Corvallis, Oregon Job Growth
There were 37,900 jobs in Corvallis, Oregon in March 2012 according to the CES survey of employers. The CPS survey of households showed 41,946 employed persons for the month. Corvallis lost 0 jobs in March 2012 according to the CES survey while the broader CPS measure of employment fell by 74 (Comparing CES and CPS employment numbers.). You can also compare Corvallis job growth to job growth in other cities.
| Employment Survey | March 2012 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| CES | 37,900 | 0 | -200 |
| CPS | 41,946 | -74 | +108 |
Note: The CPS survey data is now seasonally adjusted at the metropolitan level by with the new BLS SSA series.
Corvallis, Oregon Employment Changes
The chart below shows the monthly job growth for Corvallis as measured by the CES survey. To illustrate the trend, the 3 month moving average change in employment is shown in green. The CPS data is not shown since it is not seasonally adjusted at the metropolitan level.
CES Employment Change: 1 Month, Rolling 3 Month
CPS Employment Change: 1 Month, Rolling 3 Month
Total Employment for Corvallis, Oregon
CES employment for Corvallis peaked in November 2007 at 38,900. Since then 1,000 jobs have been lost in Corvallis according to the employer survey. From a trough of 36,600 in July 2009, Corvallis has gained 1,300 jobs according to CES employment figures.
CPS employment reached a maximum of 42,599 for Corvallis in December 2011. 653 jobs have been lost in Corvallis since then according to the household survey.
Employment: CES, CPS
Corvallis, Oregon Employment History
| Date |
CES Employment |
CES Month/Month |
CPS Employment |
CPS Month/Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2012 | 37,900 | 0 | 41,946 | -74 |
| February 2012 | 37,900 | 200 | 42,020 | -183 |
| January 2012 | 37,700 | -200 | 42,203 | -396 |
| December 2011 | 37,900 | 100 | 42,599 | 109 |
| November 2011 | 37,800 | 200 | 42,490 | 92 |
| October 2011 | 37,600 | -300 | 42,398 | -50 |
| September 2011 | 37,900 | 400 | 42,448 | 76 |
| August 2011 | 37,500 | -100 | 42,372 | 46 |
| July 2011 | 37,600 | -600 | 42,326 | 29 |
| June 2011 | 38,200 | -100 | 42,297 | 255 |
| May 2011 | 38,300 | 0 | 42,042 | 193 |
| April 2011 | 38,300 | 200 | 41,849 | 11 |
| March 2011 | 38,100 | -100 | 41,838 | 86 |
