Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, Florida Job Growth

There were 198,000 jobs in Pensacola, Florida in November 2023 according to the CES survey of employers. The CPS survey of households showed 236,854 employed persons for the month. Pensacola added 100 jobs in November 2023 according to the CES survey while the broader CPS measure of employment rose by 180 (Comparing CES and CPS employment numbers.). You can also compare Pensacola job growth to job growth in other cities.

Note: The CPS survey data is now seasonally adjusted at the metropolitan level by with the new BLS SSA series.

Pensacola, Florida Employment Changes

The charts below show the monthly job growth for Pensacola 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 for Pensacola, Florida

CES employment for Pensacola peaked in June 2023 at 198,100. Since then 100 jobs have been lost in Pensacola according to the employer survey. From a trough of 197,900 in August 2023, Pensacola has gained 100 jobs according to CES employment figures.

CPS employment in November 2023 for Pensacola is at a new high of 236,854.

Employment: CES, CPS

Pensacola, Florida Employment History