Overall unemployment rate stayed flat at 2.6% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 100 roles, based on the most recently available information published in May 2023.
Total employment in the Staunton-Waynesboro, VA market rose by 546 jobs in March and the unemployment rate stayed flat. The national unemployment rate decreased by 27 bps over the same time to 3.6%.
- Staunton-Waynesboro, VA unemployment rate is 102 bps below the national rate which is a positive sign.
- Unemployment in the market is 10 bps above the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a negative.
- Average wages (per hour) declined in March versus prior month by -1.1% and are down compared to last year at this time in the market.
For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 1.1% . Key sectors include:
- Government: 8,800; +100
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.