Data Table
Explanation
In 2020, Thurston County's total employment decreased by over 6,000 jobs (4.0%) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 2020 was the first time since 2011 that employment fell.
The largest industry – Government and government services – employs 27% of all the workers in Thurston County; the 5 largest industries combined employ 61% of all workers in Thurston County.
Between 2019 and 2020, the following employment sectors were the only ones to see a percent increase in the number of jobs:
- Management of companies and enterprises (6.8%)
- Finance and insurance (2.0%)
- Wholesale trade (1.6%)
- Farm Employment; Forestry, fishing, and related activities (1.4%)
The following employment sectors saw the greatest percent job losses during the same period:
- Arts, entertainment, & recreation (-23.6%)
- Information (-19.3%)
- Accommodation & food services (-17.0%)
- Mining (-11.1%)
- Administrative and waste services (-10.8%)
Source
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis; Employment Security Department