Overall unemployment rate moved down to 5.4% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 400 roles, based on the most recently available information published in April 2021.

Total employment in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI market declined by 1,141 jobs in February and the unemployment rate decreased compared to the prior month by 30 bps to 5.4%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 26 bps over the same time to 6.6%.

  • South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI unemployment rate is 115 bps below the national rate which is a positive sign.
  • Unemployment in the market is 170 bps above the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a negative.
  • Average wages (per hour) grew in February versus prior month by 5.1% and are up compared to last year at this time in the market.
Month over Month Unemployment Change
Year over Year Unemployment Change
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI Unemployment February 2021

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

  • Education & Healthcare: 35,700; +200
  • Transportation & Utilities: 25,200; -100
  • Manufacturing: 16,100; +100
  • Government: 14,300; +400
  • Business Services: 13,400; -100
  • Restaurants & Hotels: 11,300; +300
  • Financial Services: 5,800; no change
  • Construction, Mining: 4,700; -100
  • Other Jobs: 4,600; no change
  • IT & Development: 1,200; no change
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI Unemployment by Industry February 2021

Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through February 2021 (Data published April 2021 and reports created on April 9, 2021).  Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.

Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.