April's rate compares with an unadjusted unemployment rate of 4.8% for California and 3.5% for the United States during the same period.
The unemployment rate in San Diego County decreased to 4.1% in April, down from a revised 4.4% in March, but above the year-ago estimate of 3.2%, according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department.
Between March 2024 and April 2024, total nonfarm employment in San Diego County increased from 1,556,700 to 1,562,700, a gain of 6,000 jobs. Agricultural employment added 600 jobs.Leisure and hospitality led monthly employment gains, with 2,600 jobs added. The majority of this increase was seen in accommodation and food services, which grew by 2,200.
On the other side, three industry sectors saw monthly contractions. Manufacturing lost 800 jobs, professional and business services lost 500 and information lost 200.
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