Overall unemployment rate moved down to 5.9% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 300 roles, based on the most recently available information published in April 2021.
Total employment in the Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ market rose by 1,005 jobs in March and the unemployment rate decreased compared to the prior month by 60 bps to 5.9%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 38 bps over the same time to 6.2%.
- Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ unemployment rate is 28 bps below the national rate which is a positive sign.
- Unemployment in the market is 20 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
- Average wages (per hour) declined in March versus prior month by -3.2% and are down compared to last year at this time in the market.
For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 1.2% . Key sectors include:
- Government: 10,900; +300
- Transportation & Utilities: 6,100; -100
- Business Services: 4,700; +200
- Education & Healthcare: 4,300; no change
- Construction, Mining: 3,500; no change
- Restaurants & Hotels: 3,000; no change
- Financial Services: 800; no change
- Other Jobs: 700; no change
- Manufacturing: 700; no change
- IT & Development: 300; no change
Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through March 2021 (Data published April 2021 and reports created on April 29, 2021). Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.
Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.