Workforce Composition by Status

In the most recent month, Full-time Employment decreased by 900 jobs from last month and increased by 1,500 jobs compared to the same month last year.

Part-time Employment increased by 200 jobs from last month and decreased by 4,100 jobs year-over-year.

The number of Unemployed individuals decreased by 400 people from the previous month and decreased by 200 people compared to last year.

Employment, Unemployment, and Participation Rate

The Employment Rate decreased by 4.6 percentage points from a year ago.

The Unemployment Rate remained unchanged from a year ago.

The Participation Rate decreased by 5 percentage points year-over-year.

Jobs Added or Lost by Month

Employment levels decreased by 800 jobs from the previous month and decreased by 2,700 jobs compared to the same month last year.

In the most recent month, employment decreased by 800 jobs . Over the last year, the labor market has decreased by 2,700 jobs .

Top 3 Industries in Goods Sector

• Manufacturing : 6,600 workers.
• Construction : 6,100 workers.
• Agriculture : 3,500 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

• Health care and social assistance : 12,500 workers.
• Wholesale and retail trade : 10,600 workers.
• Educational services : 6,700 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

• Information, culture and recreation : Change of 1,800 workers ( increased by Inf %).
• Other services (except public administration) : Change of 800 workers ( decreased by 22.86 %).
• Manufacturing : Change of 700 workers ( decreased by 9.59 %).
• Construction : Change of 600 workers ( increased by 10.91 %).
• Wholesale and retail trade : Change of 300 workers ( decreased by 2.75 %).
• Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing : Change of 300 workers ( decreased by 9.68 %).
• Professional, scientific and technical services : Change of 300 workers ( decreased by 5.26 %).
• Business, building and other support services : Change of 300 workers ( increased by 16.67 %).
• Public administration : Change of 300 workers ( increased by 12 %).

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

Top 5 Industries by Change from Same Month Last Year

• Construction : Change of 1,900 workers ( decreased by 23.75 %).
• Professional, scientific and technical services : Change of 1,800 workers ( increased by 50 %).
• Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas : Change of 1,700 workers ( decreased by 100 %).
• Information, culture and recreation : Change of 1,100 workers ( decreased by 37.93 %).
• Educational services : Change of 1,100 workers ( increased by 19.64 %).

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

Conclusion

Employment has seen a decline over the year, highlighting some challenges in the job market. Key industries driving the trend are: Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale and retail trade, Educational services, Health care and social assistance.