Nevada has added back more than 9,000 jobs since October, according to the latest economic report from the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.Â
Nevada’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 10.1% in November 2020 compared to 11.9% in October.Â
The Reno area had an increase of 1,600 jobs (0.7%) since October 2020 with the professional and business services sector growing the most by 2,300 jobs (6.9%). Compared to November 2019, total employment saw a decrease of 12,600 jobs (-5.0%) with leisure and hospitality sector down the most by 6,100 jobs (-15.9%). The unemployment rate in Reno is 5.4% compared to 2.7% last year.
The Carson City area remained unchanged at 29,500 jobs since October 2020 with the trade, transportation, and utilities sector growing the most by 100 jobs (2.4%). Compared to November 2019, total employment saw a decrease of 1,500 jobs (-4.8%) with government sector down the most by 300 jobs (-3.1%). The Carson area has an unemployment rate of 5.8% in November 2020.
The Las Vegas area increased by 7,800 jobs (0.8%) since October 2020. Job losses in construction and leisure & hospitality offset the growth in the trade, transportation, and utilities sector which added 10,600 jobs (6.0%). Compared to November 2019, total employment declined by 107,100 jobs (-10.3%) with leisure and hospitality sector down the most by 62,400 jobs (-21.4%). The unemployment rate for the area was 11.5% and is still the highest in the state.
Statewide, DETR says when compared to November 2019, jobs are still down by 109,500 (-7.7%).
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