Overall unemployment rate moved down to 5.9% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 1,400 roles, based on the most recently available information published in April 2021.
Total employment in the Carbondale-Marion, IL market rose by 1,191 jobs in February and the unemployment rate decreased compared to the prior month by 100 bps to 5.9%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 26 bps over the same time to 6.6%.
- Carbondale-Marion, IL unemployment rate is 65 bps below the national rate which is a positive sign.
- Unemployment in the market is 280 bps above the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a negative.
- Average wages (per hour) grew in February versus prior month by 1.7% and are down compared to last year at this time in the market.
For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 8.8% . Key sectors include:
- Government: 17,300; +1,400
Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through February 2021 (Data published April 2021 and reports created on April 9, 2021). Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.
Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.