Overall unemployment rate moved down to 6.3% 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 Wheeling, WV-OH market rose by 409 jobs in March and the unemployment rate decreased compared to the prior month by 110 bps to 6.3%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 38 bps over the same time to 6.2%.
- Wheeling, WV-OH unemployment rate is 12 bps above the national rate which is a negative sign.
- Unemployment in the market is 190 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
- Average wages (per hour) grew in March versus prior month by 0.7% and are up compared to last year at this time in the market.
For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 0.4% . Key sectors include:
- Education & Healthcare: 11,100; no change
- Government: 9,200; +100
- Manufacturing: 3,000; no change
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.