Press Release - Thursday, June 27, 2019
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Jobs up in Twelve Metro Areas
Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates
Metropolitan Area | May 2019 | May 2018 | Over-the-Year Change |
Bloomington | 3.3% | 3.6% | -0.3 |
Carbondale-Marion | 3.6% | 4.4% | -0.8 |
Champaign-Urbana | 3.4% | 3.9% | -0.5 |
Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights | 3.5% | 3.3% | 0.2 |
Danville | 4.5% | 5.5% | -1.0 |
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 3.5% | 3.6% | -0.1 |
Decatur | 4.5% | 4.8% | -0.3 |
Elgin | 3.7% | 4.0% | -0.3 |
Kankakee | 4.2% | 4.7% | -0.5 |
Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI | 3.4% | 3.6% | -0.2 |
Peoria | 3.9% | 4.5% | -0.6 |
Rockford | 5.2% | 4.6% | 0.6 |
Springfield | 3.3% | 3.5% | -0.2 |
St. Louis (IL-Section) | 3.5% | 4.1% | -0.6 |
Illinois Statewide | 3.6% | 3.7% | -0.1 |
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CHICAGO- The number of nonfarm jobs increased in twelve Illinois metropolitan areas and decreased in two, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in May in twelve Illinois metropolitan areas and increased in two.
"Job growth was widespread across most metro areas in May as job opportunities and confidence in the economy continue to improve," said Deputy Governor Dan Hynes. "Gov. Pritzker and his administration are building on this success with bold bipartisan investments that will help create and support more good jobs, whether it's helping to rebuild our roads and bridges, teach students at our schools and universities or expanding broadband throughout the state."
Illinois businesses added jobs in twelve metro areas, with the largest percentage increases in: Carbondale-Marion (+2.8%, +1,600), Lake-Kenosha (+2.3%, +9,700), Peoria (+1.9%, +3,300), and Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights (+1.3%, +47,900). The metro areas showing over-the-year decreases in total nonfarm jobs were Danville (-1.1%, -300) and the Illinois section of the St. Louis metro area (-0.5%, -1,100).
The industry sectors recording job growth in the majority of metro areas included Professional & Business Services (10 of 14), Leisure & Hospitality (10 of 14), Government (9 of 14), Mining & Construction (8 of 14), Manufacturing (8 of 14), and Education & Health Services (8 of 14).
Not seasonally adjusted data compares May 2019 with May 2018. The not seasonally adjusted Illinois rate was 3.6 percent in May 2019 and stood at 12.2 percent at its peak in this economic cycle in January 2010. Nationally, the not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.4 percent in May 2019 and 10.6 percent in January 2010 at its peak. The unemployment rate identifies those who are out of work and looking for work and is not tied to collecting unemployment insurance benefits.
Total Nonfarm Jobs (Not Seasonally Adjusted) - May 2019
Metropolitan Area | May 2019* | May 2018** | Over-the-Year Change |
Bloomington MSA | 93,200 | 93,100 | 100 |
Carbondale-Marion MSA | 58,500 | 56,900 | 1,600 |
Champaign-Urbana MSA | 113,400 | 112,600 | 800 |
Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights Metro Division | 3,830,400 | 3,782,500 | 47,900 |
Danville MSA | 27,700 | 28,000 | -300 |
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island MSA | 190,300 | 187,700 | 2,600 |
Decatur MSA | 52,300 | 52,100 | 200 |
Elgin Metro Division | 268,200 | 263,700 | 4,500 |
Kankakee MSA | 46,500 | 46,000 | 500 |
Lake-County-Kenosha County Metro Division | 433,800 | 424,100 | 9,700 |
Peoria MSA | 178,200 | 174,900 | 3,300 |
Rockford MSA | 154,900 | 153,900 | 1,000 |
Springfield MSA | 116,000 | 115,000 | 1,000 |
Illinois Section of St. Louis MSA | 242,900 | 244,000 | -1,100 |
Illinois Statewide | 6,209,900 | 6,134,500 | 75,400 |
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Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates
(percent) for Local Counties and Areas
Labor Market Area | May 2019 | May 2018 | Over-the-Year Change |
Carbondale - Marion MSA | 3.6% | 4.4% | -0.8% |
Jackson County | 3.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
Williamson County | 3.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% |
Surrounding Counties |
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Alexander County | 5.1% | 7.4% | -2.3% |
Franklin County | 4.7% | 5.4% | -0.7% |
Johnson County | 5.4% | 7.1% | -1.7% |
