| U.S. Industry | Employment, 2011 | Employment, 2021 | Numeric employment change, 2011-2021 | Percent employment change, 2011-2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Employment | 143,326,800 | 158,134,900 | 14,808,100 | +10% |
| Construction | 5,533,400 | 7,413,300 | 1,879,900 | -30% |
| Manufacturing | 11,727,000 | 12,346,600 | 619,600 | +5% |
| Textile/apparel mfg. | 418,600 | 318,500 | -100,100 | -24% |
| Semiconductor/ electronic component mfg. | 383,400 | 368,300 | -15,100 | -4% |
| Motor vehicle mfg. | 157,900 | 250,000 | 92,100 | +58% |
| Aerospace product mfg. | 486,600 | 479,700 | -6,900 | -1% |
| Wholesale trade | 5,474,700 | 5,677,900 | 203,200 | +4% |
| Retail trade | 14,673,600 | 14,396,000 | 722,400 | +5% |
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