Welcome to the Washington State Employment Security Department 

Supporting workers when they need it the most, and helping employers build their workforce

March 2025
Unemployment rate
Seasonally adjusted
4.4%
0.0%
March 2025
Total unemployment
Seasonally adjusted
177,378
528
March 2025
Payroll employment
Seasonally adjusted
3,651,800
5,200

Latest news

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The Employment Security Department, along with state and local partners, continues its webinar series for federal workers who work and live in Washington state.
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County unemployment rates and employment data for March 2025 are now available on the Employment Security Department website. Visit the labor force page to view historic and current data about the unemployment rate. 
Washington state map outline with text that says Quarterly Labor Market Report

Employment Security releases quarterly look at state labor market conditions 

Using monthly economic data from October to December 2024, the Employment Security Department is providing a quarterly look at the Washington labor market. This quarterly report includes current labor market conditions, unemployment insurance claims, nonfarm employment information, and a spotlight on industries with high proportions of immigrant labor.

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