Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates advanced in 11 of Michigan’s 17 labor market areas over the month, according to data released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget.
“Michigan regional unemployment rate gains were primarily due to workforce advances across most labor market areas over the month,” said Wayne Rourke, labor market information director for the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics. “Payroll jobs also rose over the month in the majority of Michigan metro areas.”
Regional jobless rates in the state ranged from 3.6 to 6.5 percent in November, with a median rate increase of 0.1 percentage points. The largest over-the-month rate increase occurred in the Upper Peninsula region (+0.8 percentage points). The Monroe metropolitan statistical area (MSA) unemployment rate fell over the month (-0.2 percentage points). Jobless rates were unchanged in five Michigan regions during November.
All 17 Michigan regions demonstrated unemployment rate increases over the year, with a median rate increase of 1.4 percentage points. The largest over-the-year rate increase occurred in the Monroe metro area (+1.8 percentage points).
Total employment up over month and year
Thirteen Michigan regions demonstrated employment advances over the month, with a median increase of 1.5 percent. The largest over-the-month employment gain occurred in the Lansing MSA (+1.9 percent). Four regions displayed employment reductions during November, including the Northeast Lower Michigan and Northwest Lower Michigan regions, the Upper Peninsula, and the Detroit metro area.
Twelve Michigan labor market areas exhibited increases in the number of employed over the year, with a median gain of 0.8 percent. The most pronounced over-the-year employment increase occurred in the Lansing MSA.
Regional labor force levels up over month and year
Total workforce levels rose in 13 Michigan regions over the month, with a median advance of 1.6 percent. The largest over-the-month labor force gain occurred in the Lansing MSA (+2.0 percent).
Sixteen regions demonstrated labor force gains over the year, with a median increase of 2.1 percent. The most pronounced over-the-year workforce gain occurred in the Lansing MSA (+3.7 percent).
