October 2025 County Labor Market Information
Unemployment Rate for San Luis Obispo County saw a decrease in September 2025
The San Luis Obispo County Monthly Employment Report (September 2025) shows an increase in the civilian labor force and civilian employment, and a decrease in civilian unemployment.
Unemployment
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) reported the unemployment rate was 4.8% in September 2025, which is a decrease from the revised August 2025 rate. SLO County ranks as the 13th lowest Unemployment Rate in the state. The unadjusted Unemployment Rate in California was 5.6% and 4.3% in the nation during the same period.
Month-over Job Changes
The Government industry experienced the most job growth in the month of September, adding 400 jobs. The Private Education and Health Services industry also gained 100 jobs in the same period.
The Manufacturing, Trade, Transportation, and Utilities, Information, Financial Activities, and Professional and Business Services industries saw no changes in job loss or growth during the month of September.
The Leisure and Hospitality sector experienced the most losses during this report period, losing 400 jobs. The Mining, Logging, and Construction industry lost 200 jobs, and Other Services lost 100 jobs in September.
Total Farm experienced a month-over gain of 300 jobs.
During the September reporting period, San Luis Obispo County gained a total of 100 jobs.
Year-over Job Changes
The Private Education and Health Services industry experienced the largest year-over change, adding 1,000 jobs. The Government industries added 500 jobs each over the past year. The Leisure and Hospitality industry had a year-over gain of 400 jobs
The Manufacturing, Financial Activities, and Other Services industries reported no changes since the same time last year.
The Trade, Transportation, and Utilities industry experienced the most year-over loss, losing 500 jobs since this same reporting period in 2024. The Mining, Logging, and Construction and the Professional and Business Services industries experienced a year-over loss of 200 jobs each. Information had a year-over loss of 100 jobs.
Total Farm experienced no year-over change.
Overall, employers in San Luis Obispo County gained 900 jobs over the past year.
This report is written by the San Luis Obispo County Workforce Development Board Staff.
Data Source: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov
