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December 2018 Unemployment and Jobs Press Release
January 18, 2019
"Though these are preliminary numbers and additional work needs to be completed to finalize calendar year 2018, the downward trend in the Vermont labor force is of concern.  December marks the sixth consecutive month with a decrease to the labor force.  On a sub-state level, we know that these declines are not being evenly distributed across the state but are instead concentrated to more rural locations and the southern counties.  From a business perspective, Vermont needs more workers to fill employment vacancies.  A variety of employment opportunities exist for individuals with a wide range of educational and professional backgrounds.  The Department can assist employers with recruiting efforts.  For job seekers, the Department has a suite of job-search and job-training related programs.  Please contact your local career resource center to learn about all of the Department's services."
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 2020.
 
What's new?
  • Unemployment Weekly Report - January 16, 2019
    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
    Jan-16-2019
  • Economic and Travel Indicators - October
    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
    Dec-18-2018
  • Per Capita Personal Income - Local Areas 2017
    Per Capita Personal Income for 2017 is available for counties, metroploitian and micropolitan areas from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Go to Wages and Income.
    Nov-16-2018
  • Gross Job Gains and Losses - March 2018
    For March 2018, gross job losses outpaced gains resulting in a net decrease 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 2018.
    Nov-7-2018
  • Alternative Unemployment Rates:   4th Quarter 2017 - 3rd Quarter 2018 Averages
    Alternative measures of the unemployment rate that are more narrowly or broadly defined than the traditional estimate. Available at Unemployment.
    Oct-26-2018
  • Vt Labor Market Quarterly - October 2018
    A quarterly publication of recent economic data and trends by the Economic and Labor Market Information Division.
    Oct-24-2018
  • Quarterly Workforce Indicators - 4th 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.
    Oct-2-2018
  • Per Capita Personal Income - VT & US 2017
    Vermont's per capita personal income increased to $52,225 and maintained a ranking of 19 in 2017. Charts and data available at Wages & Income.
    Sep-26-2018
  • 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
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    Pathways to Promising Careers
    Vermont's high-pay high-growth jobs
     Dec-11-2018
    		 
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    Minimum Wage Increases to $10.78 for 2019.
    Vermont's minimum wage rate will increase to $10.78 per hour from the current rate of $10.50 per hour, effective on January 1, 2019.
  • Minimum Wage Poster
    • Oct-4-2018
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    Unemployment and Jobs Numbers - December 2018
      - Labor Force and Unemployment:  Data Tool / Report.
      - Nonfarm Employment:  Data Tool / Report.
    Jan-18-2019
    Earnings and Jobs by Gender - 2nd Quarter 2018
    An interactive tool comparing male/female employment and earnings ratios.
      - Earnings and Jobs by Gender
    Nov-16-2018
    Employment and Wages - 2nd Quarter 2018
    Preliminary estimates of Covered Employment averaged 307,867 for 2nd Quarter, 2018. Also released, revised 2018 1st Quarter.
      - Covered Employment and Wages Tool
      - 2018 Year To Date
      - 2018 Size Class tables
            by Establishment
            by Firm
    Nov-15-2018
    Economic-Demographic Profile - 2018
    Our most popular publication of state, county and town economic data has been updated. Included are county commuting patterns along with other regional information on income, population, housing, and employment.
      - 2018 Economic-Demographic Profile
    Sep-21-2018
    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
    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
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    Unemployment Rate
    Seasonally Adjusted
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    2018    		 Nov
    2018    		 Dec
    2017
    Vermont 2.7 2.7 2.9
    New England n/a 3.5 3.7
    United States 3.9 3.7 4.1
     
    Consumer Price Index
    United States
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    2018    		 Nov
    2018
    Index 251.233 252.038
    Annual % Chg 1.9 2.2
    10 year table Inflation Calculator
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