Overall unemployment rate moved down to 9.2% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 900 roles, based on the most recently available information published in April 2021.

Total employment in the Stockton-Lodi, CA market rose by 260 jobs in March and the unemployment rate decreased compared to the prior month by 30 bps to 9.2%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 38 bps over the same time to 6.2%.

  • Stockton-Lodi, CA unemployment rate is 302 bps above the national rate which is a negative 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 March versus prior month by 6% and are down compared to last year at this time in the market.
Month over Month Unemployment Change
Year over Year Unemployment Change
Stockton-Lodi, CA Unemployment March 2021

For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 1.2% . Key sectors include:

  • Transportation & Utilities: 75,800; -100
  • Government: 42,100; +900
  • Education & Healthcare: 38,500; +800
  • Business Services: 22,200; +300
  • Manufacturing: 21,000; +200
  • Restaurants & Hotels: 17,300; +200
  • Construction, Mining: 13,100; +500
  • Financial Services: 7,900; no change
  • Other Jobs: 6,500; +100
  • IT & Development: 1,100; no change
Stockton-Lodi, CA Unemployment by Industry March 2021

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.