Los Angeles County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 6% in December, the same rate as November, according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department.
The 6% rate was above the rate of 5.2% in December 2023.
The December unemployment rate in Orange County was 3.8%, down from a revised 4% in November and the same rate as December 2023.
Statewide, California’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.5% in December, up from 5.4% in November and up from 5.1% in December 2023. The comparable estimates for the nation were 4.1% in December, 4.2% in November and 3.8% in December 2023.
Total non-farm employment in Los Angeles County increased by 11,400 jobs between November and December to reach nearly 4.66 million.
The trade, transportation and utilities sector showed the largest month-over-month gain, adding 7,700 jobs.