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
March (in thousands)
1
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue
2073.0
2
Spokane-Spokane Valley
254.1
3
Olympia-Tumwater
122.4
4
Kennewick-Richland
117.2
5
Bellingham
97.7
6
Bremerton-Silverdale
94.2
7
Yakima
87.0
8
Mount Vernon-Anacortes
51.8
9
Wenatchee
44.8
10
Longview
40.1
11
Walla Walla
28.8