Industry
Industry Growth Index
Tracks relative growth of major employment sectors since the base year.
Top employment sectors identified
The largest employment sectors are Health Care and Social Assistance, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Retail Trade, which together account for 60% of all jobs.
Understanding the county's job composition helps residents and local leaders strategically develop workforce training, attract complementary businesses, and ensure economic resilience across key industry clusters.
Employment concentrated in few sectors
The industry HHI of 0.17 indicates relatively high concentration in the job market.
Limited industry diversity could make Williamson County's job market vulnerable to economic shifts, potentially affecting residents' long-term career stability and income opportunities.
County unemployment typically below state average
Over the period, Williamson County averaged 3.9% unemployment, compared to 5.6% for Tennessee and 5.8% for the US.
Lower unemployment indicates a robust local job market, suggesting residents have more career opportunities and economic stability compared to broader state and national trends.
Employment by Industry
Top employment sectors identified
The largest employment sectors are Health Care and Social Assistance, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Retail Trade, which together account for 60% of all jobs.
Understanding the county's job composition helps residents and local leaders strategically develop workforce training, attract complementary businesses, and ensure economic resilience across key industry clusters.
Employment concentrated in few sectors
The industry HHI of 0.17 indicates relatively high concentration in the job market.
Limited industry diversity could make Williamson County's job market vulnerable to economic shifts, potentially affecting residents' long-term career stability and income opportunities.
County unemployment typically below state average
Over the period, Williamson County averaged 3.9% unemployment, compared to 5.6% for Tennessee and 5.8% for the US.
Lower unemployment indicates a robust local job market, suggesting residents have more career opportunities and economic stability compared to broader state and national trends.
Unemployment has declined from peak
Unemployment peaked at 6.7% in 2010 and stands at 2.7% in 2024.
This steady decline in unemployment signals a robust local economy, suggesting more job opportunities and potential wage growth for Williamson County workers.
Top Sectors
Employment concentrated in few sectors
The industry HHI of 0.17 indicates relatively high concentration in the job market.
Limited industry diversity could make Williamson County's job market vulnerable to economic shifts, potentially affecting residents' long-term career stability and income opportunities.
Top employment sectors identified
The largest employment sectors are Health Care and Social Assistance, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Retail Trade, which together account for 60% of all jobs.
Understanding the county's job composition helps residents and local leaders strategically develop workforce training, attract complementary businesses, and ensure economic resilience across key industry clusters.
Unemployment has declined from peak
Unemployment peaked at 6.7% in 2010 and stands at 2.7% in 2024.
This steady decline in unemployment signals a robust local economy, suggesting more job opportunities and potential wage growth for Williamson County workers.
Employment
Labor Force & Employment
Total labor force compared to the number of employed residents.
Employment and labor force both growing
Since 2010, employment has grown 3.2% per year while the labor force has grown 2.9% per year.
Steady employment and labor force growth suggests Williamson County continues to offer expanding job opportunities and economic vitality for current and incoming residents.
Unemployment has declined from peak
Unemployment peaked at 6.7% in 2010 and stands at 2.7% in 2024.
This steady decline in unemployment signals a robust local economy, suggesting more job opportunities and potential wage growth for Williamson County workers.
Top employment sectors identified
The largest employment sectors are Health Care and Social Assistance, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Retail Trade, which together account for 60% of all jobs.
Understanding the county's job composition helps residents and local leaders strategically develop workforce training, attract complementary businesses, and ensure economic resilience across key industry clusters.
Employment concentrated in few sectors
The industry HHI of 0.17 indicates relatively high concentration in the job market.
Limited industry diversity could make Williamson County's job market vulnerable to economic shifts, potentially affecting residents' long-term career stability and income opportunities.
Employment to Population Ratio
Unemployment has declined from peak
Unemployment peaked at 6.7% in 2010 and stands at 2.7% in 2024.
This steady decline in unemployment signals a robust local economy, suggesting more job opportunities and potential wage growth for Williamson County workers.
Top employment sectors identified
The largest employment sectors are Health Care and Social Assistance, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Retail Trade, which together account for 60% of all jobs.
Understanding the county's job composition helps residents and local leaders strategically develop workforce training, attract complementary businesses, and ensure economic resilience across key industry clusters.
Employment and labor force both growing
Since 2010, employment has grown 3.2% per year while the labor force has grown 2.9% per year.
Steady employment and labor force growth suggests Williamson County continues to offer expanding job opportunities and economic vitality for current and incoming residents.
Jobs in County vs Employed Residents
A ratio above 1.0 indicates net in-commuting.
County unemployment typically below state average
Over the period, Williamson County averaged 3.9% unemployment, compared to 5.6% for Tennessee and 5.8% for the US.
Lower unemployment indicates a robust local job market, suggesting residents have more career opportunities and economic stability compared to broader state and national trends.
Top employment sectors identified
The largest employment sectors are Health Care and Social Assistance, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Retail Trade, which together account for 60% of all jobs.
Understanding the county's job composition helps residents and local leaders strategically develop workforce training, attract complementary businesses, and ensure economic resilience across key industry clusters.
Unemployment has declined from peak
Unemployment peaked at 6.7% in 2010 and stands at 2.7% in 2024.
This steady decline in unemployment signals a robust local economy, suggesting more job opportunities and potential wage growth for Williamson County workers.
Unemployment Rate
Unemployment has declined from peak
Unemployment peaked at 6.7% in 2010 and stands at 2.7% in 2024.
This steady decline in unemployment signals a robust local economy, suggesting more job opportunities and potential wage growth for Williamson County workers.
County unemployment typically below state average
Over the period, Williamson County averaged 3.9% unemployment, compared to 5.6% for Tennessee and 5.8% for the US.
Lower unemployment indicates a robust local job market, suggesting residents have more career opportunities and economic stability compared to broader state and national trends.
Employment and labor force both growing
Since 2010, employment has grown 3.2% per year while the labor force has grown 2.9% per year.
Steady employment and labor force growth suggests Williamson County continues to offer expanding job opportunities and economic vitality for current and incoming residents.
Top employment sectors identified
The largest employment sectors are Health Care and Social Assistance, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Retail Trade, which together account for 60% of all jobs.
Understanding the county's job composition helps residents and local leaders strategically develop workforce training, attract complementary businesses, and ensure economic resilience across key industry clusters.
Data Sources
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