Administrative and Support Services: NAICS 561On This PageAbout the Administrative and Support Services subsectorThe administrative and support services subsector is part of the administrative and support and waste management and remediation services sector. Industries in the Administrative and Support Services subsector group establishments engaged in activities that support the day-to-day operations of other organizations. The processes employed in this sector (e.g., general management, personnel administration, clerical activities, cleaning activities) are often integral parts of the activities of establishments found in all sectors of the economy. The establishments classified in this subsector have specialization in one or more of these activities and can, therefore, provide services to clients in a variety of industries and, in some cases, to households. The individual industries of this subsector are defined on the basis of the particular process that they are engaged in and the particular services they provide. North American Industry Classification System The administrative and support services subsector consists of these industry groups:
NOTE: There was a change in the definition of this subsector between NAICS 2002 and NAICS 2007. Some of the data below reflect the 2002 definition and some reflect the 2007 definition. See the BLS implementation schedule for NAICS 2007 to find out which BLS programs have already implemented NAICS 2007. Workforce StatisticsThis section provides information relating to employment and unemployment in administrative and support services. While most data are obtained from employer or establishment surveys, information on industry unemployment comes from a national survey of households. The following tables present an overview of the industry including the number of jobs, the unemployment rate of those previously employed in the industry, mass layoffs, data for occupations common to the industry, and projections of occupational employment change. Employment, Unemployment, and Layoffs
(Source: Current Employment Statistics, Current Population Survey, Mass Layoff Statistics) Extended Mass Layoffs
(Source: Mass Layoff Statistics) Employment by Occupation
(Source: Occupational Employment Statistics) ProjectionsFor projected (future) employment estimates, see the National Employment Matrix, which includes employment estimates by industry and occupation for administrative and support services. (Source: Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections) Earnings and HoursThis section presents data on employee earnings and weekly hours. The latest industry averages of hourly earnings and weekly hours for production or nonsupervisory employees are shown. In addition, recent hourly and annual earnings are shown for occupations commonly found in administrative and support services. Earnings and Hours of Production Workers
(Source: Current Employment Statistics) Earnings by Occupation
(Source: Occupational Employment Statistics) Work-related Fatalities, Injuries, and IllnessesThis section presents data for the industry on the number of workplace fatalities and the rates of workplace injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers in administrative and support services. An injury or illness is considered to be work-related if an event or exposure in the work environment either caused or contributed to the resulting condition or significantly aggravated a pre-existing condition.
(Source: Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities) Workplace TrendsThis section presents data on the number of establishments in administrative and support services. Establishments
(Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages) Other BLS ResourcesCareer Guide to IndustriesSee employment services in the Career Guide to Industries.
Data extracted on: May 07, 2009 |
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