Overall unemployment rate moved down to 5.6% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 1,300 roles, based on the most recently available information published in September 2021.
Total employment in the Carbondale-Marion, IL market rose by 2,928 jobs in July and the unemployment rate decreased compared to the prior month by 70 bps to 5.6%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 43 bps over the same time to 5.7%.
- Carbondale-Marion, IL unemployment rate is 6 bps below the national rate which is a positive sign.
- Unemployment in the market is 510 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
- Average wages (per hour) grew in July versus prior month by 4.2% and are up compared to last year at this time in the market.
For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 9.0% . Key sectors include:
- Government: 15,800; +1,300
Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through July 2021 (Data published September 2021 and reports created on September 1, 2021). Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.
Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.