States · Washington

Washington Economy — Live Data

Washington sits in the Pacific Northwest, with an economy built around aerospace, software, and e-commerce. The state's unemployment rate is 5.2% — above the national rate of 4.2%. Every number on this page pulls live from federal statistical sources.

Unemployment Rate
5.2%
▲ Above US average (4.2%)
Nonfarm Jobs
3.65M
→ +0.1% jobs YoY
House Prices (YoY)
+1.7%
▲ Rising
Per-Capita Income
$89K
▲ +4.5% vs prior year
Washington vs. United States — Unemployment
Washington
5.2%
United States
4.2%

Washington is running above the national unemployment rate. At 5.2% vs 4.2% nationally, local job seekers face a somewhat tougher market than the US average.

Jobs & Output
Nonfarm payrolls
3.65M
Job growth (YoY)
+0.1%
Real GDP (2025)
$718B
GDP growth (YoY)
+2.2%

Payrolls are monthly (BLS); GDP and income are annual (BEA). Key sectors in Washington: aerospace, software, and e-commerce.

What this means if you live or work in Washington
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Job market
With unemployment at or above the national average, hiring in Washington is more employer-friendly — job seekers should expect more competition per opening.
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Housing
House prices are rising moderately (+1.7% YoY) — a balanced market by recent standards.
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Income
Per-capita personal income in Washington is $89,396, up 4.5% from the prior year. Compare against national inflation to gauge real purchasing power.
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Key industries
Washington's economy leans on aerospace, software, and e-commerce — sector-specific national trends (energy prices, rates, consumer spending) hit this state through those channels first.
Key Numbers — Washington
Unemployment5.2%
US unemployment4.2%
Nonfarm jobs3.65M
House prices YoY+1.7%
Per-capita income$89,396
Real GDP$718B
Labor data as ofMay 2026
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National Data
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Data: FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis) — series WAUR, WANA, WASTHPI, WAPCPI, WARGSP — plus BLS and BEA. Live values load on page open; figures shown are the most recent official releases. Not financial advice.