The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced that the unemployment rate for March remained at 3. 6%, the same as February. This rate is lower than the national rate by six-tenths of a percent. Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes highlighted the job market in Georgia, stating there are nearly 5 million jobs available with three openings for every person in the state. She emphasized her commitment to working with the governor, lawmakers, and job creators to connect people with job opportunities and maintain Georgia’s status as the top state for business.

In March, the state added 6,900 jobs and 23,100 jobs over the year, totaling 4,979,500 jobs. The biggest job gains in March were in health care and social assistance (3,100 jobs), information (2,400 jobs), and other sectors. However, some sectors like transportation and warehousing, and accommodation and food services, saw job losses. Over the past year, health care and social assistance had the highest growth with 22,500 new jobs, while sectors like administrative and support services experienced notable decreases.

The labor force decreased slightly, totaling 5,384,258. The number of employed individuals fell by 6,654, while the unemployed rose slightly by 35. Initial unemployment claims decreased to 19,296 in March, though this number is still higher than last year.