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 December 2024 (Word, 24 KB)
Unemployment rates
| Nov 2024 | Oct 2024 | Nov 2023 | Oct 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide rate | 4.6% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Lowest county | Asotin | Asotin | Asotin | Asotin |
| Lowest county rate | 3.2% | 3.3% | 3.5% | 3.3% |
| Highest county | Ferry | Ferry | Ferry | Ferry |
| Highest county rate | 8.3% | 7.0% | 8.3% | 6.9% |
Jobs
| Nov 2024 | Oct 2024 | Nov 2023 | Oct 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total jobs | 3,990,151 | 3,995,674 | 4,057,720 | 4,055,976 |
| Total covered employment | 3,631,400 | 3,600,500 | 3,585,600 | 3,581,500 |
| Unemployed, seeking work | 185,430 | 187,734 | 161,573 | 153,315 |
| Change since previous month | 30,900 | -33,600 | 4,100 | -26,100 |
| Change over 12 months | 27,300 | 11,700 | 24,800 | 20,200 |
Top growth industries
| Manufacturing | +31,200 |
|---|---|
| Leisure and hospitality | +3,600 |
| Government | +1,700 |
Unemployment claims
| Nov 2024 | Oct 2024 | Nov 2023 | Oct 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular benefits claimants | 68,133 | 61,452 | 61,710 | 54,575 |
| Continued regular claims | 17.2% | 15.3% | 48.6% | 56.3% |
| Regular benefits paid | $140.2M | $146.1M | $153.6M | $131.2M |
| Average weekly benefit | $724 | $728 | $763 | $765 |
| Lowest weekly benefit | $342 | $342 | $323 | $323 |
| Highest weekly benefit | $1,079 | $1079 | $1,019 | $1,019 |
Long-term unemployment
| Nov 2024 | Oct 2024 | Nov 2023 | Oct 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total LTU job seekers | 37,400 | 37,300 | 21,400 | 21,500 |
| Percent of job seekers | 19.7% | 19.3% | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| Percent of total labor force | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Percent male | 47% | 48% | 65% | 68% |
| Percent female | 53% | 52% | 35% | 32% |
Unemployment insurance trust fund
| Q3 2024 | Q2 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Taxes collected | $565.6M | $701.8M |
| Trust fund balance | $3.7B | $3.7B |
WorkSource services
| Nov 2024 | Oct 2024 | Nov 2023 | Oct 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total jobs listed | 1,971,303 | 1,958,114 | 1,827,226 | 1,813,657 |
| Employers with job postings | 23,717 | 23,656 | 22,449 | 22,338 |
| Employers with accounts | 40,161 | 40,039 | 31,657 | 31,516 |
| Job seekers with accounts | 1,069,992 | 1,062,118 | 969,910 | 962,074 |
| Customers who found jobs | 76,831 | 76,816 | 72,973 | 68,131 |
ESD employees
| Nov 2024 | Oct 2024 | Nov 2023 | Oct 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total employees | 2,276 | 2,272 | 2,180 | 2,171 |
| Permanent employees | 2,183 | 2,178 | 2,085 | 2,081 |
| Employees of color | 26.4% | 26.3% | 24.1% | 24.0% |
| <25 | 25-39 | 40-54 | 55+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee ages | 0.6% | 24.6% | 40.2% | 34.6% |