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Industries

Manufacturing:

The manufacturing sector consists of establishments engaged in the mechanical, physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.

This description was taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  For additional information, see the following site:

http://www.bls.gov/iag/manufacturing.htm 

Transportation and Utilities:

The transportation sector includes industries providing transportation of passengers and cargo, warehousing and storage for goods, scenic and sightseeing transportation, and support activities related to modes of transportation. Establishments in these industries use transportation equipment or transportation related facilities as a productive asset. The type of equipment depends on the mode of transportation. The modes of transportation are air, rail, water, road, and pipeline.

The utilities sector comprises establishments engaged in the provision of the following utility services: electric power, natural gas, steam supply, water supply, and sewage removal. Within this sector, the specific activities associated with the utility services provided vary by utility: electric power includes generation, transmission, and distribution; natural gas includes distribution; steam supply includes provision and/or distribution; water supply includes treatment and distribution; and sewage removal includes collection, treatment, and disposal of waste through sewer systems and sewage treatment facilities.

These descriptions were taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  For more information on this sector, see the following site:

http://www.bls.gov/ces/tradetransutil.htm

Wholesale:

The wholesale trade sector comprises establishments engaged in wholesaling merchandise, generally without transformation, and rendering services incidental to the sale of merchandise. The wholesaling process is an intermediate step in the distribution of merchandise. Wholesalers are organized to sell or arrange the purchase or sale of (a) goods for resale (i.e., goods sold to other wholesalers or retailers), (b) capital or durable non-consumer goods, and (c) raw and intermediate materials and supplies used in production. Wholesalers sell merchandise to other businesses and normally operate from a warehouse or office.

This description was taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  For additional information, see the following site:

http://www.bls.gov/iag/wholeretailtrade.htm

Retail:

The retail trade sector comprises establishments engaged in retailing merchandise, generally without transformation, and rendering services incidental to the sale of merchandise. The retailing process is the final step in the distribution of merchandise; retailers are, therefore, organized to sell merchandise in small quantities to the general public. This sector comprises two main types of retailers: store and non-store retailers.

This description was taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  For additional information, see the following site:

http://www.bls.gov/iag/wholeretailtrade.htm

Finance and Real Estate:

The finance and real estate sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in financial transactions (transactions involving the creation, liquidation, or change in ownership of financial assets) and/or in facilitating financial transactions. Three principal types of activities are identified:

  1. Raising funds by taking deposits and/or issuing securities and, in the process, incurring liabilities.
  2. Pooling of risk by underwriting insurance and annuities.
  3. Providing specialized services facilitating or supporting financial intermediation, insurance, and employee benefit programs.

The real estate and rental and leasing sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in renting, leasing, or otherwise allowing the use of tangible or intangible assets, and establishments providing related services. The major portion of this sector comprises establishments that rent, lease, or otherwise allow the use of their own assets by others. This sector also includes establishments primarily engaged in managing real estate for others, selling, renting and/or buying real estate for others, and appraising real estate.

These descriptions were taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  For additional information, see the following site:

http://www.bls.gov/iag/financial.htm

Leisure and Hospitality:

The leisure and hospitality sector is made up of two parts: the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector, and the accommodation and food services sector.

The arts, entertainment, and recreation sub-sector includes a wide range of establishments that operate facilities or provide services to meet varied cultural, entertainment, and recreational interests of their patrons. This sector comprises (1) establishments that are involved in producing, promoting, or participating in live performances, events, or exhibits intended for public viewing; (2) establishments that preserve and exhibit objects and sites of historical, cultural, or educational interest; and (3) establishments that operate facilities or provide services that enable patrons to participate in recreational activities or pursue amusement, hobby, and leisure-time interests.

The accommodation and food services sub-sector comprises establishments providing customers with lodging and/or preparing meals, snacks, and beverages for immediate consumption. The sector includes both accommodation and food services establishments because the two activities are often combined at the same establishment.

This description was taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  For additional information, see the following site:

http://www.bls.gov/iag/leisurehosp.htm

Agriculture:

The agriculture sector consists of establishments engaged in three sub-sectors: logging, crop production, and animal production.

For additional information on these sub-sectors see:

Government:

The government sector is made up of publicly-owned establishments. This sector includes establishments of federal, state, and local government agencies that administer, oversee, and manage public programs and have executive, legislative, or judicial authority over other institutions within a given area. These agencies also set policy, create laws, adjudicate civil and criminal legal cases, provide for public safety and for national defense. Establishments such as public schools and public hospitals also are included in government.  

This sector also includes military personnel omitted in the original calculations provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

This description was taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  For additional information, see the following site:

http://www.bls.gov/iag/government.htm

Professional:

The professional sector consists of establishments engaged in: legal services, accounting, engineering, specialized design services, computer design, management, scientific and technical services, scientific research and advertising.

This description was taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  For additional information, see the following site:

http://www.bls.gov/oes/2003/may/naics3_541000.htm

Construction and Mining:

The construction sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in the construction of buildings or engineering projects (e.g., highways and utility systems). Establishments primarily engaged in the preparation of sites for new construction and establishments primarily engaged in subdividing land for sale as building sites also are included in this sector. Construction work done may include new work, additions, alterations, or maintenance and repairs. Activities of these establishments generally are managed at a fixed place of business, but they usually perform construction activities at multiple project sites.

The mining sector comprises establishments that extract naturally occurring mineral solids, such as coal and ores; liquid minerals, such as crude petroleum; and gases, such as natural gas. The term mining is used in the broad sense to include quarrying, well operations, beneficiating (e.g., crushing, screening, washing, and flotation), and other preparation customarily performed at the mine site, or as a part of mining activity.

These descriptions were taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  For additional information see the following sites:

Business and Repair Services:

The business and repair services sector consists of employers engaged in the following sub-sectors:

  • Employment Services: Temporary employment agencies, casting agencies etc.
  • Business Support Services: Document preparation, telephone call centers, telemarketing, private mail centers, collection agencies etc.
  • Travel Arrangement and Recreation Services: Travel agencies, tour operators etc.
  • Investigation and Security Services:  Security firms, patrol services, locksmiths etc.
  • Services to Buildings and Dwellings: Exterminating and pest control services, janitorial services, landscaping services, carpet and upholstery cleaning services, etc.

These descriptions were taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  For additional information, see the following sites: