The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for Nov. 2020 in the Columbia metropolitan statistical area was 394,700, a 0.6 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In Oct. 2020, Columbia reported 392,400 workers on nonfarm payrolls.
Statistics were compiled from reports from the civilian labor force and unemployment data, which heavily relied on household surveys. The data is not seasonally adjusted.
Employment data is gleaned from an establishment survey that measures nonfarm employment, hours, and industry earnings. The data is also based on payroll jobs and such factors as where the establishments are located.
Overall, South Carolina reported 2.152 million people employed on nonfarm payrolls in Nov. 2020.
South Carolina Employees on Nonfarm Payrolls Oct. 2020 vs. Nov. 2020
| October 2020 (In thousands) | November 2020 (In thousands) | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|
| 392.4 | 394.7 | 0.6 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
