South Carolina reported 2,072,500 workers on non-farm payrolls in January.
Statistics were compiled from reports from the civilian labor force and unemployment data, both of which heavily relied on household surveys. The data is not seasonally adjusted. Employment data is gleaned from an establishment survey that measures non-farm employment, hours and earnings by industry. The data is also based on payroll jobs and such factors as where the establishments are located.
Employees on Non-Farm Payrolls in South Carolina (February vs. January 2021)
| Metropolitan Statistical Area | February 2021 (In thousands) | January 2021 (In thousands) | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | 357.5 | 355 | 0.7 |
| Columbia | 386.3 | 380.2 | 1.6 |
| Florence | 88.3 | 88.3 | 0 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin | 413.2 | 408.7 | 1.1 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort | 80 | 79.4 | 0.8 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | 160 | 158.3 | 1.1 |
| Spartanburg | 161.7 | 159.8 | 1.2 |
| Sumter | 37.9 | 38.4 | -1.3 |
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