The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for Dec. 2020 in the Providence-Warwick metropolitan statistical area was 550,000, a 3 percent decrease from the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In Nov. 2020, Providence-Warwick reported 567,100 workers on nonfarm payrolls.
Statistics were compiled from reports from the civilian labor force and unemployment data, which heavily relied on household surveys. The data is not seasonally adjusted.
Employment data is gleaned from an establishment survey that measures nonfarm employment, hours, and industry earnings. The data is also based on payroll jobs and such factors as where the establishments are located.
Overall, Rhode Island reported 0.458 million people employed on nonfarm payrolls in Dec. 2020.
Rhode Island Employees on Nonfarm Payrolls Nov. 2020 vs. Dec. 2020
| November 2020 (In thousands) | December 2020 (In thousands) | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|
| 567.1 | 550 | -3.1 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
