This is a 0.7 percent increase over the previous month when West Virginia reported 41,800 workers on non-farm payrolls in April.
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 that measures non-farm employment, hours and earnings by industry. The data is also based on payroll jobs and such factors as where the establishments are located.
Employees on Non-Farm Payrolls in West Virginia (May vs. April 2021)
| Metropolitan Statistical Area | May 2021 (In thousands) | April 2021 (In thousands) | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckley | 42.1 | 41.8 | 0.7 |
| Charleston | 102.8 | 101.8 | 1 |
| Huntington-Ashland | 131.4 | 129.8 | 1.2 |
| Morgantown | 68.5 | 68.8 | -0.4 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna | 35.3 | 35.6 | -0.8 |
| Wheeling | 59.5 | 59.4 | 0.2 |
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