Williamson County Dashboard

Unemployment Rate2.8%2024
Total Employment137.2kUp 3.4% since 2023
Labor Force141.1k2024

Industry

Industry Growth Index

Tracks relative growth of major employment sectors since the base year.

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Finance and Insurance
Construction
Health Care and Social Assistance
Accommodation and Food Services
Administrative and Support and Waste Management

Top employment sectors identified

The largest employment sectors are Health Care and Social Assistance, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Retail Trade, which together account for 60% of all jobs.

Understanding the county's job composition helps residents and local leaders strategically develop workforce training, attract complementary businesses, and ensure economic resilience across key industry clusters.

Employment concentrated in few sectors

The industry HHI of 0.17 indicates relatively high concentration in the job market.

Limited industry diversity could make Williamson County's job market vulnerable to economic shifts, potentially affecting residents' long-term career stability and income opportunities.

County unemployment typically below state average

Over the period, Williamson County averaged 3.9% unemployment, compared to 5.6% for Tennessee and 5.8% for the US.

Lower unemployment indicates a robust local job market, suggesting residents have more career opportunities and economic stability compared to broader state and national trends.

Employment by Industry

Top employment sectors identified

The largest employment sectors are Health Care and Social Assistance, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Retail Trade, which together account for 60% of all jobs.

Understanding the county's job composition helps residents and local leaders strategically develop workforce training, attract complementary businesses, and ensure economic resilience across key industry clusters.

Employment concentrated in few sectors

The industry HHI of 0.17 indicates relatively high concentration in the job market.

Limited industry diversity could make Williamson County's job market vulnerable to economic shifts, potentially affecting residents' long-term career stability and income opportunities.

County unemployment typically below state average

Over the period, Williamson County averaged 3.9% unemployment, compared to 5.6% for Tennessee and 5.8% for the US.

Lower unemployment indicates a robust local job market, suggesting residents have more career opportunities and economic stability compared to broader state and national trends.

Unemployment has declined from peak

Unemployment peaked at 6.7% in 2010 and stands at 2.7% in 2024.

This steady decline in unemployment signals a robust local economy, suggesting more job opportunities and potential wage growth for Williamson County workers.

Top Sectors

2024
20152024

Employment concentrated in few sectors

The industry HHI of 0.17 indicates relatively high concentration in the job market.

Limited industry diversity could make Williamson County's job market vulnerable to economic shifts, potentially affecting residents' long-term career stability and income opportunities.

Top employment sectors identified

The largest employment sectors are Health Care and Social Assistance, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Retail Trade, which together account for 60% of all jobs.

Understanding the county's job composition helps residents and local leaders strategically develop workforce training, attract complementary businesses, and ensure economic resilience across key industry clusters.

Unemployment has declined from peak

Unemployment peaked at 6.7% in 2010 and stands at 2.7% in 2024.

This steady decline in unemployment signals a robust local economy, suggesting more job opportunities and potential wage growth for Williamson County workers.

Employment

Labor Force & Employment

Total labor force compared to the number of employed residents.

Labor Force
Employed

Employment and labor force both growing

Since 2010, employment has grown 3.2% per year while the labor force has grown 2.9% per year.

Steady employment and labor force growth suggests Williamson County continues to offer expanding job opportunities and economic vitality for current and incoming residents.

Unemployment has declined from peak

Unemployment peaked at 6.7% in 2010 and stands at 2.7% in 2024.

This steady decline in unemployment signals a robust local economy, suggesting more job opportunities and potential wage growth for Williamson County workers.

Top employment sectors identified

The largest employment sectors are Health Care and Social Assistance, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Retail Trade, which together account for 60% of all jobs.

Understanding the county's job composition helps residents and local leaders strategically develop workforce training, attract complementary businesses, and ensure economic resilience across key industry clusters.

Employment concentrated in few sectors

The industry HHI of 0.17 indicates relatively high concentration in the job market.

Limited industry diversity could make Williamson County's job market vulnerable to economic shifts, potentially affecting residents' long-term career stability and income opportunities.

Employment to Population Ratio

Employment-to-Population Ratio

Unemployment has declined from peak

Unemployment peaked at 6.7% in 2010 and stands at 2.7% in 2024.

This steady decline in unemployment signals a robust local economy, suggesting more job opportunities and potential wage growth for Williamson County workers.

Top employment sectors identified

The largest employment sectors are Health Care and Social Assistance, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Retail Trade, which together account for 60% of all jobs.

Understanding the county's job composition helps residents and local leaders strategically develop workforce training, attract complementary businesses, and ensure economic resilience across key industry clusters.

Employment and labor force both growing

Since 2010, employment has grown 3.2% per year while the labor force has grown 2.9% per year.

Steady employment and labor force growth suggests Williamson County continues to offer expanding job opportunities and economic vitality for current and incoming residents.

Jobs in County vs Employed Residents

A ratio above 1.0 indicates net in-commuting.

Jobs in County (QCEW)
Employed Residents (LAUS)

County unemployment typically below state average

Over the period, Williamson County averaged 3.9% unemployment, compared to 5.6% for Tennessee and 5.8% for the US.

Lower unemployment indicates a robust local job market, suggesting residents have more career opportunities and economic stability compared to broader state and national trends.

Top employment sectors identified

The largest employment sectors are Health Care and Social Assistance, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Retail Trade, which together account for 60% of all jobs.

Understanding the county's job composition helps residents and local leaders strategically develop workforce training, attract complementary businesses, and ensure economic resilience across key industry clusters.

Unemployment has declined from peak

Unemployment peaked at 6.7% in 2010 and stands at 2.7% in 2024.

This steady decline in unemployment signals a robust local economy, suggesting more job opportunities and potential wage growth for Williamson County workers.

Unemployment Rate

Williamson County
Tennessee
United States

Unemployment has declined from peak

Unemployment peaked at 6.7% in 2010 and stands at 2.7% in 2024.

This steady decline in unemployment signals a robust local economy, suggesting more job opportunities and potential wage growth for Williamson County workers.

County unemployment typically below state average

Over the period, Williamson County averaged 3.9% unemployment, compared to 5.6% for Tennessee and 5.8% for the US.

Lower unemployment indicates a robust local job market, suggesting residents have more career opportunities and economic stability compared to broader state and national trends.

Employment and labor force both growing

Since 2010, employment has grown 3.2% per year while the labor force has grown 2.9% per year.

Steady employment and labor force growth suggests Williamson County continues to offer expanding job opportunities and economic vitality for current and incoming residents.

Top employment sectors identified

The largest employment sectors are Health Care and Social Assistance, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Retail Trade, which together account for 60% of all jobs.

Understanding the county's job composition helps residents and local leaders strategically develop workforce training, attract complementary businesses, and ensure economic resilience across key industry clusters.

Data Sources

Data through December 2024·Updated monthly
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics·Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS)Provides unemployment rate, labor force size, and employment counts
Released Jan 10, 2026·Typically released 3rd Friday of month·Methodology
Data through Q3 2024·Updated quarterly
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics·Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW)Provides employment counts by industry sector
Released Dec 4, 2025·Released approximately 5 months after quarter end·Methodology

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