Massac County | 5.2% | 6.4% | -1.2% |
Perry County | 4.5% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
Pulaski County | 5.3% | 8.0% | -2.7% |
Randolph County | 3.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% |
Union County | 5.0% | 5.8% | -0.8% |
Harrisburg Area |
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Gallatin County | 4.3% | 5.1% | -0.8% |
Hamilton County | 3.0% | 3.7% | -0.7% |
Hardin County | 6.0% | 7.1% | -1.1% |
Pope County | 5.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
Saline County | 4.7% | 5.8% | -1.1% |
White County | 3.4% | 3.7% | -0.3% |
Olney - Mt. Carmel Area |
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Edwards County | 3.2% | 3.4% | -0.2% |
Lawrence County | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Richland County | 3.5% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
Wabash County | 3.3% | 3.7% | -0.4% |
Wayne County | 4.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% |
Other Areas |
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LWA 23 | 3.6% | 3.9% | -0.3% |
LWA 24 | 3.5% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
LWA 25 | 3.9% | 4.7% | -0.8% |
LWA 26 | 4.4% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
Southern EDR | 4.1% | 4.9% | -0.8% |
Southern Illinois Highlights
Help Wanted
Area employers advertised for 3,100 positions in May and approximately 72 percent sought full-time employment, according to Help Wanted OnLine data compiled by the Conference Board, which is a global, independent business membership and research association. Employers need more workers than the help wanted advertising indicates because some industries, such as Construction, typically do not post advertised job openings.
Carbondale - Marion Area
The Carbondale - Marion MSA experienced their lowest unemployment rate on record for the month of May at 3.6 percent, down from 4.4 percent in May 2018. Non-farm employment increased by +1,600 compared to last May.
Employment gains were posted in the Private sector (+900) and Government (+700).
Surrounding Counties
Non-farm employment increased by +400 compared to last May.
Employment gains were posted in Leisure & Hospitality (+200), Educational & Health Services (+200), Government (+100), Construction (+100), and Transportation, Warehousing, & Utilities (+100). A slight increase was reported in Professional & Business Services.
Employment in Manufacturing (-200) declined. Slight decreases were reported in Retail Trade, Financial Activities, Wholesale Trade, Natural Resources & Mining, and Other Services.
Harrisburg Area
Non-farm employment increased by +200 over the year.
Employment gains were posted in Government (+100) and Educational & Health Services (+100). Slight increases were reported in Professional & Business Services, Financial Activities, Natural Resources & Mining, Manufacturing, and Information.
Employment in Retail Trade, Leisure & Hospitality, Transportation, Warehousing, & Utilities, Construction, and Other Services declined slightly.
Olney - Mt. Carmel Area
Non-farm employment increased slightly over the year.
Slight employment gains were posted in Professional & Business Services, Leisure & Hospitality, Manufacturing, Construction, Financial Activities, and Wholesale Trade.
Employment in Other Services, Transportation, Warehousing, & Utilities, Retail Trade, Natural Resources & Mining, and Information declined slightly.
Note: Monthly 2018 unemployment rates and total nonfarm jobs for Illinois metro areas were revised in February and March 2019, as required by the U.S. BLS. Comments and tables distributed for prior metro area news releases should be discarded as any records or historical analysis previously cited may no longer be valid.
LWA 23 — Local Workforce Area 23 is composed of Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Lawrence, Marion, Moultrie, and Richland Counties.
LWA 24 — Local Workforce Area 24 is composed of Clinton, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair, and Washington Counties.
LWA 25 — Local Workforce Area 25 is composed of Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Perry, and Williamson Counties.
LWA 26 — Local Workforce Area 26 is composed of Alexander, Edwards, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, Saline, Union, Wabash, Wayne, and White Counties.
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