Jobs Up in Majority of Metro Areas in July

Jobs Up in Majority of Metro Areas in July

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SPRINGFIELD - Over-the-year, total nonfarm jobs increased in nine metropolitan areas, decreased in three and was unchanged in two for the year ending July 2024, 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 increased in all fourteen metropolitan areas.

"Long-term, consistent job growth throughout the state continues to fuel and motivate eager jobseekers and employers to actively engage in the expanding economy," said Deputy Governor Andy Manar. "Illinois proudly commits to continue its critical investments in our unique, diverse, and world class workforce and labor market."

The metro areas which had the largest over-the-year percentage increases in total nonfarm jobs were the Champaign-Urbana MSA (+4.5%, +5,300), the Carbondale-Marion MSA (+2.3%, +1,300), and the Bloomington MSA (+0.7%, +700). Total nonfarm jobs in the Chicago Metro Division increased by +0.1% or +4,900. The metro areas which posted over-the-year decreases in total nonfarm jobs were the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island IA-IL MSA (-1.7%, -3,100), the Lake County-Kenosha County IL-WI Metro Division (-0.5%, -2,000), and the Danville MSA (-0.4%, -100). The Decatur MSA and Peoria MSA each had no change in total nonfarm jobs. Industries that saw job growth in most of the metro areas included: Private Education and Health Services and Government (ten areas each); Wholesale Trade (nine areas); and Mining and Construction and Other Services (eight areas each).

The metro areas with the largest unemployment rate increases were the Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights Metropolitan Division (+2.0 points to 6.4%), the Danville MSA (+1.6 points to 7.9%), the Bloomington MSA (+1.2 points to 5.5%).

Unemployment Rates (Not Seasonally Adjusted) - See PDF

Total Nonfarm Jobs (Not Seasonally Adjusted) - July 2024 - See PDF

About the Department of Employment Security

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) provides vital employment services to Illinois workers, jobseekers, and employers with resources including Job Fairs, IllinoisJobLink.com, and WorkShare IL, analyzes and disseminates actionable Labor Market Information, and administers the Unemployment Insurance Program. To see the full range of services provided by IDES, and for the latest news concerning the department, visit IDES.Illinois.gov.