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The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for May in the Valdosta metropolitan statistical area was 55,600, a 0.5 percent decrease from the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

In April, Valdosta reported 55,900 workers on nonfarm payrolls.

Statistics were compiled from reports from the civilian labor force and unemployment data, which heavily relied on household surveys. The data is not seasonally adjusted.

Employment data is gleaned from an establishment survey that measures nonfarm employment, hours, and industry earnings. The data is also based on payroll jobs and such factors as where the establishments are located.

Overall, Georgia reported 4.485 million people employed on nonfarm payrolls in May.

Georgia Employees on Nonfarm Payrolls April vs. May

April 2021 (In thousands)	May 2021 (In thousands)	Percent Change
55.9	55.6	-0.5

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics