California ranks 14th for job-market volatility

What the ranking says

California is ranked 14th in the United States for job-market volatility. The ranking places the state among those with comparatively uneven changes in employment conditions.

The ranking does not, by itself, identify the causes of that volatility or show how it affects particular cities, industries or workers. It also does not establish whether conditions are improving or worsening.

For California residents, the result is a broad state-level measure rather than a local forecast. Job conditions can differ across regions and industries, so the statewide position does not describe every community’s labor market.

The ranking gives policymakers, employers and workers a point of comparison with other states. More detail about the measures behind the ranking would be needed to assess what is driving California’s position or how it compares with nearby states.