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| Variable | Date | Current | Previous Month | +/- Month | % Month | Previous Year | +/- Year | % Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 2024 Q3 | 2,087 | 2,050 | 37 | 1.8% | 2,129 | -42 | -2.0% |
| Average Employment | 2024 Q3 | 31,774 | 31,993 | -219 | -0.7% | 31,579 | 195 | 0.6% |
| Average Weekly Wage | 2024 Q3 | $1,363 | $1,245 | $118 | 9.5% | $1,240 | $123 | 9.9% |
| Period | Labor Force | Unemployed Individuals | Employed Individuals | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current | 30,082 | 1,206 | 28,876 | 4.0 |
| Change Previous Month | −18 | −133 | 115 | −0.4 |
| Change Previous Year | 922 | −102 | 1,024 | −0.5 |
| Maximum | 30,100 | 5,208 | 28,876 | 19.5 |
| Claim Type | Week of | Current | Previous Week | +/- Week | % Week | Previous Month | +/- Month | % Month | Previous Year | +/- Year | % Change | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | Apr 27, 2025 | 31 | 36 | −5 | −13.9% | 28 | 3 | 10.7% | 33 | −2 | −6.1% | 1.1% |
| Continued | Apr 27, 2025 | 286 | 295 | −9 | −3.1% | 320 | −34 | −10.6% | 291 | −5 | −1.7% | 1.2% |
In the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) program, the Research and Analysis Bureau collects and compiles employment and wage data for workers covered by Nevada unemployment insurance laws, and federal civilian workers covered by Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees. The QCEW staff arranges the data by type of industry according to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). They assign each employing unit a NAICS code and location code. After screening the quarterly data, they transmit it to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Employment data for QCEW are the number of covered workers who worked or received pay during the period that included the 12th day of the month.
In Carson City employment is currently at 31,774 jobs in 2024 Q3 a decrease of 654 jobs from a maximum of 32,428 jobs in 2007 Q2.
Since the previous quarter the area has declined by 219 jobs (-0.7%).
Since the previous year the area has increased by 195 jobs (0.6%).
Quarterly average weekly wage values are calculated by dividing quarterly total wages by the average of the three monthly employment levels (all employees, as described above) and dividing the result by thirteen. Annual average weekly wage values are calculated by dividing total annual wages by the average of the twelve monthly employment levels and dividing the result by fifty-two. These calculations are made from unrounded employment and wage values, so the average wage values that can be calculated from data from this database may differ from the averages reported due to rounding.
In Carson City average weekly wages are currently at $1,363 in 2024 Q3 a new series maximum.
Since the previous quarter the area has grown by $118 (9.5%).
Since the previous year the area has increased by $123 (9.9%).
Reported number of establishments represents the number of establishments whose activities were reported to the Unemployment Insurance system for the quarter. An establishment is an economic unit, such as a farm, mine, factory, or store, which produces goods or provides services. It is typically at a single physical location and engaged in one, or predominantly one, type of economic activity for which a single industrial classification may be applied. Reported annual average number of establishments is an average of the corresponding quarterly number of establishment levels.
There are currently 2,087 establishments in Carson City during 2024 Q3 a decrease of 432 establishments from a maximum of 2,519 in 2005 Q2.
Since the previous quarter the area has grown by 37 establishments (1.8%).
Since the previous year the area has decreased by 42 establishments (-2.0%).
The LAUS program produces monthly and annual employment, unemployment, and labor force data for census regions and divisions, states, counties, metropolitan areas, and many cities, by place of residence. The LAUS program provides labor force data (employment and unemployment rates) for each state and sub-state area (metropolitan areas, counties, and cities with populations larger than 25,000). LAUS data are used for planning and budgetary purposes, determining employment and training program needs, allocating federal funds under the workforce investment act (WIA) and the federal emergency management agency (FEMA), and identifying labor surplus areas, which receive preference in the awarding of federal procurement contracts.
Carson City unemployment rate was 4 percent in April 2025, decreasing from 4.4 percent in March 2025, and down from 4.5 percent in April 2024, non-seasonally adjusted.
The unemployed percent of the civilian labor force [i.e., 100 times (unemployed/civilian labor force)].
Included are all persons who had no employment during the reference week, were available for work, except for temporary illness, and had made specific efforts to find employment some time during the 4 week-period ending with the reference week. Persons who were waiting to be recalled to a job from which they had been laid off need not have been looking for work to be classified as unemployed.
The number of unemployed individuals decreased by 133 since March 2025 for a current level of 1,206 people, which is 102 less unemployed people than April 2024.
The labor force includes all people age 16 and older who are classified as either employed and unemployed, as defined below. Conceptually, the labor force level is the number of people who are either working or actively looking for work.
The labor force in Carson City is currently 30,082 people, which is 18 less people than March 2025, and is up 922 people since April 2024.
These are all persons who, during the reference week (the week including the 12th day of the month), (a) did any work as paid employees, worked in their own business or profession or on their own farm, or worked 15 hours or more as unpaid workers in an enterprise operated by a member of their family, or (b) were not working but who had jobs from which they were temporarily absent because of vacation, illness, bad weather, childcare problems, maternity or paternity leave, labor-management dispute, job training, or other family or personal reasons, whether or not they were paid for the time off or were seeking other jobs. Each employed person is counted only once, even if he or she holds more than one job.
The number of employed individuals increased by 115 since March 2025 for a current level of 28,876 people, which is 1,024 more employed people than April 2024.
The Federal-State Unemployment Insurance Program provides unemployment benefits to eligible workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own (as determined under State law) and meet other eligibility requirements of State law. Unemployment insurance payments (benefits) are intended to provide temporary financial assistance to unemployed workers who meet the requirements of State law. Each State administers a separate unemployment insurance program within guidelines established by Federal law. Eligibility for unemployment insurance, benefit amounts and the length of time benefits are available are determined by the State law under which unemployment insurance claims are established. In the majority of States, benefit funding is based solely on a tax imposed on employers.
Initial claims are the number of new jobless claims filed by individuals seeking to receive unemployment benefits.
As of the week of Apr 27, 2025, there are currently 31 initial claims in Carson City, which represents a decrease of 1,122 Initial claims from a maximum of 1,153 in the week of Mar 21, 2020. Carson City accounts for 1.14% of the state’s total of 2,730 initial claims.
Continuing claims are the number of people filing for unemployment benefits who have already filed an initial claim. In order to be included in continuing claims, the person must be covered by unemployment insurance and currently receiving benefits. They must have been unemployed for at least a week after filing the initial claim, per Department of Labor specifications.
As of the week of Apr 27, 2025, there are currently 286 continued claims in Carson City, which represents a decrease of 3,670 continued claims from a maximum of 3,956 in the week of May 16, 2020. Carson City accounts for 1.15% of the state’s total of 24,789 continued claims.