The quality and stability of our workforce is one of the great strengths of the Aiken-Augusta MSA. These workers are drawn from a population that is young, growing and pursuing the many avenues of educational advancement available.
Labor & Employment

Employment by Industry

Total Payroll by Industry, 2002

Aiken County

Natural Resources and Mining $10,853,504
Construction $213,348,680
Manufacturing $336,634,207
Wholesale & Retail $148,481,852
Transportation & Warehousing $32,022,456
Utilities $17,856,809
Information $15,348,984
Financial Activities $70,670,421
Professional & Business Services $875,969,209
Education & Health Services $124,054,790
Leisure & Hospitality $51,692,216
Other Services (Except Public Administration) $21,907,544
Unclassified $5,572,992
Government $247,529,586
Total, Private & Government $2,188,943,248


Edgefield County

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting $13,168,586
Construction $4,433,252
Manufacturing $44,518,291
Wholesale & Retail $23,685,065
Transportation & Warehousing $1,323,281
Utilities $2,229,964
Information $645,868
Financial Activities $1,995,483
Professional & Business Services $7,855,941
Education & Health Services $6,166,738
Leisure & Hospitality $5,572,203
Other Services (Except Public Administration) $8,041,302
Government $56,285,339
Total, Private & Government $175,990,279

 

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