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Southern California Job Growth Slows Despite Lower Unemployment

1/14/2026

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Story summary

In November 2025, Southern California employed 8.1 million workers, 100 below the prior year’s record.
Employers added 20,600 jobs over the year, far below the long-run average since 2010.
The unemployment rate fell to 5.3% from 5.5% a year earlier.
Healthcare and social assistance added jobs, while construction and professional services declined.
Los Angeles County had 4.65 million workers and a 5.7% unemployment rate.

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Story summary

In November 2025, Southern California employed 8.1 million workers, 100 below the prior year’s record.
Employers added 20,600 jobs over the year, far below the long-run average since 2010.
The unemployment rate fell to 5.3% from 5.5% a year earlier.
Healthcare and social assistance added jobs, while construction and professional services declined.
Los Angeles County had 4.65 million workers and a 5.7% unemployment rate.