Akron, Ohio Job Growth
There were 333,500 jobs in Akron, Ohio in May 2023 according to the CES survey of employers. The CPS survey of households showed 338,383 employed persons for the month. Akron added 300 jobs in May 2023 according to the CES survey while the broader CPS measure of employment rose by 1,428 (Comparing CES and CPS employment numbers.). You can also compare Akron job growth to job growth in other cities.
Employment Survey | May 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
CES | 333,500 | +300 | +3,500 |
CPS | 338,383 | +1,428 | +3,011 |
Note: The CPS survey data is now seasonally adjusted at the metropolitan level by with the new BLS SSA series.
Akron, Ohio Employment Changes
The charts below show the monthly job growth for Akron 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 Akron, Ohio
CES employment for Akron peaked in February 2008 at 342,400. Since then 8,900 jobs have been lost in Akron according to the employer survey. From a trough of 286,400 in April 2020, Akron has gained 47,100 jobs according to CES employment figures.
CPS employment reached a maximum of 373,249 for Akron in February 2008. 34,866 jobs have been lost in Akron since then according to the household survey. From a April 2020 low of 290,177, Akron has added 48,206 jobs according to the CPS survey.
Employment: CES, CPS
Akron, Ohio Employment History
Date | CES Employment |
CES Month/Month |
CPS Employment |
CPS Month/Month |
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May 2023 | 333,500 | 300 | 338,383 | 1,428 |
April 2023 | 333,200 | 900 | 336,955 | 1,360 |
March 2023 | 332,300 | 0 | 335,595 | 1,149 |
February 2023 | 332,300 | 200 | 334,446 | 1,402 |
January 2023 | 332,100 | 1,300 | 333,044 | 1,022 |
December 2022 | 330,800 | 500 | 332,022 | 162 |
November 2022 | 330,300 | -1,300 | 331,860 | 42 |
October 2022 | 331,600 | 2,200 | 331,818 | -496 |
September 2022 | 329,400 | -1,200 | 332,314 | -869 |
August 2022 | 330,600 | 300 | 333,183 | -1,003 |
July 2022 | 330,300 | 600 | 334,186 | -806 |
June 2022 | 329,700 | -300 | 334,992 | -380 |