Delaware Job Growth

There were 461,200 jobs in Delaware in September 2022 according to the CES survey of employers. The CPS survey of households showed 478,786 employed persons for the month. Delaware lost 2,900 jobs in September 2022 according to the CES survey while the broader CPS employment measure rose by 451 (Comparing CES and CPS employment numbers.). Also available is Delaware job growth compared to other states.

Delaware Employment Changes

The charts below shows the monthly job growth for Delaware 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 Delaware

CES employment peaked in February 2020 for Delaware at 469,100. Since then 7,900 jobs have been lost in Delaware according to the employer survey. From a trough of 400,900 in April 2020, Delaware has gained 60,300 jobs according to CES employment figures.

CPS employment in Delaware for September 2022 is at a new high of 478,786.

Employment: CES, CPS

Delaware Employment History