The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for August in Rhode Island’s Providence-Warwick metropolitan statistical area was 576,200, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rhode Island reported 484,700 people employed on nonfarm payrolls during that same time period.
Statistics were compiled from reports from the civilian labor force and unemployment data, both of which heavily relied on household surveys. The data is not seasonally adjusted.
Employment data is gleaned from an establishment survey measures nonfarm employment, hours and earnings by industry. The data is also based on payroll jobs and such factors as where the establishments are located.
Rhode Island Employees on Nonfarm Payrolls
| July 2021 (In thousands) | August 2021 (In thousands) | Percent Change by Month |
|---|---|---|
| 576.6 | 576.2 | 0.1% |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
