LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Nevada’s labor market registered slight gains in September as the statewide unemployment rate ticked down to 4.7%, according to new economic figures released by state officials.
The state’s jobless rate fell by 0.1 percentage point compared to August. Across Nevada, total non-farm employment reached approximately 1.62 million jobs during the month, reflecting an increase of 1,300 positions from August and an annual increase of just under 1%.
The Las Vegas metropolitan area drove much of the monthly employment growth. Employers throughout the valley added 1,500 jobs from August to September. Over the past 12 months, Las Vegas has gained more than 21,000 jobs compared to September of last year, maintaining steady workforce expansion across key local industries.
State officials continue to track monthly labor metrics to monitor employment trends and broader economic stability throughout Nevada.
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