Although unemployment figures for Carson City won't be available until Friday, the capital city did add 200 jobs in September, the largest increase since June, adding to Nevada's overall improving job climate, state employment officials said Monday.
Statewide, the unemployment rate for September registered at a seasonally adjusted 9.3 percent, down from 9.5 percent in August. It is the lowest jobless rate since December 2008, according to a report released by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
“I am pleased to see the improvement Nevada’s labor market is making, with September’s unemployment rate hitting the lowest point in five years,” said Gov. Brian Sandoval. “We have made great strides in our economic development efforts, but recognize the need to continue the momentum so that all of Nevada’s unemployed have the opportunity to return to work.”
While the state lost 8,800 jobs in September, year over year, the number of jobs is up by 1.4 percent and up 1.9 percent over the first nine months of the year, said Bill Anderson, chief economist for Nevada’s Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. Because of the government shutdown, unemployment rates for the metropolitan state areas, including Carson City, will not be available until Nov. 22.
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