July 2025 highlights
In July 2025, the not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.5% over the month. The job count of total nonfarm employment increased by 800 jobs over the month.
Summary
The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.5% in July 2025. One year ago, the unemployment rate was 4.5%. There were 1,957 workers that filed an initial claim for unemployment insurance during July, 2025. The labor force in Snohomish County had 462,364 workers in July 2025. The labor force estimate continues to lag last year’s count, smaller by 6,450 workers. The jobs count was up by 800 jobs over the month, with total nonfarm employment in Snohomish County remaining below last year, now trailing by 6,000 jobs. Aerospace product and part manufacturing was up 500 jobs over the month but trailed last year’s count by 1,600 jobs.
Location
Snohomish County is situated between northern Puget Sound to the west and the crest line of the North Cascade Range to the east. It shares its northern border with rural Skagit County and its south border with King County. Snohomish County is separated from Camano Island (part of Island County) by Davis Slough. The highest point in Snohomish County is Granite Peak (10,541 feet).
The county ranks 13th statewide in terms of total land area (2,087.3 square miles). The geographic distribution of population, economic activity and land use in Snohomish County is diverse, with a mix of rural and urban zones. Population centers are oriented south near the border with King County and west along Interstate 5. By contrast, north and east Snohomish County is characterized by smaller towns and cities, farmland and reservations.
Snohomish County is part of the three-county Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue MSA and part of the Seattle-Bellevue-Everett Metropolitan Division. Snohomish County is the only county in the Snohomish Workforce Development Area. Visit the Workforce Training & Education Coordinating Board website for information about the 12 regions.
Employment situation for July 2025
Labor force and unemployment
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The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.5% in July 2025, unchanged from 4.5% in June 2025, and 0.1% above a year ago.
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The labor force grew by 762 workers over the month to 462,364 workers and was 6,450 workers smaller last year.
Unemployment rate, not seasonally adjusted
Source: Employment Security Department/Labor Market Information and Research Division, Local area unemployment statistics
Payroll employment
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Nonfarm employment in Snohomish County, at 303,00 jobs, increased 800 jobs over the month, but remains behind last year by 6,000 jobs.
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Mining, logging and construction increased by 300 jobs over the month but was 1,200 jobs below last year’s figure.
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Aerospace product and part manufacturing increased by 500 jobs over the month but was lower than last year by 1,600 jobs.
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Retail trade was unchanged over the month but was 1,000 jobs lower than last year.
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The transportation, warehousing and utilities industry sector was unchanged over the month but was 900 jobs above last year’s figure.
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Information was unchanged over the month but was 300 jobs above last year’s count.
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Professional and business services was unchanged over the month but was 2,600 jobs below last year’s count.
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Private education and health services decreased by 100 jobs over the month but was 800 jobs above last year’s count.
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Leisure and hospitality gained 200 jobs over the month, but the number was 600 jobs below last year’s tally. Within the sector, food services and drinking places accounted for most of the monthly sector gain and was 200 jobs above last year’s count.
Nonfarm employment estimates, not seasonally adjusted, Snohomish County
| NAICS Industry Title | Jul 2025 (Prelim) | Jun 2025 (Revised) | Jul 2024 (Revised) | Jun 2025 to Jul 2025 Change | Jul 2024 to Jul 2025 Change | Jul 2024 to Jul 2025 % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nonfarm | 303,000 | 302,200 | 309,000 | 800 | -6,000 | -1.9% |
| Total private (total nonfarm less government) | 261,600 | 260,300 | 267,800 | 1,300 | -6,200 | -2.3% |
| Goods-producing | 82,300 | 81,400 | 85,300 | 900 | -3,000 | -3.5% |
| - Mining, logging and construction | 25,700 | 25,400 | 26,900 | 300 | -1,200 | -4.5% |
| - Manufacturing | 56,600 | 56,000 | 58,400 | 600 | -1,800 | -3.1% |
| Service-providing | 220,700 | 220,800 | 223,700 | -100 | -3,000 | -1.3% |
| - Wholesale trade | 11,000 | 10,900 | 9,500 | 100 | 1,500 | 15.8% |
| - Retail trade | 34,300 | 34,300 | 35,300 | 0 | -1,000 | -2.8% |
| - Transportation, warehousing, and utilities | 8,700 | 8,700 | 7,800 | 0 | 900 | 11.5% |
| - Information | 3,800 | 3,800 | 3,500 | 0 | 300 | 8.6% |
| - Financial activities | 11,800 | 11,800 | 12,900 | 0 | -1,100 | -8.5% |
| - Professional and business services | 30,300 | 30,300 | 32,900 | 0 | -2,600 | -7.9% |
| - Private education and health services | 40,700 | 40,800 | 39,900 | -100 | 800 | 2.0% |
| - Leisure and hospitality | 29,400 | 29,200 | 30,000 | 200 | -600 | -2.0% |
| - Other services | 7,700 | 7,600 | 10,700 | 100 | -3,000 | -28.0% |
| - Government | 41,400 | 41,900 | 41,200 | -500 | 200 | 0.5% |
Note: Data benchmarked through March 2025, updated August 14, 2025.
