Nevada’s statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in July decreased by 0.1 percent, now at 5 percent, while the labor force decreased by 5,077 workers, according to the latest figures from the state’s Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s July economic report.
The seasonally adjusted total number of nonfarm jobs in Nevada was 1,612,500, representing an increase of 1.1 percent over the past year and an increase of 4,000 jobs since June 2026.
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Employment (Seasonally Adjusted):
- Carson City employment had a decrease of 200 jobs (-0.6%) since June, and a decrease of 400 jobs (-1.2%) since July 2025. Carson City MSA total nonfarm employment decreased by 200 jobs (-0.6%) from June to July 2026. Compared to July 2025, total non-farm employment decreased by 400 jobs (-1.2%). For more employment information, see Carson City MSA area profile here.
- Reno employment had an increase of 900 jobs (0.3%) since June, and an increase of 300 jobs (0.1%) since July 2025. For more employment information, see the Reno-Sparks MSA area profile here.
- Las Vegas employment increased by 2,300 jobs (0.2%) since June, and an increase of 9,900 jobs (0.8%) since July 2025. For more employment information, see the Las Vegas MSA area profile here.
“July’s report highlights a steady labor market in Nevada as we enter the second half of the year. Year-over-year job growth remains solid at just over 1 percent, with professional services and health care leading the way at more than 4 percent growth,” said David Schmidt, Nevada’s chief economist. “Compared to June, Nevada added 4,000 jobs, in contrast to the national decline of 23,000 jobs. The unemployment rate and labor force participation rate both fell compared to June, mirroring national trends.”
To see additional labor market date, go to the department’s employment and unemployment dashboards at nevadaworkforce.com.
