Las Vegas, NV - According to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s (DETR) June 2023 economic report, Nevada’s unemployment did not change from May to June, staying at 5.4 percent for the third consecutive month. However, the state’s labor force grew by 2,900 and saw an increase of 3,400 in employed individuals.
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Employment (Seasonally Adjusted):
- Las Vegas employment increased by 2,400 jobs (0.2%) since May, an increase of 45,600 jobs (4.2%) since June 2022.
- Reno employment had an increase of 1,400 jobs (0.5%) since May, an increase of 9,600 jobs (3.7%) since June 2022.
- Carson City employment had no change in jobs since May, but an increase of 1,200 jobs (3.9%) since June 2022.
“In June, Nevada continued to see steady employment growth, with job growth likely to remain one of the fastest rates in the country and over 100,000 more jobs filled than before the pandemic. The unemployment rate remained steady at 5.4 percent, though the reason for unemployment is shifting away from job loss and toward people who are just beginning to look for work.” said David Schmidt, Chief Economist.
