Overall unemployment rate moved up to 4.5% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 1,500 roles, based on the most recently available information published in April 2023.
Total employment in the Carbondale-Marion, IL market rose by 1,249 jobs in February and the unemployment rate increased compared to the prior month by 20 bps to 4.5%. The national unemployment rate increased by 3 bps over the same time to 3.9%.
- Carbondale-Marion, IL unemployment rate is 61 bps above the national rate which is a negative sign.
- Unemployment in the market is 10 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
- Average wages (per hour) grew in February versus prior month by 10.1% and are up compared to last year at this time in the market.
For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 9.2% . Key sectors include:
- Government: 17,800; +1,500
Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through February 2023 (Data published April 2023 and reports created on April 10, 2023). Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.
Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.