64,979 | 64,740 |
| Number Unemployed | 2,537 | 2,308 | 2,622 | 2,669 | 2,194 | 2,018 |
| Unemployment Rate Comparison | 3.8 | 3.4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 3.0 |