In January 2007, Colorado had the largest number of jobs in
skiing facilities with 14,900. California was second with 7,100.
q In the Western region of the country, employment
within skiing facilities declined by 2,500 jobs from
January 2001–January 2004 but by January 2007
had rebounded by 4,100 workers.
27 Skiing facilities, January employment
FIGURE
Employment
50,000
45,000
Western region
40,000
35,000
Eastern region
30,000
25,000
20,000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Year
NOTE: This graphic is based on preliminary 2007 data.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Employment and Wages Annual Averages, 2007
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