Overall unemployment rate moved up to 3.7% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 100 roles, based on the most recently available information published in April 2022.

Total employment in the Michigan City-La Porte, IN market rose by 391 jobs in February and the unemployment rate increased compared to the prior month by 30 bps to 3.7%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 28 bps over the same time to 4.1%.

  • Michigan City-La Porte, IN unemployment rate is 44 bps below the national rate which is a positive sign.
  • Unemployment in the market is 320 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
  • Average wages (per hour) declined in February versus prior month by -1.2% and are down compared to last year at this time in the market.
Month over Month Unemployment Change
Year over Year Unemployment Change
Michigan City-La Porte, IN Unemployment February 2022

For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 0.5% . Key sectors include:

  • Transportation & Utilities: 8,400; no change
  • Manufacturing: 7,800; no change
  • Government: 6,500; +100
  • Education & Healthcare: 5,800; no change
  • Restaurants & Hotels: 4,500; no change
  • Business Services: 2,800; +100
  • Construction, Mining: 1,800; no change
  • Financial Services: 1,300; no change
  • Other Jobs: 1,100; no change
  • IT & Development: 200; no change
Michigan City-La Porte, IN Unemployment by Industry February 2022

Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through February 2022 (Data published April 2022 and reports created on April 6, 2022).  Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.

Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.