 
    Current Employment Statistics (CES) Estimates and Research & Planning's Short-Term Projections, 
    November 2012
| Industry Sector | Research & Planning's Short-Term Projections | Current Employment Statistics (CES) Estimates | N Difference | % Difference | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nonfarm Employment | 288,633 | 286,000 | -2,633 | -0.9% | 
| Natural Resources & Mining | 27,908 | 26,900 | -1,008 | -3.7% | 
| Construction | 21,469 | 21,400 | -69 | -0.3% | 
| Manufacturing | 9,604 | 9,100 | -504 | -5.5% | 
| Wholesale Trade | 9,234 | 9,400 | 166 | 1.8% | 
| Retail Trade | 29,614 | 30,200 | 586 | 1.9% | 
| Transportation & Utilities | 14,624 | 14,100 | -524 | -3.7% | 
| Information | 3,896 | 3,900 | 4 | 0.1% | 
| Financial Activities | 10,427 | 10,900 | 473 | 4.3% | 
| Professional & Business Services | 17,894 | 16,800 | -1,094 | -6.5% | 
| Educational & Health Services | 27,173 | 27,800 | 627 | 2.3% | 
| Leisure & Hospitality | 29,952 | 29,000 | -952 | -3.3% | 
| Other Services | 11,951 | 11,200 | -751 | -6.7% | 
| Government | 74,887 | 75,300 | 413 | 0.5% | 
| Projections run in October 2012 and based on QCEW Data through June 2012. | ||||
