Overall unemployment rate moved down to 3.3% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 4,500 roles, based on the most recently available information published in November 2022.

Total employment in the Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA market rose by 4,585 jobs in September and the unemployment rate decreased compared to the prior month by 30 bps to 3.3%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 47 bps over the same time to 3.3%.

  • Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA unemployment rate is 2 bps below the national rate which is a positive sign.
  • Unemployment in the market is 210 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
  • Average wages (per hour) grew in September versus prior month by 8.3% 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 September 2022

For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 0.2% . Key sectors include:

  • Government: 244,800; +4,500
  • Education & Healthcare: 177,100; +1,900
  • Transportation & Utilities: 167,900; -1,400
  • Business Services: 139,900; -1,200
  • Restaurants & Hotels: 104,900; -1,800
  • Construction, Mining: 79,400; +100
  • Financial Services: 52,100; +100
  • Manufacturing: 39,200; -100
  • Other Jobs: 35,500; +400
  • IT & Development: 10,300; -100
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA Unemployment by Industry September 2022

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

Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.