Overall unemployment rate moved down to 2.5% with the biggest shift in Transportation & Utilities, which gained 900 roles, based on the most recently available information published in December 2021.

Total employment in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI market rose by 1,064 jobs in November and the unemployment rate decreased compared to the prior month by 50 bps to 2.5%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 37 bps over the same time to 3.9%.

  • South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI unemployment rate is 139 bps below the national rate which is a positive sign.
  • Unemployment in the market is 340 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
  • Average wages (per hour) grew in November versus prior month by 12.3% 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 November 2021

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

  • Education & Healthcare: 37,500; -100
  • Transportation & Utilities: 26,700; +900
  • Manufacturing: 16,200; +100
  • Government: 14,800; +200
  • Restaurants & Hotels: 14,100; -200
  • Business Services: 14,100; +300
  • Financial Services: 5,800; no change
  • Construction, Mining: 5,500; -100
  • Other Jobs: 5,000; +100
  • IT & Development: 1,200; no change
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI Unemployment by Industry November 2021

Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through November 2021 (Data published December 2021 and reports created on January 6, 2021).  Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.

Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.