Overall unemployment rate moved up to 4.8% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 800 roles, based on the most recently available information published in April 2022.
Total employment in the Bremerton-Silverdale, WA market rose by 1,582 jobs in February and the unemployment rate increased compared to the prior month by 10 bps to 4.8%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 28 bps over the same time to 4.1%.
- Bremerton-Silverdale, WA unemployment rate is 66 bps above the national rate which is a negative sign.
- Unemployment in the market is 120 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
- Average wages (per hour) grew in February versus prior month by 8.8% and are down compared to last year at this time in the market.
For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 2.0% . Key sectors include:
- Government: 33,300; +800
- Transportation & Utilities: 12,600; no change
- Restaurants & Hotels: 9,100; +200
- Business Services: 9,100; +100
- Construction, Mining: 5,200; +200
- Manufacturing: 2,700; +100
Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through February 2022 (Data published April 2022 and reports created on April 6, 2022). Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.
Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.