This is a 10.9 percent increase over January 2021, when Nevada reported 1,273,600 workers on nonfarm payrolls.
Statistics were compiled from reports from the civilian labor force and unemployment data, which heavily relied on household surveys. The data is not seasonally adjusted.
Employment data is gleaned from an establishment survey that measures nonfarm employment, hours and industry earnings. The data is also based on payroll jobs and such factors as where the establishments are located.
Employees on Nonfarm Payrolls in Nevada 2022 vs. 2021
| Metropolitan Statistical Area | January 2022 (In thousands) | January 2021 (In thousands) | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City | 30.8 | 30 | 2.6% |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise | 1,023.3 | 901.6 | 11.9% |
| Reno | 249 | 237.5 | 4.6% |
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