Overall unemployment rate moved up to 3.7% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 200 roles, based on the most recently available information published in April 2023.

Total employment in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC market rose by 581 jobs in February and the unemployment rate increased compared to the prior month by 50 bps to 3.7%. The national unemployment rate increased by 3 bps over the same time to 3.9%.

  • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC unemployment rate is 19 bps below the national rate which is a positive sign.
  • Unemployment in the market is 20 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 3.1% and are down compared to last year at this time in the market.
Month over Month Unemployment Change
Year over Year Unemployment Change
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC Unemployment February 2023

For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 1.8% . Key sectors include:

  • Government: 11,600; +200
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC Unemployment by Industry February 2023

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.