Southern California Counties Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly in October

Published on November 17, 2023

LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 5.2 percent in October, up slightly from a revised 5.1 percent in September, according to figures released Nov. 17 by the state Employment Development Department (EDD). The 5.2 percent rate was above the 4.7 percent rate from October 2022. The unemployment rate in San Diego County increased to 4.2 percent in October, up from a revised 4.1 percent in September 2023, and above a year ago with an estimate of 3.3 percent. According to the EDD, between September and October, total nonfarm employment in San Diego County increased by 15,500 jobs to reach 1,582,700. Seasonal increases drove up government employment by 6,200 for the largest month-over-advance. Most of the gain for October was concentrated in state—up 3,800—and local government—up 2,300—as staffing levels in public educational institutions increased, the EDD data showed....

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