This chart measures number of jobs paid through a wage or a salary, either part-time or full-time, based on workplace. These employees are counted through state unemployment insurance or federal unemployment compensation programs. Covered employees include those receiving pay on the 12th day of each month, including employees on paid sick leave, paid holiday, and paid vacation. Increase in the number of jobs is an indicator of growth in both existing and new businesses. More jobs provide greater opportunities for employment, which is the foundation of a region's economy.
Total wage and salary jobs grew by more than 28,000 or 1.3%. Despite this growth, there are still almost 30,000 fewer wage and salary jobs in 2023 than in 2019.