Overall unemployment rate stayed flat at 3.3% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 200 roles, based on the most recently available information published in December 2021.

Total employment in the Johnson City, TN market rose by 297 jobs in October and the unemployment rate stayed flat. The national unemployment rate decreased by 30 bps over the same time to 4.3%.

  • Johnson City, TN unemployment rate is 96 bps below the national rate which is a positive sign.
  • Unemployment in the market is 350 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
  • Average wages (per hour) grew in October versus prior month by 4% and are up compared to last year at this time in the market.
Month over Month Unemployment Change
Year over Year Unemployment Change
Johnson City, TN Unemployment October 2021

For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 0.4% . Key sectors include:

  • Government: 15,700; +200
  • Transportation & Utilities: 14,000; no change
  • Education & Healthcare: 13,800; +100
  • Restaurants & Hotels: 9,100; -100
  • Business Services: 8,500; no change
  • Manufacturing: 8,300; +100
  • Financial Services: 4,600; no change
  • Other Jobs: 2,900; no change
  • Construction, Mining: 2,600; no change
  • IT & Development: 1,000; no change
Johnson City, TN Unemployment by Industry October 2021

Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through October 2021 (Data published December 2021 and reports created on December 2, 2021).  Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.

Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.