Not seasonally adjusted jobless rates decreased in all 17 Michigan labor market areas over the month, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget.
“Michigan regions displayed typical seasonal jobless rate reductions in August, and payroll jobs advanced throughout most areas,” said Wayne Rourke, labor market information director for the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics. “However, unemployment rates were elevated compared to August 2023, similar to the national and statewide trend.”
Michigan regional unemployment rates ranged from 4.0 to 5.9 percent during August, with a median rate reduction of 0.6 percentage points. The largest over-the-month rate decrease occurred in the Detroit metropolitan statistical area (MSA).
The Upper Peninsula’s unemployment rate was 5.3% in August, down from 5.8% in July, but it was higher than in August of 2023, when it was 4/5%
Upper Peninsula County By County August Jobless Rates (Ranking among 83 state counties)
73. Alger County 6.6%
78. Baraga County 6.9%
58. Chippewa County 5.8%
56. Delta County 5.7%
25. Dickinson County 4.7%
70. Gogebic County 6.3%
42. Houghton County 5.2%
57. Iron County 5.7%
68. Keweenaw County 6.1%
66. Luce County 6.0%
3. Mackinac County 3.4%
29. Marquette County 4.8%
44. Menominee County 5.2%
81. Ontonagon County 7.1%
72. Schoolcraft County 6.5%
Total employment down over month and year
Sixteen Michigan labor market areas demonstrated employment reductions over the month, with a median decrease of 1.1 percent. The most pronounced over-the-month employment decline occurred in the Northwest Lower Michigan region (-2.5 percent).
Thirteen Michigan regions experienced employment decreases over the year, with a median reduction of 0.9 percent. Three Michigan labor market areas displayed employment advances, and employment remained unchanged in the Bay City MSA since August 2023.
Regional labor force levels down over month, mixed over year
Workforce levels decreased in all 17 Michigan regions over the month, with a median decrease of 1.7 percent. The largest over-the-month labor force reduction occurred in the Northwest Lower Michigan region (-2.9 percent).
Nine regions exhibited labor force gains over the year, with a median increase of 0.6 percent. Eight Michigan regions demonstrated workforce reductions since August 2023.
Regional payroll employment advances in August
According to the monthly survey of employers, Michigan not seasonally adjusted nonfarm jobs increased by 9,000, or 0.2 percent, during August. The largest over-the-month employment gain occurred in the manufacturing (+6,000) sector, as employment rebounded from seasonal July job reductions.
Payroll jobs increased in nine Michigan metro areas over the month, with a median advance of 0.4 percent. The largest employment gain occurred in the Midland MSA (+1.0 percent). Payroll employment fell in three areas during August and remained unchanged in the Jackson and Flint MSAs.
Michigan total nonfarm employment rose by 42,000, or 0.9 percent, over the year. Eight metro areas displayed payroll gains during this period, while four regions exhibited nonfarm employment reductions. Payroll jobs were unchanged in the Monroe and Jackson metro areas since August 2023.
County jobless rates down over month, up over year
Eighty-two Michigan counties demonstrated jobless rate reductions over the month, with a median decrease of 0.6 percentage points. Seventy-nine Michigan counties exhibited unemployment rate gains over the year.
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