Overall unemployment rate moved down to 6.1% with the biggest shift in Manufacturing, which gained 100 roles, based on the most recently available information published in June 2021.
Total employment in the Wheeling, WV-OH market rose by 1,023 jobs in April and the unemployment rate decreased compared to the prior month by 20 bps to 6.1%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 43 bps over the same time to 5.7%.
- Wheeling, WV-OH unemployment rate is 35 bps above the national rate which is a negative sign.
- Unemployment in the market is 1,090 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
- Average wages (per hour) declined in April versus prior month by -0.8% and are up compared to last year at this time in the market.
For key employment segments of the market, total jobs stayed flat. Key sectors include:
- Education & Healthcare: 11,100; no change
- Government: 9,100; -100
- Manufacturing: 3,100; +100
Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through April 2021 (Data published June 2021 and reports created on June 2, 2021). Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.
Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.