Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Warner Robins saw its unemployment rate drop a substantial 0.9 percentage points in October.

Warner Robins also saw monthly increases across all major indicators, including labor force, number of employed residents, and jobs for October.

“In October, every MSA saw unemployment rates dramatically decrease, including some areas that dropped to pre-pandemic numbers, demonstrating how strong our economy was across the state prior to the crisis and how we are successfully recovering,” said Commissioner of Labor Mark Butler.  “We have a significant number of jobs available on EmployGeorgia from all parts of the state for those looking for new career opportunities.  Filling these jobs will be critical for continuing the growth we need to progress economically.” 

In Warner Robins, the unemployment rate decreased 0.9 percentage points in October, reaching 4 percent. A year ago, the rate was 3.3 percent.

The labor force increased in Warner Robins by 83,285 and ended the month with 2,799. That number is down 2,872 when compared to October of 2019. 

Warner Robins finished the month with 79,913 employed residents.  That number increased by 3,366 over the month and is down by 3,438 when compared to the same time a year ago. 

Warner Robins ended October with 73,600. jobs. That number increased by 100 from September to October but decreased by 3,800 when compared to this time last year. 

The number of unemployment claims went up by 24 percent in Warner Robins. When compared to last October, claims were up by about 300 percent. 

Employ Georgia, the GDOL’s online job listing service at employgeorgia.com showed about 1,651 active job postings in metro Warner Robins for October.