Overall unemployment rate moved up to 4.1% with the biggest shift in Government, which lost 100 roles, based on the most recently available information published in July 2021.
Total employment in the Warner Robins, GA market declined by 483 jobs in June and the unemployment rate increased compared to the prior month by 50 bps to 4.1%. The national unemployment rate increased by 60 bps over the same time to 6.1%.
- Warner Robins, GA unemployment rate is 199 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 June versus prior month by 4.1% and are down 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 declined by -0.3%. Key sectors include:
- Government: 28,000; -100
- Transportation & Utilities: 10,700; no change
Employment Change by Key Sector
Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through June 2021 (Data published July 2021 and reports created on July 28, 2021). Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.
Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.