Statistics were compiled from reports from the civilian labor force and unemployment data, both of which heavily relied on household surveys. The data is not seasonally adjusted.
Employment data is gleaned from an establishment survey that measures non-farm employment, hours and earnings by industry. The data is also based on payroll jobs and such factors as where the establishments are located.
Washington Employees on Non-Farm Payrolls by Metropolitan Statistical Areas
Rank
Metropolitan Statistical Area
May (in thousands)
1
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue
2101.2
2
Spokane-Spokane Valley
258.8
3
Olympia-Tumwater
123.2
4
Kennewick-Richland
120.7
5
Bellingham
98.6
6
Bremerton-Silverdale
95.8
7
Yakima
88.9
8
Mount Vernon-Anacortes
52.7
9
Wenatchee
46.7
10
Longview
40.5
11
Walla Walla
29.3