October Unemployment Remains Unchanged in Macon
Monday, November 27th, 2023
Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Macon recorded an unemployment rate of 3.9 percent in October, unchanged over the previous month. A year ago, the rate was 3.6 percent.
“Georgia's unemployment rate remains below the national average, but businesses face growing pressure, including finding and retaining top-tier talent,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “As we attract diverse companies across the state, we must remain focused on developing the skills needed to meet critical workforce demands without reallocating talent between industries. By prioritizing our labor force, we can further strengthen Georgia as a place where both businesses and individuals can thrive together.”
The labor force decreased in Macon by 45 and ended the month with 101,079. That number went up by 2,472 when compared to October of 2022.
Macon finished the month with 97,178 employed residents. That number decreased by 44 over-the-month and rose by 2,149 when compared to the same time a year ago.
Macon ended October with 103,600 jobs. That number increased by 900 from September to October and rose by 2,700 when compared to this time last year.
In October, initial unemployment claims increased by 26 (6%) in Macon. When you compare October 2023 claims to October 2022, claims were down by 34 (-7%).
