Los Angeles County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged over the month at 5.8% in June, from a revised 5.8% in May, according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department.
The 5.8% rate was the same rate as a year ago.
The June unemployment rate in Orange County was 4.5%, up from a revised 3.6% in May, and above the year-ago estimate of 4.1%.
Statewide, California’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.4% in June, up from 5.3% the previous month, and 5.3% a year ago. The comparable estimates for the nation were 4.1% in June, 4.2% in May, and 4.1% a year ago.
Total non-farm employment in Los Angeles County decreased by 6,500 jobs between May and June to reach more than 4.6 million.
The trade, transportation and utilities sector showed month-over increases of 200 positions.
The government sector posted month-over-month losses of 1,200 jobs.
In Orange County, non-farm employment gained 2,200 jobs between May and June to reach over 1.69 million. The largest month-over increase was in construction, adding 2,600 jobs over the month.