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

January 2021

Washington State:
6.0% seasonally adjusted

Nationwide:
6.3% seasonally adjusted

2021 Publication dates Revised

Labor force by county snapshot
not seasonally adjusted

Recently published reports

Weekly unemployment initial claims dashboard for 2021 (03/04/21) NEW
Weekly claims filed for unemployment benefits (03/04/21) NEW
2019 Median and average hourly wages (02/19/21) NEW
2020 Establishment size (02/19/21) NEW
Business employment dynamics 2020 Q2 (02/26/21) NEW
November 2020 Unemployment insurance trust fund forecast (12/17/20)
January employer demand, top 25 (02/03/21)
Febuary Facts and Figures Report (02/22/21) NEW
Employment estimates (01/26/21)
Monthly employment report (01/26/21)
Labor area summaries (01/26/21)
Labor force (LAUS) (03/03/21) NEW
January 2021 supply-demand reports (02/25/21) 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

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

Map of Washington counties