Overall unemployment rate moved down to 6.6% with the biggest shift in Transportation & Utilities, which gained 1,300 roles, based on the most recently available information published in December 2021.

Total employment in the Stockton-Lodi, CA market rose by 350 jobs in November and the unemployment rate decreased compared to the prior month by 70 bps to 6.6%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 37 bps over the same time to 3.9%.

  • Stockton-Lodi, CA unemployment rate is 271 bps above the national rate which is a negative sign.
  • Unemployment in the market is 210 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 10.7% and are equal compared to last year at this time in the market.
Month over Month Unemployment Change
Year over Year Unemployment Change
Stockton-Lodi, CA Unemployment November 2021

For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 0.6% . Key sectors include:

  • Transportation & Utilities: 78,200; +1,300
  • Government: 40,900; no change
  • Education & Healthcare: 40,700; +500
  • Business Services: 23,300; +700
  • Manufacturing: 20,700; -400
  • Restaurants & Hotels: 19,600; -100
  • Construction, Mining: 14,300; -200
  • Financial Services: 7,500; -300
  • Other Jobs: 7,000; no change
  • IT & Development: 1,200; no change
Stockton-Lodi, CA 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.