The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for January in West Virginia’s Parkersburg-Vienna metropolitan statistical area was 36,700, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
West Virginia reported 681,500 people employed on nonfarm payrolls during that same time period.
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 measures nonfarm employment, hours and earnings by industry. The data is also based on payroll jobs and such factors as where the establishments are located.
West Virginia Employees on Nonfarm Payrolls
| December 2021 (In thousands) | January 2022 (In thousands) | Percent Change by Month |
|---|---|---|
| 37.6 | 36.7 | 2.4% |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
