Overall unemployment rate moved down to 5.7% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 100 roles, based on the most recently available information published in June 2021.
Total employment in the Wheeling, WV-OH market declined by 1,326 jobs in May and the unemployment rate decreased compared to the prior month by 50 bps to 5.7%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 25 bps over the same time to 5.5%.
- Wheeling, WV-OH unemployment rate is 20 bps above the national rate which is a negative sign.
- Unemployment in the market is 980 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
- Average wages (per hour) grew in May versus prior month by 1.5% and are up compared to last year at this time in the market.
For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 0.4% . Key sectors include:
- Education & Healthcare: 11,100; no change
- Government: 9,200; +100
- Manufacturing: 3,100; no change
Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through May 2021 (Data published June 2021 and reports created on June 30, 2021). Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.
Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.