Overall unemployment rate moved down to 2.2% with the biggest shift in Transportation & Utilities, which gained 300 roles, based on the most recently available information published in June 2023.
Total employment in the Winchester, VA-WV market rose by 372 jobs in April and the unemployment rate decreased compared to the prior month by 40 bps to 2.2%. The national unemployment rate decreased by 53 bps over the same time to 3.1%.
- Winchester, VA-WV unemployment rate is 90 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) grew in April versus prior month by 11.8% 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:
- Transportation & Utilities: 16,400; +300
- Government: 10,900; 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.