Nevada Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Nevada fell 0.7 percentage points in September 2020 to 12.6%. The state unemployment rate was 4.7 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Nevada peaked in April 2020 at 30.1% and is now 17.5 percentage points lower. You can also see Nevada unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | September 2020 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 7.9% | -0.5 | +4.4 |
| Nevada | 12.6% | -0.7 | +8.9 |
Unemployment Rate: Nevada, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Nevada Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Nevada peaked in April 2020 at 429,746. There are now 238,039 fewer people unemployed in the state. Nevada job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | September 2020 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 191,707 | -7,721 | +133,579 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Nevada Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Nevada Unemployment Rate |
Nevada Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2020 | 7.9% | 12.6% | 191,707 |
| August 2020 | 8.4% | 13.3% | 199,428 |
| July 2020 | 10.2% | 14.2% | 210,741 |
| June 2020 | 11.1% | 15.2% | 227,426 |
| May 2020 | 13.3% | 25.3% | 349,545 |
| April 2020 | 14.7% | 30.1% | 429,746 |
| March 2020 | 4.4% | 6.9% | 107,760 |
| February 2020 | 3.5% | 3.6% | 56,205 |
| January 2020 | 3.6% | 3.6% | 56,299 |
| December 2019 | 3.5% | 3.7% | 57,125 |
| November 2019 | 3.5% | 3.7% | 57,032 |
| October 2019 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 57,238 |
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