June 29, 2029 – In May 2025, the not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Decatur was 5.0 percent, a decrease from 5.5 percent in May 2024.
Over the year, nonfarm employment declined by 800 jobs, bringing the total number of jobs to 47,100. Job gains were seen in the Private Education and Health Services and Mining and Construction sectors, each adding 200 positions.
Employment remained unchanged in Professional and Business Services. However, several sectors experienced job losses, including Manufacturing (-300), Retail Trade (-200), and Government (-100). Additional declines of 100 jobs each occurred in the Information, Leisure and Hospitality, Other Services, Transportation, Warehousing and Utilities, Wholesale Trade, and Financial Activities sectors.
The unemployment rate decreased in all twelve metro areas in Illinois for the year ending May 2025, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES).
“With every metro area experiencing a year-over- year decrease in their unemployment rates, coupled with significant consecutive months of payroll jobs gains in four of our areas across the state, the Illinois economy continues to showcase stability and resilience,” said Deputy Governor Andy Manar. “We remain committed to ensuring vital investments in workforce development opportunities that encourage and create new and growing economic activity across the state.”
