Category: Roanoke, VA

While the national job market showed signs of a slowdown in January 2024, Roanoke’s economy displayed resilience, adding jobs and maintaining a relatively low unemployment rate. This report analyzes the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) to paint a detailed picture of the city’s job market trends.…

Roanoke’s job market maintained its positive momentum in December 2023, adding jobs for the third consecutive month, albeit at a slightly slower pace compared to November. The unemployment rate held steady at 2.9%, mirroring the national average. Highlights: What Industries and Occupations Grew: What Industries and Occupations Shrank: Compare to Same Month Last Year: Compare…