Washington nonfarm payrolls fall by 900 jobs in August after prior months of growth
September 16, 2026 | Board Council Commission Agencies , Executive, Washington
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Annalise Vance Sherman, chief labor economist, said nonfarm employment in Washington decreased by about 900 jobs in August. "We saw over the month a decrease of 900 jobs over the month," she said, noting the decline follows three consecutive months of growth.
Sherman urged caution in interpreting short-term moves: last month's reported increase (about 21,000 jobs) was revised slightly downward, and over the year employment was up about 14,900 jobs. The department characterized the overall pattern as a mix of small gains and losses that has left aggregate employment near flat year over year.
Sherman urged caution in interpreting short-term moves: last month's reported increase (about 21,000 jobs) was revised slightly downward, and over the year employment was up about 14,900 jobs. The department characterized the overall pattern as a mix of small gains and losses that has left aggregate employment near flat year over year.
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