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.
Louisiana Employees on Non-Farm Payrolls by Metropolitan Statistical Areas
Rank
Metropolitan Statistical Area
July (in thousands)
1
New Orleans-Metairie
581.6
2
Baton Rouge
406.0
3
Lafayette
204.7
4
Shreveport-Bossier City
178.7
5
Lake Charles
118.7
6
Houma-Thibodaux
84.5
7
Monroe
77.6
8
Alexandria
61.2
9
Hammond
45.4