Overall unemployment rate stayed flat at 4.5% with the biggest shift in Business Services, which gained 400 roles, based on the most recently available information published in June 2021.

Total employment in the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL market rose by 1,383 jobs in April and the unemployment rate stayed flat. The national unemployment rate decreased by 43 bps over the same time to 5.7%.

  • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL unemployment rate is 125 bps below the national rate which is a positive sign.
  • Unemployment in the market is 740 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
  • Average wages (per hour) grew in April versus prior month by 0.4% and are up compared to last year at this time in the market.
Month over Month Unemployment Change
Year over Year Unemployment Change
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL Unemployment April 2021

For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 0.5% . Key sectors include:

  • Transportation & Utilities: 33,700; -300
  • Education & Healthcare: 31,200; +300
  • Government: 28,900; +100
  • Business Services: 26,400; +400
  • Restaurants & Hotels: 24,100; +300
  • Financial Services: 15,400; +200
  • Construction, Mining: 12,200; +100
  • Manufacturing: 6,900; -100
  • Other Jobs: 6,500; no change
  • IT & Development: 1,500; no change
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL Unemployment by Industry April 2021

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

Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.