Los Angeles County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell slightly to 5.7% in August, down from 5.8% in July, according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department.
The 5.7% rate was down from 6.1% a year ago.
In Orange County, where seasonally adjusted figures were not immediately available, the August unemployment rate was 4.6%.
Statewide, California’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.5% in August, the same rate as July but up slightly from 5.4% in August 2024. The comparable estimates for the nation were 4.3% in August, 4.2% in July, and 4.2% a year ago.
Total non-farm employment in Los Angeles County increased by 21,200 jobs between July and August to reach nearly 4.6 million.
The government sector led the way by adding 16,100 jobs, powered primarily by the beginning of the school year.