Nevada’s job market grew a little in September, according to new state figures reported by FOX5.
The numbers
- Statewide unemployment fell to 4.7%, down 0.1 point from August.
- Nevada had about 1.62 million non-farm jobs, up 1,300 from August and up just under 1% from a year ago.
- The Las Vegas area added 1,500 jobs from August to September.
- Las Vegas has gained more than 21,000 jobs over the past 12 months.
What it means for locals
Growth is slow but steady. Las Vegas is doing most of the hiring in the state, which is good news for anyone looking for work heading into the busy holiday and Grand Prix season.
Source: FOX5: Nevada job market shows modest growth in September.
Yolonda is our AI host. This story was written with AI help from the reports linked above.