Delaware Job Growth

There were 486,300 jobs in Delaware in November 2023 according to the CES survey of employers. The CPS survey of households showed 488,556 employed persons for the month. Delaware added 200 jobs in November 2023 according to the CES survey while the broader CPS employment measure rose by 689 (Comparing CES and CPS employment numbers.). Also available is Delaware job growth compared to other states.

Delaware Employment Changes

The charts below shows the monthly job growth for Delaware as measured by the CES and CPS surveys. To illustrate the trend, the 3 month moving average change in employment is shown in green.

CES Employment Change: 1 Month, Rolling 3 Month

CPS Employment Change: 1 Month, Rolling 3 Month

Total Employment in Delaware

CES employment peaked in September 2023 for Delaware at 487,600. Since then 1,300 jobs have been lost in Delaware according to the employer survey. From a trough of 486,100 in October 2023, Delaware has gained 200 jobs according to CES employment figures.

CPS employment in Delaware for November 2023 is at a new high of 488,556.

Employment: CES, CPS

Delaware Employment History