Statistics were compiled from reports from the civilian labor force and unemployment data, which heavily relied on household surveys. The data is not seasonally adjusted.
Employment data is gleaned from an establishment survey that measures nonfarm employment, hours and industry earnings. The data is also based on payroll jobs and such factors as where the establishments are located.
Alabama Employees on Nonfarm Payrolls by Metropolitan Statistical Areas
| Metropolitan Statistical Area | January 2022 (In thousands) | December 2021 (In thousands) | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville | 46 | 46.3 | -0.7% |
| Auburn-Opelika | 66.6 | 67.8 | -1.8% |
| Birmingham-Hoover | 538.7 | 546.1 | -1.4% |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | 80 | 81.2 | -1.5% |
| Decatur | 56.7 | 57.5 | -1.4% |
| Dothan | 59.6 | 60.6 | -1.7% |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | 55.5 | 56.3 | -1.4% |
| Gadsden | 33.4 | 33.9 | -1.5% |
| Huntsville | 251.7 | 254.5 | -1.1% |
| Mobile | 183.6 | 187.1 | -1.9% |
| Montgomery | 173.3 | 176.1 | -1.6% |
| Tuscaloosa | 107 | 107.7 | -0.7% |
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