Washington Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Washington fell 0.2 percentage points in April 2012 to 8.1%. The state unemployment rate was 0.0 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Washington peaked in December 2009 at 10.2% and is now 2.1 percentage points lower. You can also see Washington unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | April 2012 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 8.1% | -0.1 | -0.9 |
| Washington | 8.1% | -0.2 | -1.2 |
Unemployment Rate: Washington, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Washington Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Washington peaked in February 2010 at 360,683. There are now 74,918 fewer people unemployed in the state. Washington job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | April 2012 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 285,765 | -5,019 | -39,443 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Washington Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
Washington Unemployment Rate |
Washington Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2012 | 8.1% | 8.1% | 285,765 |
| March 2012 | 8.2% | 8.3% | 290,784 |
| February 2012 | 8.3% | 8.3% | 289,934 |
| January 2012 | 8.3% | 8.4% | 292,987 |
| December 2011 | 8.5% | 8.6% | 300,049 |
| November 2011 | 8.7% | 8.7% | 304,687 |
| October 2011 | 8.9% | 8.9% | 309,905 |
| September 2011 | 9.0% | 9.0% | 315,113 |
| August 2011 | 9.1% | 9.2% | 319,609 |
| July 2011 | 9.1% | 9.3% | 322,623 |
| June 2011 | 9.1% | 9.3% | 324,040 |
| May 2011 | 9.0% | 9.3% | 324,438 |
| April 2011 | 9.0% | 9.3% | 325,208 |
