| Sector | New jobs |
|---|---|
| Management of companies and enterprises | 25,428 |
| Management, scientific and technical consulting services | 2,588 |
| Ship and boat building | 2,080 |
| Software publishers | 1,182 |
| Computer systems design and related services | 1,180 |
| Semiconductor and other electronic component manufacturing | 1,112 |
| Other information services | 960 |
| Business support services | 905 |
| Plastics product manufacturing | 533 |
| Veneer, plywood and engineered wood product manufacturing | 376 |
Source: Virginia Economic Development Partnership, 2018