Labor Market and Economic Analysis

The Labor Market and Economic Analysis (LMEA) team is your one stop data shop comprised of state/regional economists, economic analysts, researchers, and many others who collect and analyze data about Washington's employment conditions, economy, job market and workforce. We also provide program evaluation, research and analysis in response to federal and state legislative mandates, stakeholder requests and ESD needs.

Monthly unemployment rates

December 2020

Washington State:
7.1% seasonally adjusted

Nationwide:
6.7% seasonally adjusted

2021 Publication dates

Labor force by county snapshot
not seasonally adjusted

Recently published reports

Weekly unemployment initial claims dashboard for 2020 (01/07/21) NEW
Weekly claims filed for unemployment benefits (01/14/21) NEW
2020 QCEW Q1 revised and Q2 preliminary (12/23/20) NEW
PY 2019 WIOA annual report (11/18/20)
2020 Q1 Business employment dynamics report (11/24/20)
November 2020 Unemployment insurance trust fund forecast (12/17/20)
December employer demand, top 25 (01/09/21) NEW
December Facts and Figures Report (12/22/20) NEW
Employment estimates (01/20/21) NEW
Monthly employment report (01/20/21) NEW
Labor area summaries (12/22/20) NEW
Labor force (LAUS) (01/20/21) NEW
November 2020 supply-demand reports (12/30/20) NEW

Labor market information

Our information includes data and analysis of Washington state's employment conditions, economy, job market and workforce. Our tools and reports use Washington state labor market information to help job seekers, employers and public officials make informed career, hiring or policy decisions.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Glossary

Please select a county name to see regional information and statistics:

Map of Washington counties