News releases

Washington’s economy increased by an estimated 10,900 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in June 2025, and the monthly unemployment rate held steady at 4.5%.

Veterans and their families are encouraged to attend a free conference that includes employment resources, workshops and more.
The eighth annual Serving Those Who Served event takes place Aug. 20-21 at the Yakima Convention Center.

A National Hire-A-Vet Day Job & Resource Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma.

The Employment Security Department, along with state and local partners, will host another layoff assistance webinar for state of Washington employees and contractors. The webinar is scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 15.

County unemployment rates and employment data for May 2025 are now available on the Employment Security Department website. Visit the labor force page to view historic and current data on the unemployment rate. 

Washington’s economy increased by an estimated 400 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in May 2025, and the monthly unemployment rate increased slightly to 4.5%.

The Employment Security Department, along with state and local partners, will host a layoff assistance webinar for state of Washington employees and contractors. The webinar is scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 25.

Washington’s average annual wage grew by 6.8% in 2024 to $95,160, according to the state Employment Security Department. The average wage grew more in 2024 than in 2023, when it grew by 5.9%.

The Employment Security Department’s new website received a 2025 ClearMark Award from the Center for Plain Language. Employment Security launched its redesigned website in November 2024.

Job seekers in Grays Harbor and Pacific counties can now get free help with their job search at many public libraries and other convenient locations.