Carson City unemployment rate in June up slightly, but 300 jobs added
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/26/2016 - 9:42am
June's unemployment rate in Carson City saw a slight increase from May, rising to 6.9 percent, however, there were 300 more jobs added in the capital city, according to figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Carson City job numbers in June were expected to increase by 200 jobs, but actually realized an increase of 300 jobs. Consequently, there was a seasonally adjusted increase of 100 jobs this month in the state capital.
Despite the relatively slight increases in unemployment over the month, the Silver State saw record breaking increases in employment, noted Bill Anderson, chief economist for Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
“All of the metro areas experienced strong job gains. Monthly volatility in the unemployment rate is not cause for concern," he said. "A better gauge of the labor market is based on year-over-year comparisons. Statewide and the metro areas continue to see falling unemployment rates on a year-over-year basis.”
In June, the state’s metro areas experienced slight increases in unemployment, but the rates are down over the year. Reno/Sparks increased slightly to 5.9 percent. Las Vegas rose to 6.9 percent.
Las Vegas’ and Reno’s employment grew faster than the state as a whole. Las Vegas saw the highest nominal growth adding 26,400 jobs over the year. Reno/Sparks added 8,100 jobs, he said.
