The California Labor Market report shows Ventura County's August 2019 unemployment rate is 3.9%, unchanged from a revised 3.9% in July 2019.
A total of 1,000 non-farm jobs were added in August 2019; however, 900 jobs were lost, amounting to a net gain of 100 jobs. The loss in jobs includes: 600 in leisure and hospitality; 200 in trade, transportation and utilities; and 100 in manufacturing. The gain in jobs includes: 500 in professional and business services; 400 in educational and health services; and 100 in construction.