Overall unemployment rate moved down to 2.6% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 200 roles, based on the most recently available information published in November 2022.
Total employment in the Lewiston, ID-WA market rose by 12 jobs in September and the unemployment rate decreased compared to the prior month by 30 bps to 2.6%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 47 bps over the same time to 3.3%.
- Lewiston, ID-WA unemployment rate is 72 bps below the national rate which is a positive sign.
- Unemployment in the market is 30 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
- Average wages (per hour) declined in September versus prior month by -2.2% and are up compared to last year at this time in the market.
For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 1.0% . Key sectors include:
- Transportation & Utilities: 5,400; no change
- Education & Healthcare: 5,300; +100
- Government: 5,100; +200
- Manufacturing: 4,400; -100
Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through September 2022 (Data published November 2022 and reports created on November 2, 2022). Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.
Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.