Overall unemployment rate moved down to 4.5% with the biggest shift in Transportation & Utilities, which gained 100 roles, based on the most recently available information published in June 2023.
Total employment in the Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH market rose by 508 jobs in April and the unemployment rate decreased compared to the prior month by 70 bps to 4.5%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 53 bps over the same time to 3.1%.
- Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH unemployment rate is 140 bps above the national rate which is a negative 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) grew in April versus prior month by 3% and are up compared to last year at this time in the market.
For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 0.5% . Key sectors include:
- Education & Healthcare: 8,800; no change
- Transportation & Utilities: 8,000; +100
- Government: 7,300; no change
- Manufacturing: 5,000; no change
- Restaurants & Hotels: 4,300; +100
- Business Services: 2,000; no change
- Construction, Mining: 1,800; no change
Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through April 2023 (Data published June 2023 and reports created on June 8,2023). Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.
Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.