Washington state unemployment rate remains at 4.5

In June 2025, Washington's economy added an estimated 10,900 jobs while the unemployment rate held steady at 4. 5%. Anneliese Vance-Sherman, chief labor economist at the Employment Security Department, emphasized that this job growth marked the strongest performance since January 2025. The private sector saw a net increase of 6,300 jobs, with notable gains in leisure and hospitality, government, and information sectors. Year-over-year, the state experienced a modest rise of 1,900 jobs, or 0.

05%. Unemployment claims fell to 62,306, driven by decreases in construction, agriculture, and manufacturing claims. The labor force in Washington decreased slightly to 4,033,538, indicating a drop in individuals actively seeking employment. Nationally, the unemployment rate decreased from 4. 2% to 4.

1% for the same period. This data reflects ongoing economic trends and sector performance in Washington state.