Overall unemployment rate moved down to 9.2% with the biggest shift in Manufacturing, which gained 300 roles, based on the most recently available information published in November 2021.
Total employment in the Aguadilla-Isabela, PR market rose by 1,612 jobs in September and the unemployment rate decreased compared to the prior month by 150 bps to 9.2%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 72 bps over the same time to 4.6%.
- Aguadilla-Isabela, PR unemployment rate is 464 bps above the national rate which is a negative sign.
- Unemployment in the market is 70 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
- Average wages (per hour) grew in September 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: 14,600; +300
- Transportation & Utilities: 10,200; -100
- Manufacturing: 6,100; +300
- Restaurants & Hotels: 5,000; no change
- Financial Services: 1,500; no change
Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through September 2021 (Data published November 2021 and reports created on November 3, 2021). Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.
Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.