Nevada Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Nevada fell 0.0 percentage points in May 2023 to 5.4%. The state unemployment rate was 1.7 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Nevada peaked in April 2020 at 30.6% and is now 25.2 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 5.2% in April 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.2 percentage points. You can also see Nevada unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | May 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.7% | +0.3 | +0.1 |
Nevada | 5.4% | 0.0 | +0.2 |
Note: All comparisons are made with May data as June state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Nevada, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Nevada Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Nevada peaked in April 2020 at 450,178. There are now 365,026 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 80,660 in March 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 4,492. Nevada job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | May 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Nevada | 85,152 | -573 | +4,212 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Nevada Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Nevada Unemployment Rate |
Nevada Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
June 2023 | 3.6% | — | — |
May 2023 | 3.7% | 5.4% | 85,152 |
April 2023 | 3.4% | 5.4% | 85,725 |
March 2023 | 3.5% | 5.5% | 86,653 |
February 2023 | 3.6% | 5.5% | 87,111 |
January 2023 | 3.4% | 5.5% | 86,549 |
December 2022 | 3.5% | 5.5% | 86,543 |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 5.5% | 86,862 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 5.5% | 86,926 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 5.5% | 85,960 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 5.4% | 84,545 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 5.3% | 82,887 |