Overall unemployment rate moved down to 4.6% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 200 roles, based on the most recently available information published in May 2023.
Total employment in the Bremerton-Silverdale, WA market rose by 1,302 jobs in March and the unemployment rate decreased compared to the prior month by 120 bps to 4.6%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 27 bps over the same time to 3.6%.
- Bremerton-Silverdale, WA unemployment rate is 98 bps above the national rate which is a negative sign.
- Unemployment in the market is equal to the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time.
- Average wages (per hour) grew in March versus prior month by 7.4% and are up compared to last year at this time in the market.
For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 0.3% . Key sectors include:
- Government: 33,900; +200
- Transportation & Utilities: 13,500; -100
- Business Services: 9,900; no change
- Restaurants & Hotels: 9,600; no change
- Construction, Mining: 5,200; +100
- Manufacturing: 2,800; no change
Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through March 2023 (Data published May 2023 and reports created on May 9,2023). Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.
Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.