Overall unemployment rate moved down to 3.9% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 700 roles, based on the most recently available information published in November 2021.

Total employment in the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL market rose by 1,455 jobs in September and the unemployment rate decreased compared to the prior month by 60 bps to 3.9%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 72 bps over the same time to 4.6%.

  • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL unemployment rate is 66 bps below the national rate which is a positive sign.
  • Unemployment in the market is 120 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
  • Average wages (per hour) grew in September versus prior month by 12.6% 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 September 2021

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

  • Transportation & Utilities: 34,500; +400
  • Education & Healthcare: 31,300; no change
  • Government: 28,900; +700
  • Business Services: 24,800; -400
  • Restaurants & Hotels: 24,300; -200
  • Financial Services: 15,900; no change
  • Construction, Mining: 12,800; +300
  • Manufacturing: 7,100; no change
  • Other Jobs: 6,600; no change
  • IT & Development: 1,500; no change
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL Unemployment by Industry September 2021

Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through September 2021 (Data published November 2021 and reports created on November 3, 2021).  Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.

Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.