Source: Employment Security Department/Labor Market Information and Research Division, Washington employment estimates (WA-QB & CES)
Detailed tables can be found on the source page in the third spreadsheet titled Current employment estimates, not seasonally adjusted.
Industry employment (covered employment)
Employment by industry, Snohomish County 2023 annual average
Source: Employment Security Department/Labor Market Information and Research Division, Covered Employment (QCEW)
Average annual covered employment in Snohomish County was 292,630 in 2023. Covered employment refers to workers who received wages in Washington state and are eligible for state and federal unemployment insurance (UI) compensation programs.
Wages can vary substantially from one industry sector to another. The average annual wage in Washington state for all industries was $87,054 in 2023. The average annual wage in Snohomish County was $78,847 in 2023.
Top sectors in terms of employment in 2023:
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Manufacturing (53,867)
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Government (39,957)
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Health care and social assistance (35,347)
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Retail trade (34,582)
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Construction (25,369)
Top sectors in terms of wage in 2023:
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Professional, scientific, and technical services ($163,426)
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Information ($122,763)
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Manufacturing ($115,679)
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Utilities ($107,011)
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Finance and insurance ($105,848)
Workforce demographics in Snohomish County
Age
| Demographic characteristic | Total | Labor force participation rate | Unemployment rate |
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| Population 16 years and over | 669,196 | 67.2% | 4.4% |
| 16 to 19 years | 37,608 | 37.6% | 13.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 44,633 | 80.6% | 7.6% |
| 25 to 29 years | 55,936 | 84.9% | 4.7% |
| 30 to 34 years | 67,309 | 82.3% | 3.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 128,069 | 83.3% | 4.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 107,466 | 83.9% | 3.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 52,610 | 78.4% | 3.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 55,407 | 62.7% | 3.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 75,971 | 28.1% | 3.7% |
| 75 years and over | 44,187 | 6.2% | 6.3% |
Race or Hispanic origin
| Demographic characteristic | Total | Labor force participation rate | Unemployment rate |
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| White alone | 461,464 | 65.7% | 4.1% |
| Black or African American alone | 23,755 | 75.6% | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 6,620 | 58.6% | 5.7% |
| Asian alone | 86,772 | 70.5% | 4.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander alone | 3,571 | 61.2% | 3.9% |
| Some other race alone | 29,319 | 71.9% | 3.4% |
| Two or more races | 57,695 | 70.0% | 6.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino origin (of any race) | 66,794 | 72.3% | 3.8% |
| White alone, not Hispanic or Latino | 446,503 | 65.4% | 4.2% |
| Population 20 to 64 years | 511,430 | 80.5% | 4.1% |
Sex
| Demographic characteristic | Total | Labor force participation rate | Unemployment rate |
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| Male | 261,812 | 86.8% | 3.8% |
| Female | 249,618 | 73.8% | 4.4% |
Females with children
| Demographic characteristic | Total | Labor force participation rate | Unemployment rate |
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| With own children under 18 | 91,780 | 69.8% | 4.1% |
| With own children under 6 only | 22,908 | 67.3% | 3.8% |
| With own children under 6 and 6 to 17 | 17,677 | 56.2% | 5.0% |
| With own children 6 to 17 only | 51,195 | 75.6% | 4.0% |
Poverty status in the past 12 months
| Demographic characteristic | Total | Labor force participation rate | Unemployment rate |
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| Below poverty level | 36,198 | 42.0% | 23.1% |
| At or above the poverty level | 470,791 | 84.0% | 3.3% |
Disability status
| Demographic characteristic | Total | Labor force participation rate | Unemployment rate |
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| With any disability | 50,188 | 54.8% | 8.3% |
Educational attainment
| Demographic characteristic | Total | Labor force participation rate | Unemployment rate |
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| Population 25 to 64 years | 466,797 | 80.5% | 3.7% |
| Less than high school graduate | 32,222 | 66.2% | 3.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 103,156 | 75.1% | 5.2% |
| Some college or associate's degree | 153,429 | 79.9% | 3.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 177,990 | 86.6% | 3.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, S2301 | Employment Status
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