Workforce Composition by Status

In the most recent month, Full-time Employment decreased by 900 jobs from last month and decreased by 1,300 jobs compared to the same month last year.

Part-time Employment increased by 1,800 jobs from last month and increased by 4,900 jobs year-over-year.

The number of Unemployed individuals decreased by 500 people from the previous month and increased by 1,900 people compared to last year.

Employment, Unemployment, and Participation Rate

The Employment Rate increased by 1.7 percentage points from a year ago.

The Unemployment Rate increased by 1.9 percentage points from a year ago.

The Participation Rate increased by 3.2 percentage points year-over-year.

Jobs Added or Lost by Month

Employment levels increased by 900 jobs from the previous month and increased by 3,700 jobs compared to the same month last year.

In the most recent month, employment increased by 900 jobs . Over the last year, the labor market has increased by 3,700 jobs .

Top 3 Industries in Goods Sector

• Construction : 8,100 workers.
• Manufacturing : 5,400 workers.
• Agriculture : 2,500 workers.

The Goods sector is mainly driven by industries such as Construction, Manufacturing, and Agriculture, which together account for a substantial share of the workforce.

Top 3 Industries in Services Sector

• Wholesale and retail trade : 10,500 workers.
• Health care and social assistance : 9,500 workers.
• Educational services : 7,200 workers.

In the Services sector, Health Care, Retail, and Professional Services lead employment, representing a dominant portion of the workforce.

Top 5 Industries by Change from Previous Month

• Wholesale and retail trade : Change of 1,200 workers ( increased by 12.9 %).
• Health care and social assistance : Change of 1,000 workers ( decreased by 9.52 %).
• Accommodation and food services : Change of 800 workers ( decreased by 15.38 %).
• Information, culture and recreation : Change of 700 workers ( increased by 21.21 %).
• Business, building and other support services : Change of 600 workers ( decreased by 16.67 %).

These industries saw the largest month-over-month changes, indicating short-term trends.

Top 5 Industries by Change from Same Month Last Year

• Manufacturing : Change of 3,800 workers ( decreased by 41.3 %).
• Educational services : Change of 2,200 workers ( increased by 44 %).
• Information, culture and recreation : Change of 2,000 workers ( increased by 100 %).
• Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing : Change of 1,800 workers ( increased by 72 %).
• Other services (except public administration) : Change of 1,500 workers ( decreased by 34.09 %).
• Transportation and warehousing : Change of 1,500 workers ( increased by 65.22 %).

The year-over-year changes provide insights into longer-term shifts, highlighting industries that have grown or declined significantly.

Conclusion

The overall employment trend is positive, with strong growth in the past year. Key industries driving the trend are: Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale and retail trade, Educational services, Health care and social assistance.