Overall unemployment rate moved down to 4.0% , based on the most recently available information published in December 2021.
Total employment in the Carbondale-Marion, IL market rose by 1,541 jobs in November and the unemployment rate decreased compared to the prior month by 20 bps to 4.0%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 37 bps over the same time to 3.9%.
- Carbondale-Marion, IL unemployment rate is 11 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 3% and are equal compared to last year at this time in the market.
For key employment segments of the market, total jobs stayed flat. Key sectors include:
- Government: 18,000; 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.