Category: Yakima, WA
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Yakima, WA – January 2024 Jobs Report: Positive Momentum Persists in Agriculture and Healthcare
Yakima’s job market maintained its upward trajectory in January 2024, mirroring national trends of economic recovery. While specific unemployment data for Yakima isn’t available until February, broader indicators suggest continued growth. Zippia estimates the unemployment rate at 4.6%, down from 5.1% in January 2023. Job postings surged, with ZipRecruiter listing over 300K open positions, a…
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Yakima, WA – December 2023 Jobs Report – Resurgent Hiring Caps Strong Year
Yakima’s job market ended 2023 on a high note, adding jobs for the fifth consecutive month and exceeding pre-pandemic employment levels. The December report painted a picture of a resilient and resurgent economy, offering promising prospects for job seekers in the new year. Highlights: What Industries and Occupations Grew: What Industries and Occupations Shrunk: Compare…