Overall unemployment rate moved up to 5.0% with the biggest shift in Restaurants & Hotels, which gained 2,800 roles, based on the most recently available information published in July 2021.

Total employment in the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL market rose by 6,101 jobs in June and the unemployment rate increased compared to the prior month by 90 bps to 5.0%. The national unemployment rate increased by 60 bps over the same time to 6.1%.

  • North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL unemployment rate is 109 bps below the national rate which is a positive sign.
  • Unemployment in the market is 470 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 5.1% and are up compared to last year at this time in the market.
Month over Month Unemployment Change
Year over Year Unemployment Change
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL Unemployment June 2021

For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 1.1% . Key sectors include:

  • Transportation & Utilities: 60,000; +700
  • Education & Healthcare: 57,200; -300
  • Business Services: 48,000; +300
  • Restaurants & Hotels: 40,600; +2,800
  • Construction, Mining: 27,800; +400
  • Government: 27,600; -500
  • Manufacturing: 16,900; +100
  • Financial Services: 15,500; +100
  • Other Jobs: 14,400; -200
  • IT & Development: 3,400; no change
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL Unemployment by Industry June 2021