Overall unemployment rate moved up to 4.8% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 300 roles, based on the most recently available information published in January 2022.
Total employment in the Olympia-Tumwater, WA market declined by 412 jobs in November and the unemployment rate increased compared to the prior month by 80 bps to 4.8%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 4 bps over the same time to 3.4%.
- Olympia-Tumwater, WA unemployment rate is 144 bps above the national rate which is a negative sign.
- Unemployment in the market is 90 bps above the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a negative.
- Average wages (per hour) grew in November versus prior month by 10.4% and are down compared to last year at this time in the market.
Month over Month Unemployment Change
Year over Year Unemployment Change
For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 1.1% . Key sectors include:
- Government: 40,600; +300
- Education & Healthcare: 19,400; +300
- Transportation & Utilities: 19,200; +300
Employment Change by Key Sector
Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through November 2022 (Data published January 2022 and reports created on January 3, 2022). Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.
Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.