Below are summary charts for various data sources in the Reno - Sparks MSA area. For more information on the data source, and for more data from that source select from the tabs below.

Summary

Non-Seasonally Adjusted LAUS Summary
Reno-Sparks MSA, as of May 2026
Period Labor Force Unemployed Individuals Employed Individuals Unemployment Rate
Current 303,778 12,606 291,172 4.1
Change Since April 2026 485 734 −249 0.2
Change Previous Year 2,207 −364 2,571 −0.2
Maximum 310,087 52,118 297,165 19.9
Unemployment Insurance Summary
Reno-Sparks MSA
Claim Type Week of Current Previous Week +/- Week % Week Previous Month +/- Month % Month Previous Year +/- Year % Change % of Total
Initial Jun 29, 2025 310 276 34 12.3% 246 64 26.0% 331 −21 −6.3% 9.9%
Continued Jun 29, 2025 2,473 2,451 22 0.9% 2,575 −102 −4.0% 2,947 −474 −16.1% 9.8%

Current Employment Statistics

The Current Employment Statistics (CES) program is a monthly survey conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The survey provides employment, hours, and earnings estimates based on payroll records of business establishments

Seasonally adjusted estimates account for regularly seen seasonal employment patterns. Things like holiday hiring, beach season, ski season, or other jobs with seasonal components. The result of a seasonally adjusted estimate is usually a smoother estimate from which underlying economic trends can be seen.

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