| The Roanoke Valley offers a diverse employment base, with a strong manufacturing sector. Large numbers of employees in the service and retail trade sectors reflect the Valley's role as a regional service center in finance, transportation and shopping. | | | Sector | % of Local Jobs | % of Local Earnings | | Manufacturing | 12.3% | 14.7% | | Information Technology | 1.9% | 2.4% | | Transportation & Utilities | 5.7% | 5.6% | | Wholesale Trade | 4.3% | 5.6% | | Retail Trade | 12.6% | 8.8% | | Finance-Insurance-Real Estate | 5.6% | 6.8% | | Services | 47.0% | 44.5% | | Public Administration | 3.4% | 4.3% | | Agriculture | 0.2% | 0.2% | | Construction & Mining | 7.1% | 7.1% |
Virginia Employment Commission, 2nd Quarter 2006 |
