So Much For Being Better Off Than Most States Part II

Maryland ranks 49^th in private sector job creation over the past year

GOVERNOR O’MALLEY IS STILL TRYING TO CONVINCE US THAT MARYLAND’S PRIVATE SECTOR JOB CREATION IS OUT PERFORMING THE REST OF THE NATION:

“Last month’s jobs report shows that Maryland employers continue to outperform the rest of the nation. (Governor O’Malley, “Statement from Governor Martin O'Malley on the Gain of 11,600 Jobs in April,” Press Release, 5/20/11)

BUT THE FACTS TELL A DIFFERENT STORY: 

MARYLAND RANKS DEAD LAST IN PRIVATE SECTOR JOB CREATION SINCE APRIL 2010:

Maryland businesses have only created 500 private sector jobs between April 2010 and April 2011. As of April 2010 Maryland’s private sector employed 2,010,300 individuals, a year later that number has only increased to 2,010,500. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,http://link.sc.states.gop.com/?65-1629-3165-125-13104, Accessed 5/24/11)

Maryland’s lackluster private sector growth of 500 jobs ranks 49^th among all states, last among our neighbors, excluding Washington DC. Private sector job growth in neighboring states over the past year: Pennsylvania (94,700); Virginia (25,600); West Virginia (9,800); Delaware (2,900). (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,http://link.sc.states.gop.com/?65-1629-3165-125-13104, Accessed 5/24/11)

Even Delaware created nearly six times more private sector jobs than Maryland. Since April 2010, Delaware has created 2,900 private sector jobs compared to Maryland's 500, despite having nearly five million less people. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,http://link.sc.states.gop.com/?65-1629-3165-125-13104, Accessed 5/24/11)

MARYLAND’S OVERALL EMPLOYMENT NUMBERS DO NOT FAIR MUCH BETTER, RANKING NEAR THE BOTTOM OF ALL STATES:

Maryland ranked 44^th in the nation for percent change in job growth from March 2010 through March 2011; last among neighboring states. Pennsylvania (1.37%), Delaware (1.37%), Virginia, (1.02%), Washington D.C. (0.76%), West Virginia (0.71%), Maryland (0.22%). (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,http://link.sc.states.gop.com/?65-1629-3165-125-13104, Accessed 4/25/11)

Maryland ranked 38^th in the nation for annual employment gains through the end of the first quarter. (G. Scott Thomas, “Maryland adds 5,400 jobs in the past year,” Baltimore Business Journal, 4/25/11)

Maryland ranked 38^th in the nation for jobs created from March 2010 through March 2011, second to last among neighboring states. Jobs created: Pennsylvania (76,500), Virginia (37,000), Delaware (5,600), Washington D.C. (5,400), Maryland (5,400), West Virginia (5,300). (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,http://link.sc.states.gop.com/?65-1629-3165-125-13104, Accessed 4/25/11)