Overall unemployment rate moved up to 3.9% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 100 roles, based on the most recently available information published in May 2023.
Total employment in the Macon-Bibb County, GA market rose by 400 jobs in March and the unemployment rate increased compared to the prior month by 20 bps to 3.9%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 27 bps over the same time to 3.6%.
- Macon-Bibb County, GA unemployment rate is 28 bps above the national rate which is a negative sign.
- Unemployment in the market is 50 bps above the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a negative.
- Average wages (per hour) grew in March versus prior month by 5.2% and are down compared to last year at this time in the market.
For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 0.1% . Key sectors include:
- Education & Healthcare: 21,700; no change
- Transportation & Utilities: 20,600; no change
- Government: 14,100; +100
- Business Services: 11,800; no change
- Restaurants & Hotels: 10,100; no change
- Financial Services: 8,800; no change
Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through March 2023 (Data published May 2023 and reports created on May 9,2023). Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.
Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.