Overall unemployment rate moved down to 7.5% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 500 roles, based on the most recently available information published in November 2021.

Total employment in the Stockton-Lodi, CA market rose by 2,369 jobs in September and the unemployment rate decreased compared to the prior month by 100 bps to 7.5%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 72 bps over the same time to 4.6%.

  • Stockton-Lodi, CA unemployment rate is 294 bps above the national rate which is a negative sign.
  • Unemployment in the market is 380 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
  • Average wages (per hour) grew in September versus prior month by 8.8% and are up compared to last year at this time in the market.
Month over Month Unemployment Change
Year over Year Unemployment Change
Stockton-Lodi, CA Unemployment September 2021

For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 0.1% . Key sectors include:

  • Transportation & Utilities: 77,700; +400
  • Government: 40,700; +500
  • Education & Healthcare: 39,100; +200
  • Manufacturing: 22,300; -200
  • Business Services: 22,000; -400
  • Restaurants & Hotels: 19,400; no change
  • Construction, Mining: 14,200; no change
  • Financial Services: 7,600; -200
  • Other Jobs: 6,900; -100
  • IT & Development: 1,100; no change
Stockton-Lodi, CA Unemployment by Industry September 2021

Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through September 2021 (Data published November 2021 and reports created on November 3, 2021).  Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.

Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.