Overall unemployment rate moved up to 3.8% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 800 roles, based on the most recently available information published in December 2021.
Total employment in the Bremerton-Silverdale, WA market rose by 1,390 jobs in October and the unemployment rate increased compared to the prior month by 10 bps to 3.8%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 30 bps over the same time to 4.3%.
- Bremerton-Silverdale, WA unemployment rate is 46 bps below the national rate which is a positive sign.
- Unemployment in the market is 170 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
- Average wages (per hour) grew in October versus prior month by 8.5% and are up compared to last year at this time in the market.
For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 0.3% . Key sectors include:
- Government: 32,500; +800
- Transportation & Utilities: 13,500; -300
- Restaurants & Hotels: 9,500; -300
- Business Services: 8,800; no change
- Construction, Mining: 5,100; -100
- Manufacturing: 2,900; +100
Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through October 2021 (Data published December 2021 and reports created on December 2, 2021). Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.
Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.