Overall unemployment rate moved down to 7.0% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 300 roles, based on the most recently available information published in April 2021.
Total employment in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA market rose by 854 jobs in March and the unemployment rate decreased compared to the prior month by 60 bps to 7.0%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 38 bps over the same time to 6.2%.
- Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA unemployment rate is 82 bps above the national rate which is a negative sign.
- Unemployment in the market is 80 bps above the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a negative.
- Average wages (per hour) grew in March versus prior month by 9.3% and are up compared to last year at this time in the market.
For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 2.3% . Key sectors include:
- Government: 10,900; +300
- Transportation & Utilities: 9,900; no change
- Manufacturing: 6,100; no change
- Construction, Mining: 4,100; +200
- Restaurants & Hotels: 4,100; +300
Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through March 2021 (Data published April 2021 and reports created on April 29, 2021). Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.
Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.