Submitted by the Employment Security Department

According to the Employment Security Department, San Juan County had the third lowest unemployment rate for May at 3.8 percent. King County had the lowest rate at 3.4 percent, followed by Snohomish at 3.6 percent. The highest unemployment rate is Stevens County with 7 percent. These numbers are not seasonally adjusted.

The monthly employment report is a comprehensive report on Washington’s job market. We report the unemployment rate statewide and for the nation, the number of people in Washington’s workforce and the number of jobs by industry. According to their website, we report the unemployment rate statewide and for the nation, the number of people in Washington’s workforce and the number of jobs by industry.

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