Overall unemployment rate moved up to 5.9% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 200 roles, based on the most recently available information published in April 2023.
Total employment in the Bremerton-Silverdale, WA market rose by 980 jobs in February and the unemployment rate increased compared to the prior month by 90 bps to 5.9%. The national unemployment rate increased by 3 bps over the same time to 3.9%.
- Bremerton-Silverdale, WA unemployment rate is 201 bps above the national rate which is a negative sign.
- Unemployment in the market is 120 bps above the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a negative.
- Average wages (per hour) grew in February versus prior month by 6.7% and are down compared to last year at this time in the market.
For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 0.3% . Key sectors include:
- Government: 33,700; +200
- Transportation & Utilities: 13,600; -200
- Business Services: 9,900; +100
- Restaurants & Hotels: 9,600; no change
- Construction, Mining: 5,100; no change
- Manufacturing: 2,800; +100
Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through February 2023 (Data published April 2023 and reports created on April 10, 2023). Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.
Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.