San Diego County's unemployment rate dipped to 3% in April, down from a revised 3.4% in March, according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department.
April's unemployment rate was also considerably less than April 2021's rate of 7.3%. Last month's rates compare with an unadjusted unemployment rate of 3.8% for California and 3.3% for the nation during the same period.
Leisure and hospitality registered the most significant month-over- month payroll increase, adding 4,300 jobs. The additions were mainly concentrated in accommodation and food services -- up 3,500 -- followed by arts, entertainment and recreation with 800 added. Leisure and hospitality led the year-over increase, adding 42,600 jobs. Accommodation and food services saw an upswing of 34,900 jobs, where food services and drinking places employment increased by 27,500 jobs.
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