Unemployment Rate in LA County Remains Unchanged

Los Angeles County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6% in February, compared to a revised 6% in January, according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department.

The 6% rate was above the rate of 5.4% a year ago.

Statewide, California’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.4% in February, the same as in January, and 5.1% a year ago in February 2024. The comparable estimates for the nation were 4.1% in February, 4% in January, and 3.9% a year ago.

Total non-farm employment in Los Angeles County increased by 28,700 jobs between January and February to reach 4.58 million.

The trade, transportation and utilities sector showed month-over losses of 5,000 jobs.

Meanwhile, information, an industry that is currently 26% below pre- pandemic levels, added 8,600 jobs. Motion picture and sound recording industries were up 8,600 jobs, which make up 59% of the industry employment, and accounted for the sector’s largest job additions in a year.