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 | |
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| Clark County | 4.6 % | 4.6 % | 0.0 | |
| Coles County | 4.8 % | 5.4 % | -0.6 | |
| Cumberland County | 3.6 % | 4.0 % | -0.4 | |
| Douglas County | 3.5 % | 4.1 % | -0.6 | |
| Edgar County | 3.6 % | 4.1 % | -0.5 | |
| Moultrie County | 3.2 % | 3.6 % | -0.4 | |
| Shelby County | 3.8 % | 4.1 % | -0.3 | |
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| Clay County | 4.9 % | 5.6 % | -0.7 | |
| Crawford County | 4.3 % | 5.1 % | -0.8 | |
| Effingham County | 3.0 % | 4.0 % | -1.0 | |
| Fayette County | 4.2 % | 5.0 % | -0.8 | |
| Jasper County | 3.6 % | 4.2 % | -0.6 | |
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| Clinton County | 2.9 % | 3.6 % | -0.7 | |
| Hamilton County | 3.7 % | 4.6 % | -0.9 | |
| Jefferson County | 5.4 % | 6.5 % | -1.1 | |
| Marion County | 5.1 % | 6.1 % | -1.0 | |
| Washington County | 2.4 % | 2.8 % | -0.4 | |
| Wayne County | 4.1 % | 5.1 % | -1.0 | |
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| LWIA 21 | 4.0 % | 4.8 % | -0.8 | |
| LWIA 23 | 4.2 % | 4.9 % | -0.7 | |
| LWIA 24 | 4.4 % | 5.5 % | -1.1 | |
| LWIA 25 | 5.0 % | 6.1 % | -1.1 | |
| LWIA 26 | 5.1 % | 5.8 % | -0.7 | |
| Southeastern EDR | 4.2 % | 4.9 % | -0.7 |
South Central Illinois Highlights
Mattoon - Charleston Area
August 2022 total nonfarm employment increased by +375 compared to one year ago.
Employment gains were posted in Government (+150), Financial Activities (+100), Leisure and Hospitality (+75), Information (+50), Other Services (+25), and Construction (+25).
Payrolls decreased in Trade, Transportation, and Utilities (-25), and Manufacturing (-25). No employment change was reported in Natural Resources and Mining, Educational and Health Services or Professional and Business Services.
Effingham Area
Total nonfarm employment in August 2022 increased by +725 compared to last year.
Employment gains were posted in Government (+300), Construction (+175), Educational and Health Services (+125), Leisure and Hospitality (+100), Manufacturing (+75), Professional and Business Services (+50), and Natural Resources and Mining (+25).
Employment declined in Trade, Transportation and Utilities (-100), and Information (-25).
No change was reported in Financial Activities or Other Services.
Centralia - Mt. Vernon Area
August 2022 total nonfarm employment increased by +550 since August 2021.
Employment increased in Government (+150), Leisure and Hospitality (+100), Professional and Business Services (+75), Other Services (+75), Manufacturing (+75), Educational and Health Services (+25), Construction (+25) and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities (+25).
Payrolls decreased in Financial Activities (-50).
No employment changes were reported in Natural Resources and Mining, or Information.
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.
