Las Vegas Metro Unemployment Increases in June; North Las Vegas Rate at 6.2%, Worst Among Cities

Las Vegas metro unemployment increases in June; North Las Vegas rate at 6.2%, worst among cities

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Las Vegas metro area's unemployment rate increased in June, moving from 5.5% up to 5.8%, according to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR). Last week, the state's June unemployment rate came in at 5.4%, down slightly from 5.5% in May. That rate is seasonally adjusted, but the report released today on cities and counties contains unadjusted rates. Nevada's unadjusted rate increased from 5.…

Valley jobless rates tick higher

South Valley counties including Fresno, Kings, Tulare and Kern all reported higher jobless rates month over month and year over year in June 2025.