Category: Long Beach, CA

The Long Beach job market exhibited moderate growth in January 2024, adding 3,456 new jobs to the economy. This represents a 0.7% increase compared to December 2023, and a 2.3% increase from January 2023. While this indicates positive momentum, it falls short of the robust gains witnessed in the earlier months of 2023. Highlights: Contractions:…

The December 2023 jobs report for Long Beach paints a nuanced picture. While the unemployment rate reached a three-year low, signaling a competitive market, job growth slowed compared to previous months. Understanding these trends can be valuable for both job seekers and employers. Highlights: What Industries and Occupations Grew: What Industries and Occupations Shrank: Compare…