Overall unemployment rate moved up to 5.7% with the biggest shift in Government, which gained 300 roles, based on the most recently available information published in April 2022.
Total employment in the Wheeling, WV-OH market rose by 142 jobs in February and the unemployment rate increased compared to the prior month by 10 bps to 5.7%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 28 bps over the same time to 4.1%.
- Wheeling, WV-OH unemployment rate is 156 bps above the national rate which is a negative sign.
- Unemployment in the market is 170 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
- Average wages (per hour) grew in February versus prior month by 9.1% and are up compared to last year at this time in the market.
For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 1.7% . Key sectors include:
- Education & Healthcare: 11,200; +100
- Government: 9,500; +300
- Manufacturing: 3,000; no change
Data is based on the most recent 12 months available, through February 2022 (Data published April 2022 and reports created on April 6, 2022). Source: Government data agency and locally acquired statistics.
Note: All reported data is not seasonally adjusted.