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Are you paying competitive wages?

The Employment Security Department’s website offers data and analysis of Washington’s employment conditions, economy, job market and workforce. The tools and reports help job seekers, employers and public officials make informed career, business and policy decisions.

For the answer to this question and more, go to esd.wa.gov/labormarketinfo.

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employment conditions,

economy, job market and

workforce. Our tools and

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Monthly indicators:Click on the Labor Market Info navigation tab and select your county from the map to get monthly indicators for:

• Labor force

• Employed

• Unemployed

• Initial unemployment insurance claims

• Unemployment rates

Wage and economic data reports:Investigate wage rates by occupation and area, employment projections and business employment trends.

Employment estimates: Check out our employment projections, reports and tools. Employment estimates are used by private and public organizations to:

• Guide decisions on plant location, sales and purchases.

• Negotiate labor contracts.

• Determine the employment base for bond ratings.

• Plan for swings in the economy.

• Evaluate the economic health of the state and its communities.

• Guide decisions about monetary policy.

• Forecast tax revenue for states and local areas.

Economic symposium events:Save the date! Come to the annual economic symposium event held in October to hear the state of the state economy and more! Details in September. To get on the invitation list, send an email to lmpa@esd.wa.gov

Need a presentation?

Our economists can provide labor market presentations on Washington’s economy and local business trends. Interested? Send an email to lmpa@esd.wa.gov.

Call on us! We’re here to provide economic information and analysis you need. Find your nearest economist by visiting esd.wa.gov/labormarketinfo, click on Quick links and then select Contact an economist.

The Employment Security Department is an equal-opportunity employer and provider of programs and services. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to people with disabilities. Washington Relay Service: 711.

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