Press Release - Thursday, September 22, 2022
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Jobs Up, Unemployment Rates Down in All 14 Metro Areas
SPRINGFIELD - The unemployment rate decreased in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas in August according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Jobs increased in all metros.
"Economic recovery, jobs growth, and consistent historically low unemployment claims data continues to signal a strong labor market throughout the state," said Deputy Governor Andy Manar. "Whether you're returning to the workforce or looking to switch career fields, the State of Illinois offers a suite of workforce development and job and training resources to those who are looking for it."
The metro areas with the largest over-the-year percentage increases in total nonfarm jobs were the Rockford MSA (+5.2%, +7,200), the Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights MSA (+4.8%, +172,600), and the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island IA-IL MSA (+4.2%, +7,500). Industries that saw job growth in a majority of metro areas included: Mining and Construction and Leisure and Hospitality (fourteen areas each); Manufacturing (thirteen areas); Professional and Business Services and Education and Health Services (eleven areas each); Government (ten areas); Wholesale Trade, Retail Trade, Transportation, Warehousing and Utilities, and Other Services (nine areas each).
The metro areas with the largest unemployment rate decreases were the Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights Metropolitan Division (-1.6 points to 5.0%), the Carbondale-Marion MSA (-1.3 points to 4.5%), and the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island IA-IL MSA (-1.3 points to 3.8%). The unemployment rate decreased over-the-year in 97 counties, increased in 2, and was unchanged in 3.
Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates
| Metropolitan Area | August 2022* | August 2021** | Over-the-Year Change |
| Bloomington | 3.9% | 4.8% | -0.9 |
| Carbondale-Marion | 4.5% | 5.8% | -1.3 |
| Champaign-Urbana | 4.3% | 5.3% | -1.0 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights | 5.0% | 6.6% | -1.6 |
| Danville | 5.7% | 6.8% | -1.1 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 3.8% | 5.1% | -1.3 |
| Decatur | 6.5% | 7.7% | -1.2 |
| Elgin | 4.7% | 5.6% | -0.9 |
| Kankakee | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6 |
| Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI | 4.0% | 4.9% | -0.9 |
| Peoria | 4.9% | 5.9% | -1.0 |
| Rockford | 6.8% | 7.8% | -1.0 |
| Springfield | 4.3% | 5.4% | -1.1 |
| St. Louis (IL-Section) | 4.3% | 5.4% | -1.1 |
| Illinois Statewide | 4.8% | 6.1% | -1.3 |
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Total Nonfarm Jobs (Not Seasonally Adjusted) - August 2022
| Metropolitan Area | August | August | Over-the-Year |
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| Bloomington MSA | 93,700 | 90,200 | 3,500 |
| Carbondale-Marion MSA | 56,600 | 54,500 | 2,100 |
| Champaign-Urbana MSA | 109,800 | 107,200 | 2,600 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights Metro Division | 3,805,500 | 3,632,900 | 172,600 |
| Danville MSA | 26,300 | 25,600 | 700 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island MSA | 186,600 | 179,100 | 7,500 |
| Decatur MSA | 48,700 | 48,100 | 600 |
| Elgin Metro Division | 253,300 | 245,400 | 7,900 |
| Kankakee MSA | 42,700 | 41,900 | 800 |
| Lake-County-Kenosha County Metro Division | 427,100 | 412,600 | 14,500 |
| Peoria MSA | 169,300 | 165,600 | 3,700 |
| Rockford MSA | 146,800 | 139,600 | 7,200 |
| Springfield MSA | 110,100 | 106,500 | 3,600 |
| Illinois Section of St. Louis MSA | 237,000 | 236,400 | 600 |
| Illinois Statewide | 6,078,300 | 5,845,200 | 233,100 |
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Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates
(percent) for Local Counties and Areas
| Labor Market Area | Aug 2022 | Aug 2021 | Over the Year Change | |
| St. Louis (IL-Section) | 4.3 % | 5.4 % | -1.1 | |
| Bond County | 3.9 % | 4.8 % | -0.9 | |
| Calhoun County | 3.8 % | 4.5 % | -0.7 | |
| Clinton County | 2.9 % | 3.6 % | -0.7 | |
| Jersey County | 3.7 % | 4.5 % | -0.8 | |
| Macoupin County | 3.8 % | 4.6 % | -0.8 | |
| Madison County | 4.2 % | 5.2 % | -1.0 | |
| Monroe County | 3.0 % | 3.4 % | -0.4 | |
| St. Clair County | 5.1 % | 6.4 % | -1.3 | |
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| Alton City | 6.5 % | 8.0 % | -1.5 | |
| Belleville City | 5.1 % | 6.8 % | -1.7 | |
| Collinsville City | 4.4 % | 5.9 % | -1.5 | |
| East St. Louis City | 8.5 % | 12.2 % | -3.7 | |
| Edwardsville City | 3.3 % | 3.8 % | -0.5 | |
| Granite City | 5.1 % | 6.5 % | -1.4 | |
| O'Fallon City | 4.4 % | 4.9 % | -0.5 | |
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| Greene County | 3.9 % | 5.0 % | -1.1 | |
| Randolph County | 3.6 % | 4.7 % | -1.1 | |
| Washington County | 2.4 % | 2.8 % | -0.4 | |
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| LWIA 21 | 4.0 % | 4.8 % | -0.8 | |
| LWIA 22 | 4.1 % | 5.1 % | -1.0 | |
| LWIA 24 | 4.4 % | 5.5 % | -1.1 | |
| Southwestern EDR | 4.3 % | 5.4 % | -1.1 |
Metro East Highlights
The August 2022 unemployment rate for the Illinois Section of the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area was 4.3 percent. The over-the-year rate decreased -1.1 percentage points from the August 2021 rate of 5.4 percent. The data is not seasonally adjusted.
The labor force increased by +4,862 in August 2022 to 340,334 from 335,472 in August 2021. The number of employed individuals increased by +8,234 to 325,590 in August 2022 from 317,356 in August 2021. There were 14,744 unemployed people in the labor force in August 2022. This is a decrease of -3,372 compared to the 18,116 unemployed in August 2021.
The number of total nonfarm jobs in August 2022 was 237,000 compared to 236,400 in August 2021, which is an increase of +600.
Payrolls increased in Leisure and Hospitality (+1,400), Government (+500), Construction (+300), Manufacturing (+200), and Professional and Business Services (+100).
No change was reported in Other Services, or Wholesale Trade.
Employment declined in Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities (-800), Retail Trade (-500), Financial Activities (-300), Educational and Health Services (-200), and Information (-100).
Note: Monthly 2021 unemployment rates and total nonfarm jobs for Illinois metro areas were revised in February and March 2022, 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.
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