Southern California’s unemployment rates continue dropping, with food services, education, and health services leading the job growth, according to figures released on April 15 by the state Employment Development Department (EDD).
Los Angeles County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 5.8 percent in March, down from a revised 6.3 percent in February and from the 10.5 percent rate a year ago in March 2021, according to EDD.
Total nonfarm employment in Los Angeles County increased by 13,300 jobs between February and March to reach nearly 4.5 million, according to the EDD. The county’s education and health services sector added 6,600 jobs, while the leisure and hospitality sector added 5,800 positions.
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