Overall unemployment rate moved down to 4.0% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 700 roles, based on the most recently available information published in June 2022.
Total employment in the Bremerton-Silverdale, WA market declined by 1,835 jobs in April and the unemployment rate decreased compared to the prior month by 60 bps to 4.0%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 42 bps over the same time to 3.3%.
- Bremerton-Silverdale, WA unemployment rate is 66 bps above the national rate which is a negative sign.
- Unemployment in the market is 130 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
- Average wages (per hour) grew in April versus prior month by 8.5% and are up compared to last year at this time in the market.
For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 1.3% . Key sectors include:
- Government: 33,900; +700
- Transportation & Utilities: 12,300; -300
- Restaurants & Hotels: 9,400; +300
- Business Services: 9,300; +100
- Construction, Mining: 5,200; no change
- Manufacturing: 2,800; +100
Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through April 2022 (Data published June 2022 and reports created on June 1, 2022). Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.
Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.