Monthly report: Nevada’s labor force grows; Carson City fills 1,200 jobs since June 2022
Unemployment did not change from May to June, staying at 5.4 percent for the third consecutive month.
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Employment (Seasonally Adjusted):
— Carson City employment had no change in jobs since May, but an increase of 1,200 jobs (3.9%) since June 2022.
— Reno employment had an increase of 1,400 jobs (0.5%) since May, an increase of 9,600 jobs (3.7%) since June 2022.
— Las Vegas employment increased by 2,400 jobs (0.2%) since May, an increase of 45,600 jobs (4.2%) since June 2022.
“In June, Nevada continued to see steady employment growth, with job growth likely to remain one of the fastest rates in the country and over 100,000 more jobs filled than before the pandemic," said David Schmidt, Chief Economist. "The unemployment rate remained steady at 5.4 percent, though the reason for unemployment is shifting away from job loss and toward people who are just beginning to look for work."
See the full report below.
To see additional labor market data view the department’s employment and unemployment dashboards, go here.
The Research and Analysis Bureau is Nevada’s premier source for labor market information. A part of DETR, the Bureau is responsible for creating, analyzing, and reporting Nevada’s labor market information, in cooperation with the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. Go here and follow on Twitter here for updates.
Nevada Statewide & Metro Area Labor Market Overview (June 2023) by Carson Now on Scribd