August 2019 Jobs Report
Highlights for policy makers:
Unemployment Unchanged at 4.1%; Employment Up 5,400 for the Month but Down 34,500 for the Year
Labor Force Participation Rate Level at 62.0%
Employment Growth Ranking—California Plummets to 50th
Nonfarm Jobs Up 34,500 for Month; California Regains #1 Rank for 12-month Gain
Jobs Change by Industry
Structural Shifts in State’s Economy
Unemployment Rates by Region
Unemployment Rates by Legislative District
Employment Growth by Region
MSAs with the Worst Unemployment Rates
Chart of the Month: Jobs & Wage Growth by Region