Overall unemployment rate moved up to 8.7% with the biggest shift in Transportation & Utilities, which gained 200 roles, based on the most recently available information published in December 2021.
Total employment in the Aguadilla-Isabela, PR market rose by 1,592 jobs in November and the unemployment rate increased compared to the prior month by 20 bps to 8.7%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 37 bps over the same time to 3.9%.
- Aguadilla-Isabela, PR unemployment rate is 481 bps above the national rate which is a negative sign.
- Unemployment in the market is 140 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
- Average wages (per hour) grew in November versus prior month by 4% and are up compared to last year at this time in the market.
For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 0.8% . Key sectors include:
- Government: 14,600; no change
- Transportation & Utilities: 10,500; +200
- Manufacturing: 6,100; no change
- Restaurants & Hotels: 5,100; +100
- Financial Services: 1,500; no change
Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through November 2021 (Data published December 2021 and reports created on January 6, 2021). Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.
Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.