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Our citizens possess a variety of skills, including a knowledge of the latest technology, business management and communications techniques, along with those belonging to the genre of advanced manufacturing and modern-day agriculture.
Our people’s pride is evident in the work they do for their employers in Pittsylvania County. This enthusiasm and energy cannot be calculated in any graph or chart. It’s simply something our employers quickly understand and truly appreciate.
Employment by Sector (1st Qtr. 2008)
| Manufacturing |
2,369 |
20.6% |
| Services |
2,390 |
20.8% |
| Government |
2,905 |
25.2% |
| Construction |
1,253 |
10.9% |
| Trade |
1,885 |
16.4% |
| Transportation and Utilities |
244 |
2.1% |
| Natural Resources and Mining |
214 |
1.9% |
| Financial |
224 |
1.9% |
| Information |
32 |
0.3% |
| TOTAL EMPLOYEES |
11,516 |
100% |
Employment by Occupation (1st Qtr. 2008)
| Production, Transportation & Material Moving |
2,405 |
22.3% |
| Sales & Office |
2,453 |
22.8% |
| Managerial, Professional & Related |
2,746 |
25.5% |
| Service |
1,460 |
13.6% |
| Construction, Extraction & Maintenance |
1,593 |
14.8% |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry |
106 |
1.0% |
| TOTAL EMPLOYEES |
10,763 |
100% |
Civilian Labor Statistics (August 2008)
| Area | Civilian Labor Force | Employed | Unemployed | Rate |
| Pittsylvania Co. |
31,157 |
28,953 |
2,204 |
7.1% |
| Virginia |
4,169,511 |
3,976,876 |
192,635 |
4.6% |
| United States |
155,387,000 |
145,909,000 |
9,479,000 |
6.1% |
Average Weekly Wage by Industry (1st Qtr. 2008)
| Average, All Industries |
$542 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting |
$461 |
| Utilities |
$1,685 |
| Construction |
$527 |
| Manufacturing |
$688 |
| Wholesale Trade |
$524 |
| Retail Trade |
$403 |
| Transportation & Warehousing |
$708 |
| Information |
$863 |
| Finance & Insurance |
$675 |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing |
$432 |
| Professional & Technical Services |
$820 |
| Management of Companies & Enterprises |
$830 |
| Administrative & Waste Services |
$371 |
| Educational Services |
$556 |
| Health Care & Social Assistance |
$370 |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation |
$304 |
| Accommodation & Food Services |
$198 |
| Other Services, Ex. Public Administration |
$454 |
| Government Total |
$628 |
| Federal Government |
$698 |
| State Government |
$662 |
| Local Government |
$524 |
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