Overall unemployment rate stayed flat with the biggest shift in Government, which lost 100 roles, based on the most recently available information published in March 2021.
Total employment in the Sebring, FL market declined by 1,913 jobs in January and the unemployment rate stayed flat. The national unemployment rate increased by 31 bps over the same time to 6.8%.
- Sebring, FL unemployment rate is 51 bps below the national rate which is a positive sign.
- Unemployment in the market is 180 bps above the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a negative.
- Average wages (per hour) declined in January versus prior month by -4.6% and are up compared to last year at this time in the market.
Month over Month Unemployment Change
Year over Year Unemployment Change
For key employment segments of the market, total jobs declined by -2.3%. Key sectors include:
- Government: 4,200; -100
Employment Change by Key Sector
Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through January 2021 (Data published March 2021 and reports created on March 25, 2021). Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.
Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.