Overall unemployment rate moved down to 3.0% , based on the most recently available information published in April 2022.

Total employment in the Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ market rose by 204 jobs in March and the unemployment rate decreased compared to the prior month by 80 bps to 3.0%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 39 bps over the same time to 3.8%.

  • Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ unemployment rate is 75 bps below the national rate which is a positive sign.
  • Unemployment in the market is 240 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
  • Average wages (per hour) declined in March versus prior month by -9.7% and are down compared to last year at this time in the market.
Month over Month Unemployment Change
Year over Year Unemployment Change
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ Unemployment March 2022

For key employment segments of the market, total jobs stayed flat. Key sectors include:

  • Government: 10,400; no change
  • Transportation & Utilities: 6,500; no change
  • Business Services: 4,500; no change
  • Education & Healthcare: 4,400; no change
  • Restaurants & Hotels: 3,600; no change
  • Construction, Mining: 2,000; no change
  • Financial Services: 900; no change
  • Manufacturing: 700; no change
  • Other Jobs: 700; no change
  • IT & Development: 500; no change
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ Unemployment by Industry March 2022

Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through March 2022 (Data published April 2022 and reports created on April 27, 2022).  Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.

Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.