Overall unemployment rate moved down to 3.7% with the biggest shift in Education & Healthcare, which gained 300 roles, based on the most recently available information published in April 2023.
Total employment in the Macon-Bibb County, GA market rose by 649 jobs in February and the unemployment rate decreased compared to the prior month by 10 bps to 3.7%. The national unemployment rate increased by 3 bps over the same time to 3.9%.
- Macon-Bibb County, GA unemployment rate is 19 bps below the national rate which is a positive sign.
- Unemployment in the market is 10 bps above the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a negative.
- Average wages (per hour) grew in February versus prior month by 4.9% and are down compared to last year at this time in the market.
For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 0.3% . Key sectors include:
- Education & Healthcare: 21,700; +300
- Transportation & Utilities: 20,600; -200
- Government: 14,000; no change
- Business Services: 11,700; no change
- Restaurants & Hotels: 10,100; +200
- Financial Services: 8,800; no change
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.