
Labor force and unemployment
We track labor force trends and unemployment claims in Washington. Use these statistics to see how unemployment is impacting the state's labor market.
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We track labor force trends and unemployment claims in Washington. Use these statistics to see how unemployment is impacting the state's labor market.
View data on how many people are employed and unemployed across Washington and in local areas.
See how many workers are filing for unemployment benefits across Washington and by county.
See past reports on the unemployment insurance trust fund. Employers pay into this with their quarterly unemployment taxes.
Review an annual list of counties in Washington where the three-year unemployment rate is at least 20% higher than the statewide average.