Connecticut Job Growth

There were 1,600,300 jobs in Connecticut in July 2021 according to the CES survey of employers. The CPS survey of households showed 1,677,116 employed persons for the month. Connecticut added 9,400 jobs in July 2021 according to the CES survey while the broader CPS employment measure rose by 2,739 (Comparing CES and CPS employment numbers.). Also available is Connecticut job growth compared to other states.

Connecticut Employment Changes

The charts below shows the monthly job growth for Connecticut as measured by the CES and CPS surveys. To illustrate the trend, the 3 month moving average change in employment is shown in green.

CES Employment Change: 1 Month, Rolling 3 Month

CPS Employment Change: 1 Month, Rolling 3 Month

Total Employment in Connecticut

CES employment peaked in March 2008 for Connecticut at 1,720,900. Since then 120,600 jobs have been lost in Connecticut according to the employer survey. From a trough of 1,403,900 in April 2020, Connecticut has gained 196,400 jobs according to CES employment figures.

CPS employment in Connecticut reached a maximum of 1,855,727 in November 2019. 178,611 jobs have been lost in Connecticut since then according to the household survey. From a February 2021 low of 1,566,977, Connecticut has added 110,139 jobs according to the CPS survey.

Employment: CES, CPS

Connecticut Employment History