Table 10: Occupational Growth in the Retail Trade Sector 1998-2008

OES Code Occupational Title Base 1998 Projected 2008 Percent Change Net Change
49011 Salespersons, Retail 5,909 7,343 24 1434
49023 Cashiers 4,789 5,461 14 672
65038 Food Preparation Workers 2,117 2,419 14.3 302
65026 Cooks, Restaurant 1,796 2,038 13.5 242
65041 Comb Food Prep/Serv Wkrs 2,540 2,752 8.3 212
49021 Stock Clerks, Sales Floor 2,126 2,298 8.1 172
65008 Waiters & Waitresses 4,363 4,523 3.7 160
85302 Automotive Mechanics 733 873 19.1 140
65032 Cooks, Fast Food 1,300 1,428 9.8 128
41002 Marketing/Sales Supervisors 2,023 2,131 5.3 108


Retail Trade | Labor Market Information | Economic Analysis Division