Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Warner Robins recorded an unemployment rate of 3.4 percent in January, up five-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.5 percent. Due to seasonal factors from December to January, data that is not seasonally adjusted typically shows an increase in unemployment – a seasonal trend that happens each year.

“Despite a nationwide pandemic and challenging economic times, continued investments in Georgia’s labor force and thriving business community have kept our economy strong,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “As labor commissioner, it is my No. 1 priority to help more Georgians get back to work and fill the jobs that our businesses need.”

The labor force increased in Warner Robins by 423 and ended the month with 86,593. That number went down by 731 when compared to January of 2022.

Warner Robins finished the month with 83,645 employed residents. That number decreased by 23 over the month and fell by 633 when compared to the same time a year ago.

Warner Robins ended January with 79,700 jobs. From December to January, job numbers fell by 700. When compared to the same time last year, jobs rose by 1,600.

The number of unemployment claims went up by 70 percent in Warner Robins in January. When compared to last January, claims were up by about 1 percent.