Nevada's unemployment rate dropped slightly last month.
According to the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, the statewide rate dropped 0.2 percentage points to 4.8%. That's the lowest level since February 2020.
Reno has added 2,800 jobs since August of last year. However, the number of jobs in Carson City fell by 400 during that time.
DETR says the seasonally adjusted total number of nonfarm jobs in Nevada was 1,619,400, representing an increase of 1.3% over the past year and an increase of 4,400 jobs since July 2026.
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Employment (Seasonally Adjusted):
- Las Vegas employment increased by 7,000 jobs (0.6%) since July, and an increase of 14,200 jobs (1.2%) since August 2025.
- Reno employment had an increase of 1,100 jobs (0.4%) since July, and an increase of 2,800 jobs (1.0%) since August 2025.
- Carson City employment had a decrease of 100 jobs (-0.3%) since July, and a decrease of 400 jobs (-1.2%) since August 2025.
“This report continues to indicate steady gains in Nevada's labor market. Job growth accelerated slightly, with gains spread across multiple industries. The unemployment rate fell to 4.8%, the first time it has been below 5% since February 2020. The decline in unemployment was driven by a decline in labor force participation, though participation remains one percentage point higher than the national average,” said David Schmidt, Chief Economist
Governor Joe Lombardo released the following statement on Nevada’s August jobs report:
“Nevada’s unemployment rate is below 5% for the first time since February 2020 — and our economy is continuing to add jobs. These results reflect what happens when you create a business environment built for growth and diversification. From cutting taxes and burdensome regulations to making strategic investments in infrastructure, energy, and workforce development, we’re laying the foundation for more businesses, more jobs, and more opportunity for Nevadans.”
To file an unemployment insurance claim or for additional information, visit: http://nui.nv.gov/
(DETR contributed to this report.)
