Washington - Unemployment Rate
| Date | Labor Force (Th.) | Unemployment Rate | Employees (Th.) | Unemployed (Th.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 1997 | 3,000.1 | 4.7% | 2,860.4 | 139.76 |
| November 1997 | 2,996.8 | 4.7% | 2,857.0 | 139.74 |
| October 1997 | 2,993.2 | 4.7% | 2,853.1 | 140.08 |
| September 1997 | 2,988.9 | 4.7% | 2,847.9 | 140.99 |
| August 1997 | 2,984.0 | 4.8% | 2,841.5 | 142.50 |
| July 1997 | 2,978.4 | 4.8% | 2,834.0 | 144.35 |
| June 1997 | 2,971.4 | 4.9% | 2,825.2 | 146.19 |
| May 1997 | 2,963.1 | 5.0% | 2,815.2 | 147.89 |
| April 1997 | 2,953.9 | 5.1% | 2,803.9 | 149.99 |
| March 1997 | 2,945.1 | 5.2% | 2,792.4 | 152.72 |
| February 1997 | 2,937.8 | 5.3% | 2,782.0 | 155.84 |
| January 1997 | 2,932.1 | 5.4% | 2,773.3 | 158.77 |
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