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
April (in thousands)
1
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue
2084.9
2
Spokane-Spokane Valley
256.6
3
Olympia-Tumwater
123.4
4
Kennewick-Richland
119.0
5
Bellingham
98.3
6
Bremerton-Silverdale
94.9
7
Yakima
87.8
8
Mount Vernon-Anacortes
52.5
9
Wenatchee
45.9
10
Longview
40.4
11
Walla Walla
28.9