Overall unemployment rate moved up to 6.6% with the biggest shift in Government, which lost 3,100 roles, based on the most recently available information published in July 2021.

Total employment in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL market rose by 494 jobs in June and the unemployment rate increased compared to the prior month by 80 bps to 6.6%. The national unemployment rate increased by 60 bps over the same time to 6.1%.

  • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL unemployment rate is 51 bps above the national rate which is a negative sign.
  • Unemployment in the market is 860 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 7.1% and are up compared to last year at this time in the market.
Month over Month Unemployment Change
Year over Year Unemployment Change
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL Unemployment June 2021

For key employment segments of the market, total jobs declined by -0.9%. Key sectors include:

  • Transportation & Utilities: 67,700; +300
  • Education & Healthcare: 35,400; -700
  • Business Services: 34,700; +600
  • Government: 25,500; -3,100
  • Restaurants & Hotels: 22,600; +100
  • Manufacturing: 18,000; +200
  • Construction, Mining: 15,900; +400
  • Financial Services: 14,200; +100
  • Other Jobs: 6,500; no change
  • IT & Development: 1,900; no change
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL Unemployment by Industry June 2021