North Carolina reported 4,422,400 workers on non-farm payrolls in February.
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 North Carolina (March vs. February 2021)
| Metropolitan Statistical Area | March 2021 (In thousands) | February 2021 (In thousands) | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldsboro | 38.8 | 39.3 | -1.3 |
| New Bern | 43.6 | 44.1 | -1.1 |
| Jacksonville | 49.3 | 49.5 | -0.4 |
| Rocky Mount | 53.9 | 53.6 | 0.6 |
| Burlington | 61.8 | 62.2 | -0.6 |
| Greenville | 80.1 | 80.9 | -1 |
| Fayetteville | 125.8 | 126.6 | -0.6 |
| Wilmington | 127.6 | 129.7 | -1.6 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | 150.6 | 151 | -0.3 |
| Asheville | 184.9 | 186.7 | -1 |
| Winston-Salem | 259.6 | 263.5 | -1.5 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | 318.6 | 320.8 | -0.7 |
| Greensboro-High Point | 343.2 | 345.8 | -0.8 |
| Raleigh | 633.9 | 639.4 | -0.9 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | 1200.4 | 1208.2 | -0.6 |
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