Salem, Oregon Job Growth
There were 141,700 jobs in Salem, Oregon in March 2012 according to the CES survey of employers. The CPS survey of households showed 180,323 employed persons for the month. Salem added 100 jobs in March 2012 according to the CES survey while the broader CPS measure of employment fell by 246 (Comparing CES and CPS employment numbers.). You can also compare Salem job growth to job growth in other cities.
| Employment Survey | March 2012 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| CES | 141,700 | +100 | -500 |
| CPS | 180,323 | -246 | +776 |
Note: The CPS survey data is now seasonally adjusted at the metropolitan level by with the new BLS SSA series.
Salem, Oregon Employment Changes
The chart below shows the monthly job growth for Salem 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 Salem, Oregon
CES employment for Salem peaked in April 2008 at 153,600. Since then 11,900 jobs have been lost in Salem according to the employer survey. From a trough of 138,300 in July 2011, Salem has gained 3,400 jobs according to CES employment figures.
CPS employment reached a maximum of 183,146 for Salem in April 2008. 2,823 jobs have been lost in Salem since then according to the household survey. From a November 2009 low of 176,773, Salem has added 3,550 jobs according to the CPS survey.
Employment: CES, CPS
Salem, Oregon Employment History
| Date |
CES Employment |
CES Month/Month |
CPS Employment |
CPS Month/Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2012 | 141,700 | 100 | 180,323 | -246 |
| February 2012 | 141,600 | -500 | 180,569 | -20 |
| January 2012 | 142,100 | 1,000 | 180,589 | 307 |
| December 2011 | 141,100 | -100 | 180,282 | 1,084 |
| November 2011 | 141,200 | 200 | 179,198 | 791 |
| October 2011 | 141,000 | 1,300 | 178,407 | 456 |
| September 2011 | 139,700 | 800 | 177,951 | -355 |
| August 2011 | 138,900 | 600 | 178,306 | -515 |
| July 2011 | 138,300 | -2,700 | 178,821 | -458 |
| June 2011 | 141,000 | -600 | 179,279 | -58 |
| May 2011 | 141,600 | -200 | 179,337 | -184 |
| April 2011 | 141,800 | -400 | 179,521 | -26 |
| March 2011 | 142,200 | 400 | 179,547 | 565 |
