Overall unemployment rate moved down to 7.6% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 100 roles, based on the most recently available information published in April 2021.
Total employment in the Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH market rose by 669 jobs in February and the unemployment rate decreased compared to the prior month by 40 bps to 7.6%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 26 bps over the same time to 6.6%.
- Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH unemployment rate is 105 bps above the national rate which is a negative sign.
- Unemployment in the market is 120 bps above the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a negative.
- Average wages (per hour) grew in February versus prior month by 1.3% and are down compared to last year at this time in the market.
For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 0.6% . Key sectors include:
- Education & Healthcare: 8,800; no change
- Transportation & Utilities: 7,900; -100
- Government: 6,700; +100
- Manufacturing: 4,500; +100
- Restaurants & Hotels: 3,900; +100
- Business Services: 1,800; no change
- Construction, Mining: 1,300; no change
Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through February 2021 (Data published April 2021 and reports created on April 9, 2021). Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.
Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.