Overall unemployment rate moved down to 10.5% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 400 roles, based on the most recently available information published in September 2021.
Total employment in the Aguadilla-Isabela, PR market rose by 2,202 jobs in August and the unemployment rate decreased compared to the prior month by 40 bps to 10.5%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 38 bps over the same time to 5.3%.
- Aguadilla-Isabela, PR unemployment rate is 521 bps above the national rate which is a negative sign.
- Unemployment in the market is 150 bps above the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a negative.
- Average wages (per hour) grew in August versus prior month by 1.7% and are up compared to last year at this time in the market.
For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 1.4% . Key sectors include:
- Government: 14,400; +400
- Transportation & Utilities: 10,300; no change
- Manufacturing: 5,800; +100
- Restaurants & Hotels: 4,900; no change
- Financial Services: 1,500; no change
Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through August 2021 (Data published September 2021 and reports created on September 29, 2021). Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.
Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.