The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for Dec. 2020 in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort metropolitan statistical area was 81,700, a 3.2 percent decrease from the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In Nov. 2020, Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort reported 84,400 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 2.13 million people employed on nonfarm payrolls in Dec. 2020.
South Carolina Employees on Nonfarm Payrolls Nov. 2020 vs. Dec. 2020
| November 2020 (In thousands) | December 2020 (In thousands) | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|
| 84.4 | 81.7 | -3.3 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
