-September 17,20121
Leisure and hospitality increased by 5,600 over the year
The unemployment rate in Fresno County was 8.8 percent in August 2021, down from a revised 9.3 percent in July 2021, and below the year-ago estimate of 11.5 percent. This compares with an unadjusted unemployment rate of 7.5 percent for California and 5.3 percent for the nation during the same period.
Between July 2021 and August 2021, total industry employment increased by 3,500 jobs (up 0.9 percent), to total 399,500. Nonfarm employment rose by 2,300 jobs (up 0.7 percent), and farm employment added 1,200 jobs (up 2.6 percent).
- Farm employment recorded the largest month-over increase of 1,200 jobs.
- Manufacturing payrolls moved up by 1,000 jobs. Nondurable goods was responsible for
the entire gain.
- Leisure and hospitality experienced an increase of 800 jobs over the month
- Construction expanded by 600 jobs and trade, transportation, and utilities edged up by 400 jobs.
Between August 2020 and August 2021, total industry employment increased by 11,600 jobs (up 3.0 percent). Nonfarm employment rose by 10,300 jobs (up 3.0 percent), and farm employment gained 1,300 jobs (up 2.8 percent).
- Leisure and hospitality recorded the largest year-over increase of 5,600 jobs.