Statistics were compiled from reports from the civilian labor force and unemployment data, both of which heavily relied on household surveys. The data is not seasonally adjusted.
Employment data is gleaned from an establishment survey that measures non-farm employment, hours and earnings by industry. The data is also based on payroll jobs and such factors as where the establishments are located.
Tennessee Employees on Non-Farm Payrolls by Metropolitan Statistical Areas
Rank
Metropolitan Statistical Area
May (in thousands)
1
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin
1032.1
2
Memphis
656.9
3
Knoxville
407.4
4
Chattanooga
265.8
5
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol
124.2
6
Clarksville
94.9
7
Johnson City
81.2
8
Jackson
70.6
9
Morristown
47.2
10
Cleveland
46.9