Taunton Employment

Employment and Industries in the Taunton, Massachusetts Area

The industries that are integral parts of Taunton's economy include semiconductor, silicon, metal products and electronics. The leading employment segments in the city are healthcare, education, accommodation and food services, manufacturing, government, social services, computer and electronic products, and finance and insurance. In addition, the city is trying to attract biotechnology research companies to its industrial parks.

Sales and office occupations comprise about 26% of the workforce. About 25% of the labor force works in management, professional and related occupations and approximately 19% of the labor force is found in production, transportation and material moving occupations.

Some of the popular occupations where the majority of the workers are college graduates are wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives, registered nurses, teachers, computer software engineers, systems software; social and human service assistants; civil engineers, computer programmers, network and computer systems administrators; and child, family and school social workers.

The leading job providers in Taunton are provided below:

  • City of Taunton
  • Morton Health Foundation, Inc
  • Morton Hospital and Medical Center Inc
  • Bristol County
  • Perkins Paper, Inc
  • Reed and Barton Corporation
  • USA Development Corp
  • Agar Supply Company, Inc
  • Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc
  • Kopin Corporation
  • H&L Bloom, Inc
  • Princess House Inc
  • G Lopes Construction, Inc
  • Navix Diagnostix, Inc
  • The Ryan Company Inc
  • American Lighting Fixture Corp
  • Tribe Mediterranean Foods LLC
  • Community Care Services, Inc
  • Harodite Industries, Inc

Pertinent data regarding Taunton Massachusetts: In 2009 the average salary was $32,000. In 2008 the cost of living index in the city was at 122.9 which is high when compared to the nation's average of 100. About 15% of the adult population has earned a bachelor's degree or better.

Taunton businesses have opportunities to collaborate with helpful organizations including:

The Taunton Gazette is a good resource for people interested in learning about Taunton business and industry activities.

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