March 30, 2023 – Total nonfarm jobs increased in thirteen metropolitan areas and decreased in one for the year ending February 2023, according to data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES). Over-the-year, the unemployment rate decreased in seven areas, increased in five areas, and was unchanged in two.
“Today’s data is further indication that job growth continues to trend in the right direction with expansion throughout every corner of the state across sectors,” said Deputy Governor Andy Manar. “Job expansion creates new and growing career opportunities for jobseekers and the demand for employers to invest in and retain the talented and diverse Illinois labor force.”
In Decatur, the not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.9 percent in February 2023, a decrease of -0.6 percentage points from February 2022. There were an estimated 2,675 unemployed people in the labor force in February 2023.
The number of total nonfarm jobs in the Decatur metro area increased by +900 compared to a year ago.
Employment increased in Construction and Mining (+300), Government (+300), Other Services (+200), Transportation, Warehousing and Utilities (+200) and Leisure and Hospitality (+100).
Payrolls were unchanged in Manufacturing, Educational and Health Services, Financial Activities, Wholesale Trade and Information.
February payrolls declined in Retail Trade (-100) and Professional and Business Services (-100).
