Los Angeles County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 5.3% in November, up slightly from a revised 5.2% in October, according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department.
The 5.3% rate was above the 4.7% rate from November 2022.
In Orange County, where seasonally adjusted numbers were not available, the November unemployment rate was 3.8%, up slightly from 3.7% the prior month.
Statewide, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.9% in November, 4.8% in October and 4.1% in November 2022. The comparable figures for the nation were 3.7% in November, 3.9% in October and 3.6% a year ago.
Total nonfarm employment in Los Angeles County increased by 32,400 positions between October and November to reach more than 4.7 million. The trade, transportation and utilities sector led the way by adding 13,000 jobs, according to the EDD.