Figure 9. Northeast average annual percent change in employment, by manufacturing subindustry, not seasonally adjusted, 1990–99, 2000–09, and 2010–19
Subindustry 1990–99 2000–09 2010–19

Wood product manufacturing

1.7 -3.6 1.0

Nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing

-1.3 -4.6 -0.8

Primary metal manufacturing

-2.7 -4.6 0.2

Fabricated metal product manufacturing

-0.6 -3.3 0.2

Machinery manufacturing

-2.1 -5.0 -0.9

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

-2.9 -4.3 -1.3

Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing

-1.6 -3.1 0.1

Transportation equipment manufacturing

-3.8 -3.1 0.2

Furniture and related product manufacturing

-1.3 -4.8 -0.2

Miscellaneous durable goods manufacturing

-1.2 -2.3 -0.8

Food manufacturing

-0.9 -1.2 1.5

Apparel manufacturing

-4.0 -11.5 -5.2

Paper manufacturing

-2.8 -5.4 -2.5

Printing and related support activities

-1.0 -4.6 -2.9

Chemical manufacturing

-1.5 -2.6 -1.1

Plastics and rubber products manufacturing

0.4 -4.6 0.8

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.