Overall unemployment rate moved up to 3.7% with the biggest shift in Government, which lost 300 roles, based on the most recently available information published in July 2021.

Total employment in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC market rose by 2,200 jobs in June and the unemployment rate increased compared to the prior month by 80 bps to 3.7%. The national unemployment rate increased by 60 bps over the same time to 6.1%.

  • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC unemployment rate is 239 bps below the national rate which is a positive sign.
  • Unemployment in the market is 290 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
  • Average wages (per hour) grew in June versus prior month by 1.5% and are up compared to last year at this time in the market.
Month over Month Unemployment Change
Year over Year Unemployment Change
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For key employment segments of the market, total jobs declined by -2.5%. Key sectors include:

  • Government: 11,600; -300
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC Unemployment by Industry June 2021

Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through June 2021 (Data published July 2021 and reports created on July 28, 2021).  Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.

Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.