State Payroll Employment Continues Rising in October
Washington’s economy gained an estimated 5,400 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in October. Job growth was highest in the following industries: Leisure and hospitality, professional and business services,...
View ArticleMason County Unemployment Drops in October
Mason County saw a decrease in its unemployment rate from September to October. According to Washington State Employment Security, the County’s unemployment rate last month was 5.2 percent. That is […]
View ArticleState Payroll Employment Growth Strong in November
Washington’s economy gained an estimated 13,100 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in November. Job growth was highest in the following industries: Education and health services, professional and business...
View ArticleState Payroll Employment Increased Moderately; Unemployment Rate Rose Slightly
Washington’s economy gained an estimated 2,500 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in December. Job growth was highest in the following industries: Leisure and hospitality, other services, education and health...
View ArticleState payroll employment shows strong job gains; unemployment rate moves up
Washington’s economy gained an estimated 10,800 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in January. Job growth was highest in the following industries: construction; transportation, warehousing & utilities;...
View ArticleMason County Unemployment Rate Increased in January
Mason County’s unemployment rate went up nearly a percentage point from December to January. According to preliminary figures from Washington State Employment Security, the County’s unemployment rate...
View ArticleJob growth remained hot in February
Washington’s economy gained an estimated 15,300 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in February. Job growth was highest in the following industries: professional & business services, education & health...
View ArticleJob growth softens in March
Washington’s economy gained an estimated 1,500 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in March. “Nonfarm payroll employment growth slowed in March after having expanded at a rapid pace in recent months,” said...
View ArticleJob growth strengthens in April
Washington’s economy gained an estimated 6,100 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in April. “Nonfarm payroll employment growth in Washington for March and April shows a labor market that is very resilient,”...
View ArticleEmployment growth pushes unemployment rate to pre-pandemic low
Washington’s economy gained an estimated 11,900 jobs (seasonally adjusted) and the monthly unemployment rate decreased to 3.8% in June. “The gain in employment outpaced a modest rise in the labor […]
View ArticlePayroll employment declines in July
Washington’s economy lost an estimated 6,400 jobs (seasonally adjusted) and the monthly unemployment rate decreased to 3.6% in July. “July’s weak payroll number offsets the strong gains seen in June....
View ArticlePayroll employment increases in August, unemployment rate remains constant
Washington’s economy gained an estimated 2,900 jobs (seasonally adjusted) and the monthly unemployment rate remained at 3.6% in August. “Job growth resumed in August after declining in July,” said...
View ArticlePayroll employment grows in September; unemployment rate holds steady
Washington’s economy gained an estimated 7,900 jobs (seasonally adjusted) and the monthly unemployment rate remained constant at 3.6% in September. “Jobs grew at a faster pace than the prior month,” […]
View ArticlePayroll employment grows in October; unemployment rate increases to 3.8%
Washington’s economy gained an estimated 7,900 jobs (seasonally adjusted) and the monthly unemployment rate rose from 3.6% to 3.8% in October. “Jobs grew at a faster pace than what was observed […]
View ArticlePayroll employment dipped in November; unemployment rate increases to 4.0%
Washington’s economy lost an estimated 2,600 jobs (seasonally adjusted) and the monthly unemployment rate rose from 3.8% to 4% in November. “October’s job gains were largely reversed in November....
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