The Facts and Figures Report is prepared monthly and posted after the county press release as a quick reference for employees, legislators, partners and others who may be interested.
Facts and Figures January 2025 (PDF, 446 KB)
Unemployment rates
| Rate type | Dec 2024 | Nov 2024 | Dec 2023 | Nov 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide rate | 4.5% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Lowest county | King | Asotin | Asotin | Asotin |
| Lowest county rate | 3.0% | 3.2% | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| Highest county | Ferry | Ferry | Ferry | Ferry |
| Highest county rate | 9.4% | 8.3% | 7.8% | 8.3% |
Jobs
| Job characteristic | Dec 2024 | Nov 2024 | Dec 2023 | Nov 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total jobs | 3,988,999 | 3,990,031 | 4,059,627 | 4,057,720 |
| Total covered employment | 3,644,100 | 3,632,300 | 3,604,100 | 3,585,600 |
| Unemployed, seeking work | 181,451 | 185,298 | 170,380 | 161,573 |
| Change since previous month | 11,800 | 31,800 | 18,500 | 4,100 |
| Change over 12 months | 30,600 | 27,800 | 34,100 | 24,800 |
Top growth industries
|
Construction |
4,000 |
|
Leisure and hospitality |
2,900 |
|
Education and Health Services |
2,400 |
Unemployment claims
| Benefit | Dec 2024 | Nov 2024 | Dec 2023 | Nov 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular benefits claimants | 70,120 | 68,133 | 62,124 | 61,710 |
| Continued regular claims | 16.0% | 17.2% | 48.6% | 48.6% |
| Regular benefits paid | $151.0M | $140.2M | $153.7M | $153.6M |
| Average weekly benefit | $712 | $724 | $763 | $763 |
Unemployment benefit range
| High/Low | CY2024 | CY2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest weekly benefit | $342 | $323 |
| Highest weekly benefit | $1,079 | $1,019 |
Long-term unemployment
| Demographic | Dec 2024 | Nov 2024 | Dec 2023 | Nov 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total LTU job seekers | 39,000 | 37,400 | 21,400 | 21,400 |
| Percent of job seekers | 20.9% | 19.7% | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| Percent of total labor force | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Percent male | 48% | 47% | 65% | 65% |
| Percent female | 52% | 53% | 35% | 35% |
Paid Family and Medical Leave claims and benefits
| PFML Statistic | Dec 2024 | Nov 2024 | Dec 2023 | Nov 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications submitted | 26,206 | 23,951 | 21,247 | 22,660 |
| 12-month change (%) | 23.3% | 5.7% | 7.9% | 18.1% |
| Leaves paid | 55,405 | 50,494 | 44,455 | 40,928 |
| Benefits approved - Family | $90,975,319 | $71,556,175 | $70,585,514 | $60,453,285 |
| Benefits approved - Medical | $87,774,675 | $71,702,096 | $71,252,801 | $62,568,919 |
| Average weekly payment | $902.01 | $904.78 | $890.30 | $889.26 |
Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums and account balance
| Quarterly measure | Q4 2023 | Q3 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Premiums collected | $419.4M | $459.1M |
| Account balance | $115.2M | $208.8M |
Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums and account rates
| Annual measure | CY2024 | CY2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Premium rate | 0.74% | 0.80% |
| Employer responsibility | 28.57% | 27.24% |
| Premium wage cap | $168,600 | $160,200 |
Unemployment insurance trust fund
| Quarterly measure | Q3 2024 | Q2 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Taxes collected | $565.6M | $701.8M |
| Trust Fund Balance | $3.7B | $3.7B |
WorkSource services
| Statistic | Dec 2024 | Nov 2024 | Dec 2023 | Nov 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total jobs listed | 1,981,857 | 1,958,114 | 1,827,226 | 1,813,657 |
| Employers with job postings | 23,783 | 23,656 | 22,449 | 22,338 |
| Employers with accounts | 40,280 | 40,039 | 31,657 | 31,516 |
| Job seekers with accounts | 1,078,087 | 1,062,118 | 969,910 | 962,074 |
| Customers who found jobs | 76,836 | 76,816 | 72,973 | 68,131 |
ESD employees
| Demographic | Dec 2024 | Nov 2024 | Dec 2023 | Nov 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total employees | 2,271 | 2,272 | 2,180 | 2,171 |
| Permanent employees | 2,180 | 2,178 | 2,085 | 2,081 |
| Employees of color | 26.2% | 26.3% | 24.1% | 24.0% |
ESD employee ages
| Demographic | <25 | 25-39 | 40-54 | 55+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee ages | 0.7% | 24.3% | 40.3% | 34.7% |