Overall unemployment rate stayed flat at 2.9% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 200 roles, based on the most recently available information published in September 2021.
Total employment in the Warner Robins, GA market declined by 220 jobs in August and the unemployment rate stayed flat. The national unemployment rate decreased by 38 bps over the same time to 5.3%.
- Warner Robins, GA unemployment rate is 239 bps below the national rate which is a positive sign.
- Unemployment in the market is 240 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
- Average wages (per hour) grew in August versus prior month by 0.4% and are up compared to last year at this time in the market.
Month over Month Unemployment Change
Year over Year Unemployment Change
For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 0.3% . Key sectors include:
- Government: 28,100; +200
- Transportation & Utilities: 10,600; -100
Employment Change by Key Sector
Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through August 2021 (Data published September 2021 and reports created on September 29, 2021). Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.
Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.