Industry in Vancouver, WA

The whole state of Washington is a leading lumber producer. Its rugged surface is rich in stands of Douglas fir, hemlock, ponderosa and white pine, spruce, larch, and cedar. The state holds first place in apples, lentils, dry edible peas, hops, pears, red raspberries, spearmint oil, and sweet cherries, and ranks high in apricots, asparagus, grapes, peppermint oil, and potatoes. Livestock and livestock products make important contributions to total farm revenue and the commercial fishing catch of salmon, halibut, and bottomfish makes a significant contribution to the state's economy.

Manufacturing industries in Washington State include aircraft and missiles, shipbuilding and other transportation equipment, lumber, food processing, metals and metal products, chemicals, and machinery.

The most common industries for males in Vancouver are construction (11%), computer and electronic products (6%), accommodation and food services (5%), professional, scientific, and technical services (4%), administrative and support and waste management services (4%), educational services (3%), and truck transportation (3%).

The most common industries for females in Vancouver are health care (15%), educational services (10%), accommodation and food services (10%), finance and insurance (6%), professional, scientific, and technical services (5%), public administration (4%), administrative and support and waste management services (4%).

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Thursday, September 09, 2010