Overall unemployment rate moved up to 5.2% with the biggest shift in Government, which lost 1,700 roles, based on the most recently available information published in July 2021.

Total employment in the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL market rose by 207 jobs in June and the unemployment rate increased compared to the prior month by 90 bps to 5.2%. The national unemployment rate increased by 60 bps over the same time to 6.1%.

  • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL unemployment rate is 89 bps below the national rate which is a positive sign.
  • Unemployment in the market is 300 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 6.6% and are down 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 June 2021

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

  • Transportation & Utilities: 34,000; +100
  • Education & Healthcare: 30,900; -300
  • Government: 26,400; -1,700
  • Business Services: 25,500; -400
  • Restaurants & Hotels: 24,700; +400
  • Financial Services: 15,500; +100
  • Construction, Mining: 12,500; +100
  • Manufacturing: 7,000; +100
  • Other Jobs: 6,600; no change
  • IT & Development: 1,500; no change
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL Unemployment by Industry June 2021