Occupational Category

1996

2006

Employment Growth

Number

Percent

Total, All Occupations                 

57,150

61,330

4,180

7.3

Executive, Administrative, and Managerial

5,930

6,520

590

9.9

Professional Specialty

5,915

6,595

680

11.4

Technicians and Related Support

1,435

1,600

165

11.4

Marketing and sales occupations

6,105

6,825

720

11.8

Administrative Support, including Clerical

8,090

8,305

215

2.6

Service

10,975

11,920

945

8.6

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Related

3,370

3,190

-180

-5.3

Precision Production, Craft, and Repair

7,820

8,400

580

7.4

Operators, Fabricators, and Laborers

7,500

7,975

475

6.3