Nevada’s annual unemployment rate for 2015 that was previously estimated at 6.8 percent was revised to 6.7 percent during the annual benchmarking process, the state’s Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation announced Thursday. Carson City’s benchmark revealed the area’s economy gained an annual average of 300 jobs over-the-year, an increase of 1.1 percent.
During 2015, goods-producing employment remained stagnant, and service- producing jobs increased slightly, adding 400 to payrolls. During the benchmark overall, Carson City gained 100 more jobs than was originally estimated for 2015.
Gains in employment for the year that were originally reported at 37,500 were revised upward to 40,700 jobs said Bill Anderson, chief economist for Nevada’s Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. The new figure recalculates labor market information based on more complete data that becomes available.
“While original estimates were very close to the mark, we are pleased to see even more improvement in Nevada’s economy than originally reported,” Anderson. “The new estimates show the Silver State has gained more jobs than originally thought, adding back a total of 140,000 jobs since 2010.”
The benchmark increased employment numbers previously reported by 4,800 total nonfarm jobs in 2015. Las Vegas’ employment rose by an annual average of 33,100 jobs, an increase of 3.7 percent.
Reno/Sparks gained 7,700 over the year, 2,200 more jobs than previously reported. Eight of the super sectors saw jobs added as a result of the benchmarking process. Professional and business services were revised up by 6,000 jobs, while the construction industry increased by 1,100 jobs. Leisure and hospitality was adjusted downward, decreasing by 11,200 jobs or 3.2 percent.
