Overall unemployment rate moved down to 3.8% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 900 roles, based on the most recently available information published in November 2022.
Total employment in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA market rose by 858 jobs in September and the unemployment rate decreased compared to the prior month by 60 bps to 3.8%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 47 bps over the same time to 3.3%.
- Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA unemployment rate is 48 bps above the national rate which is a negative sign.
- Unemployment in the market is 90 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
- Average wages (per hour) grew in September versus prior month by 10.2% and are equal compared to last year at this time in the market.
For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 0.2% . Key sectors include:
- Education & Healthcare: 55,100; +400
- Transportation & Utilities: 52,800; +300
- Government: 39,400; +900
- Business Services: 29,600; -300
- Restaurants & Hotels: 25,700; -500
- Manufacturing: 18,600; +200
- Construction, Mining: 16,300; -200
- Financial Services: 14,500; -100
- Other Jobs: 9,500; -200
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.