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

September 2020

Washington State:
7.8% seasonally adjusted

Nationwide:
7.9% seasonally adjusted

2020 Publication dates

Labor force by county snapshot
not seasonally adjusted

Recently published reports

2020 industry and occupation projections (10/06/20) NEW
Weekly unemployment initial claims dashboard for 2020 (10/15/20) NEW
County data tables 2020 (09/29/20) NEW
Weekly claims filed for unemployment benefits (10/22/20) NEW
September 2020 unemployment benefits report (10/19/20) NEW
September 2020 Unemployment insurance trust fund forecast (10/01/20) NEW
September employer demand, top 25 (10/02/20) NEW
2019 QCEW annual averages revised, 2020 Q1 preliminary (09/30/20) NEW
October Facts and Figures Report (10/20/20) NEW
Employment estimates (10/20/20) NEW
Monthly employment report (10/20/20) NEW
Labor area summaries (09/22/20)
Labor force (LAUS) (10/23/20) NEW
August 2020 supply-demand reports (09/24/20)

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