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

August 2021

Washington State:
5.1% seasonally adjusted

Nationwide:
5.2% seasonally adjusted

2021 Publication dates

Labor force by county snapshot
not seasonally adjusted

Recently published reports

September 2021 UI Trust Fund Forecast (09/29/21) NEW
2021 Training benefits reports (3) (09/28/21) NEW
2021 Occupations in demand update (09/16/21)
Weekly unemployment initial claims dashboard for 2021 (10/14/21) NEW
Weekly initial claims filed for unemployment benefits (10/14/21) NEW
Monthly employment report (09/21/21)
2020 QCEW Annual Averages, revised, and 2021 Q1 preliminary (09/28/21) NEW
September employer demand, top 25 (10/13/21) NEW
September Facts and Figures Report (09/21/21)
Employment estimates (09/21/21)
Labor area summaries (09/21/21)
Labor force (LAUS) (09/29/21) NEW
August 2021 supply-demand reports(09/30/21) 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

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Map of Washington counties

Important Updates and Alerts (7)

Labor Market and Economic Analysis

Labor market information