July17,2015-
Manufacturing led month-over growth with 1,100 jobs
Despite Drought- Farm Jobs Are Up
The unemployment rate in the Fresno County was 9.5 percent in June 2015, down from a revised 9.7 percent in May 2015, and below the year-ago estimate of 10.9 percent. This compares with an unadjusted unemployment rate of 6.2 percent for California and 5.5 percent for the nation during the same period.
Between May 2015 and June 2015, total industry employment increased by 1,200 jobs (up 0.3 percent) to total 382,900. Nonfarm employment rose by 600 jobs (up 0.2 percent), and farm employment gained 600 jobs (up 1.0 percent).
The largest month-over increase was reported in manufacturing with the addition of 1,100 jobs. Nondurable goods climbed by 1,000 jobs and durable goods gained
100 jobs.
Farm employment grew by 600 jobs. The melon harvest began and planting was ongoing. Garlic and onions were harvested and processed.
Leisure and hospitality registered a gain of 400 jobs with all the growth coming from accommodation and food services.
Two industry sectors reported employment gains of 100 jobs each: construction and other services.
Between June 2014 and June 2015, total industry employment increased by 12,700 jobs (up 3.4 percent). Nonfarm employment rose by 10,100 jobs (up 3.2 percent), and farm employment gained 2,600 jobs (up 4.6 percent).
Trade, transportation, and utilities reported the largest year-over increase of 2,800 jobs. Retail trade added 1,300 jobs, wholesale trade grew by 800 jobs, and transportation, warehousing, and utilities increased by 700 jobs.
Professional and business services expanded by 2,300 jobs. The entire gain was in administrative and support and waste services.
Educational and health services posted an increase of 1,800 jobs. Healthcare and social assistance added 1,500 jobs, and educational services rose by 300 jobs.
Government recorded a gain of 1,600 jobs. Gains were local government (up 800 jobs), federal government (up 500 jobs), and state government (up 300 jobs).
Manufacturing posted an increase of 900 jobs, and financial activities grew by 500 jobs.
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