Workforce Composition by Status

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

Part-time Employment increased by 500 jobs from last month and increased by 1,900 jobs year-over-year.

The number of Unemployed individuals increased by 700 people from the previous month and increased by 300 people compared to last year.

Employment, Unemployment, and Participation Rate

The Employment Rate increased by 1.5 percentage points from a year ago.

The Unemployment Rate increased by 0.2 percentage points from a year ago.

The Participation Rate increased by 1.8 percentage points year-over-year.

Jobs Added or Lost by Month

Employment levels increased by 1,000 jobs from the previous month and increased by 2,400 jobs compared to the same month last year.

In the most recent month, employment increased by 1,000 jobs. Over the last year, the labor market has increased by 2,400 jobs.

Top 3 Industries in Goods Sector

• Manufacturing: 9,200 workers.
• Construction: 4,800 workers.
• Agriculture: 4,600 workers.

The Goods sector is mainly driven by industries such as Manufacturing, Construction, Agriculture, which together account for 100% of the sector's workforce.

Top 3 Industries in Services Sector

• Health care and social assistance: 10,200 workers.
• Wholesale and retail trade: 8,900 workers.
• Educational services: 8,200 workers.

In the Services sector, Health care and social assistance, Wholesale and retail trade, Educational services lead employment, representing 76% of the sector's workforce.

Top 5 Industries by Change from Previous Month

• Health care and social assistance: Change of 1,000 workers (increased by 10.87%).
• Construction: Change of 900 workers (decreased by 15.79%).
• Manufacturing: Change of 800 workers (increased by 9.52%).
• Agriculture: Change of 400 workers (increased by 9.52%).
• Transportation and warehousing: Change of 400 workers (decreased by 8.89%).

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

Top 5 Industries by Change from Same Month Last Year

• Health care and social assistance: Change of 3,100 workers (increased by 43.66%).
• Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing: Change of 2,900 workers (decreased by 100%).
• Educational services: Change of 2,800 workers (increased by 51.85%).
• Public administration: Change of 1,900 workers (decreased by 100%).
• Accommodation and food services: Change of 1,800 workers (decreased by 100%).

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.