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July 2018 Unemployment and Jobs Press Release
August 17, 2018
"The July numbers reflect the seasonal shift that occurs every summer in the Vermont economy when the bulk of educational institutions are on break or functioning at a diminished capacity.  Meanwhile, summer employment opportunities, in industries like Construction, Leisure and Hospitality, are back in full-swing and are actively recruiting for new employees.  The preliminary July numbers end the recent streak of six consecutive months of labor force growth, but the estimated declines in July were not significant enough to overshadow the noticeable positive over the year changes in the Vermont labor force and count of employed persons.  Staff are continuing to analyze data to better understand the overall health of the Vermont economy.  As always, the Vermont Department of Labor is ready to assist businesses and individuals with their employment related needs and concerns.  Please contact us to learn about our services and resources available."
Lindsay Kurrle
Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Labor
 
Labor Force Estimates, seasonally adjusted
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Schedule of Upcoming Unemployment and Jobs Press Releases through January 2019.
 
What's new?
  • Unemployment Weekly Report - September 19, 2018
    Find the latest information on claims, unemployment insurance statistics and unemployment rates for New England states and the U.S.  This and more UI reports are at Publications
    Sep-19-2018
  • Economic and Travel Indicators - July
    A monthly series on labor market & business activity, state tax revenues, travel & tourism, rooms & meals business receipts and seasonal indicators. View the latest issue . Past issues available at Publications
    Sep-13-2018
  • Gross Job Gains and Losses - December 2017
    For December 2017, gross job gains outpaced loses resulting in a net increase in jobs. (table, graph). See all of Vermont graphs and tables at Business Employment Dynamics. Also available is annual March to March gains and losses from 1994 to 2017.
    Aug-17-2018
  • Alternative Unemployment Rates:   3rd Quarter 2017 - 2nd Quarter 2018 Averages
    Alternative measures of the unemployment rate that are more narrowly or broadly defined than the traditional estimate. Available at Unemployment.
    Jul-30-2018
  • Vermont State Construction Prevailing Wage Rate Schedule Updated, effective July 1, 2018
    Vermont State Construction Prevailing Wage Rate Schedule has been updated and is effective as of July 1, 2018. Note: New Registered Apprentice Rates. Also avaiable at Wages & Income.
    Jul-1-2018
  • Quarterly Workforce Indicators - 3rd Quarter 2017
    QWI Explorer reports various economic / demographic measures for Age, Sex, Education, Race and Ethnicity groups. Produced by U.S. Census, Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics.
    Jun-26-2018
  • Vt Labor Market Quarterly - June 2018
    A quarterly publication of recent economic data and trends by the Economic and Labor Market Information Division.
    Jun-12-2018
  • Wages, Benefits, Contributions and Employment by Industry - 2017
    Covered Employment and Wage information is combined with Unemployment Compensation Benefits in this UI report available at Publications.
    Jun-6-2018
  • Per Capita Personal Income - VT & US 2017
    Vermont's per capita personal income increased to $51,114 and a ranking of 19 in 2017. Charts and data available at Wages & Income.
    Apr-02-2018
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    Pathways to Promising Careers
    Vermont's high-pay high-growth jobs
     Dec-23-2016
    		 
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    Minimum Wage Increases to $10.50 for 2018.
    Vermont's minimum wage rate will increase to $10.50 per hour from the current rate of $10.00 per hour, effective on January 1, 2018.
  • Minimum Wage Poster
  • Minimum Wage Determination
    • Nov-20-2017
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    Earnings and Jobs by Gender - 1st Quarter 2018
    A new interactive tool comparing male/female employment and earnings ratios.
      - Earnings and Jobs by Gender
    Sep-11-2018
    Vermont Long Term Occupational Projections - 2016-2026
    Vermont 2016-2026 Long Term Occupational Projection publication and data table are now available. Find the top occupations in growth, openings and by required level of education.
      - Publication
      - Data Table HTM XLS
    Aug-27-2018
    Employment and Wages - 1st Quarter 2018
    Preliminary estimates of Covered Employment averaged 307,101 for 1st Quarter, 2018. Also released, revised 2017 1st-4th Quarters and Annual Averages.
      - Covered Employment and Wages Tool
      - 2018 Year To Date
      - 2018 Size Class tables
            by Establishment
            by Firm
    Aug-23-2018
    Unemployment and Jobs Numbers - July 2018
      - Labor Force and Unemployment:  Data Tool / Report.
      - Nonfarm Employment:  Data Tool / Report.
    Aug-17-2018
    Vermont Long Term Industry Projections - 2016-2026
    Vermont 2016-2026 Long Term Industry Projections are now available. Find an industry's past and future rates of growth.
      - Data Table HTM XLS
    Jul-27-2018
    Occupational Employment and Wages - 2017
    Latest estimates of employment, hourly and annual wage rates for over 600 occupations.
     - Vermont
     - Burlington-South Burlington, VT Metro NECTA
     - Northern Vermont Balance Of State
     - Southern Vermont Balance Of State
     - OES Area Map
    Apr-2-2018
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    Unemployment Rate
    Seasonally Adjusted
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    2018    		 Jun
    2018    		 Jul
    2017
    Vermont 2.8 2.8 3.0
    New England n/a 3.6 3.8
    United States 3.9 4.0 4.3
    Next Vt release:
    September 21
     
    Consumer Price Index
    United States
      Aug
    2018    		 Jul
    2018
    Index 252.146 252.006
    Annual % Chg 2.7 2.9
    10 year table Inflation Calculator
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