Los Angeles County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged over the month at 5.8% in May, from a revised 5.8% in April, according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department.
The 5.8% rate was above the rate of 5.7% a year ago.
The May unemployment rate in Orange County was 3.6%, down from a revised 3.7% in April, and up from 3.3% a year ago.
Statewide, California’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.3% in May, the same figure as the previous month, and 5.2% a year ago. The comparable estimates for the nation were 4.2% in May, the same number as April, and 4.0% a year ago.
Total non-farm employment in Los Angeles County increased by 13,800 jobs between April and May to reach more than 4.61 million.
The trade, transportation and utilities sector showed month-over increases of 900 positions. The government sector posted month-over-month gains of 2,500 jobs.
In Orange County, non-farm employment increased by 5,700 jobs to reach 1.69 million. Leisure and hospitality added 2,500 payroll jobs over the month, the most of any sector.