This is a 2 percent decrease since last March when Fargo reported 144,500 workers on non-farm payrolls.
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.
Overall, North Dakota reported 408.3 thousand million people employed on non-farm payrolls in March.
North Dakota Employees on Non-Farm Payrolls 2021 vs. 2020
| March 2021 (In thousands) | March 2020 (In thousands) | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|
| 408.3 | 431.9 | -5.5% |
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