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Washington Adds 10,800 Jobs Amid Mixed Labor Trends

8/16/2025

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Washington added 10,800 jobs in July 2025, maintaining a 4.5% unemployment rate, above the national average of 4.2%.
Private sector jobs increased by 0.3%, while public sector jobs declined by 0.8%.
Significant job gains were noted in education and health services; construction and manufacturing experienced losses.
The labor force decreased by 8,300 compared to June.

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Story summary

Washington added 10,800 jobs in July 2025, maintaining a 4.5% unemployment rate, above the national average of 4.2%.
Private sector jobs increased by 0.3%, while public sector jobs declined by 0.8%.
Significant job gains were noted in education and health services; construction and manufacturing experienced losses.
The labor force decreased by 8,300 compared to June.