Overall unemployment rate moved up to 3.4% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 3,700 roles, based on the most recently available information published in December 2022.

Total employment in the Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA market declined by 4,571 jobs in October and the unemployment rate increased compared to the prior month by 10 bps to 3.4%. The national unemployment rate increased by 8 bps over the same time to 3.4%.

  • Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA unemployment rate is 0 bps below the national rate which is a positive sign.
  • Unemployment in the market is 180 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
  • Average wages (per hour) grew in October versus prior month by 7.9% and are up compared to last year at this time in the market.
Month over Month Unemployment Change
Year over Year Unemployment Change
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA Unemployment October 2022

For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 0.9% . Key sectors include:

  • Government: 248,200; +3,700
  • Education & Healthcare: 180,800; +3,600
  • Transportation & Utilities: 170,600; +1,900
  • Business Services: 141,500; +600
  • Restaurants & Hotels: 105,200; +700
  • Construction, Mining: 77,600; -1,200
  • Financial Services: 52,400; +400
  • Manufacturing: 38,900; -400
  • Other Jobs: 35,300; +200
  • IT & Development: 10,300; no change
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA Unemployment by Industry October 2022

Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through October 2022 (Data published December 2022 and reports created on December 2, 2022).  Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.

Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.