The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for Oct. 2020 in the Columbia metropolitan statistical area was 392,400, a 1.2 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In Sept. 2020, Columbia reported 387,800 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 2.129 million people employed on nonfarm payrolls in Oct. 2020.
South Carolina Employees on Nonfarm Payrolls Sept. 2020 vs. Oct. 2020
| September 2020 (In thousands) | October 2020 (In thousands) | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|
| 387.8 | 392.4 | 1.2 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
