Nevada job market shows modest growth in September with 1,300 jobs added - FOX5 Vegas

LAS VEGAS ( FOX5 ) — Nevada’s labor market registered slight gains in September as the statewide unemployment rate ticked down to 4.7%, according to new economic figures released by state officials. The state’s jobless rate fell by 0.1 percentage point compared to August. Across Nevada, total non-farm employment reached approximately 1.62 million jobs during the month, reflecting an increase of 1,300 positions from August and an annual increase of just under 1%. The Las Vegas metropolitan area drove much of the monthly employment growth. Employers throughout the valley added 1,500 jobs from August to September.