Table 1
Employment changes in the Los Angeles region, California, and the United States, 2007–2012
| Peak employment | Lowest employment | Current | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles region | July 2007 | March 2010 | March 2012 |
| Employment level | 5,653,400 | 5,098,400 | 5,201,600 |
| Difference from peak | – | -555,000 | -451,800 |
| Percentage change from peak | – | -9.8% | -8.0% |
| California | July 2007 | February 2010 | March 2012 |
| Employment level | 15,223,100 | 13,849,800 | 14,237,300 |
| Difference from peak | – | -1,373,300 | -985,800 |
| Percentage change from peak | – | -9.0% | -6.5% |
| United States | January 2008 | February 2010 | March 2012 |
| Employment level | 138,023,000 | 129,244,000 | 132,821,000 |
| Difference from peak | – | -8,779,000 | -5,202,000 |
| Percentage change from peak | – | -6.4% | -3.8% |
Source: Author's analysis of Current Employment Statistics data
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