WORKING RESIDENT EMPLOYMENT
Manchester imports 46,863 workers to the City each day, adding to the 21,237 workers that live and work in Manchester. Meanwhile, the City exports 37,035 workers daily, according to the US Census Bureau’s On the Map data from 2016. This dynamic is not unusual for a metropolitan area but affirms that Manchester remains a regional jobs center.
Manchester has seen a consistent increase in jobs over the years. In fact, employment in Manchester is growing faster than the population. Approaching 2030, job growth in Manchester may continue to outpace population growth, which means more people may be commuting into the City for work. While manufacturing continues to play a role in Manchester, professional jobs, healthcare, education, and services have all increased to create a more balanced job base in Manchester today. Jobs within Manchester City
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“Millie,” the Mill Girl, is one of several statues erected in textile manufacturing cities representing and acknowledging the thousands of women working in the mills— in 1880, there were 3,300 women workers at Amoskeag! Today, 46% of Manchester’s workforce is comprised of women. (Source: newenglandtravels.blogspot. com; US Census)
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Public Service/Education
Manufacturing in Manchester continues today. Granite State Manufacturing, which occupies 8,000 square feet of space, makes and assembles parts for the aerospace, defense, and medical industries, including equipment used on every submarine in the U.S. Navy fleet.
Manufacturing/Wholesale/Trade
(Source: gogsmgo.com)
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Highest Sectors of Employment in Manchester
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Source: US Census, Arnett Muldrow
JOBS IN MANCHESTER
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