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Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Charleston nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.9% since Feb.

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The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for March in the Charleston metropolitan statistical area was 101,600, a 0.9 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

In Feb., Charleston reported 100,700 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.

Overall, West Virginia reported 0.677 million people employed on nonfarm payrolls in March.

West Virginia Employees on Nonfarm Payrolls Feb. vs. March

February 2021 (In thousands)March 2021 (In thousands)Percent Change
100.7101.60.9

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

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