North Dakota’s unemployment rate continues to fall. The August rate slipped to 1.5% – down from 1.9% in July and 2.1% one year ago.
North Dakota typically sees a slight drop in jobless numbers between July and August. Job Service North Dakota reports a total of 6,492 residents were in search of work last month.
Ten of the 13 major industries reported year-over-year employment increases led by Mining and Logging (+2,400 jobs)…Government (+2,100)…Leisure and Hospitality (+1,300)… Professional and Business Services (+1,000)…Private Educational and Health Services (+900)… Wholesale Trade (+900)…and Retail Trade (+700) reported substantial gains in employment.
Construction…Financial Activities…and Information posted decreases in employment.
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