Recent Trends in Portland’s High-Tech Sector

Recent Trends in Portland’s High-Tech Sector

 by Brandon Schrader

October 12, 2020

From the computers we use to the software that makes virtual meetings possible, high-tech businesses are playing a vital role in the modern economy....

Seven Percent of Jobs in Washington County Pay Minimum Wage

Seven Percent of Jobs in Washington County Pay Minimum Wage

 by Brandon Schrader

July 1, 2020

On July 1 st the minimum wage increased across Oregon which always inspires questions on how many jobs will be affected by the change....

Portland Metropolitan Area Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance

Portland Metropolitan Area Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance

 by Amy Vander Vliet

June 25, 2020

In the week ending June 20, 2020, the Oregon Employment Department processed 6,273 initial claims for unemployment insurance filed by...

Travel Spending in Oregon, Portland Region, and Clackamas County Continue to Grow

Travel Spending in Oregon, Portland Region, and Clackamas County Continue to Grow

 by Lynn Wallis

January 28, 2020

Direct travel spending in Oregon was $12.3 billion in 2018, up from $8.7 billion (in current dollars) in 2010.  An...

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QI Stats QI Stats

Unemployment Rate

October 2020
Released Nov 24, 2020
6.9%
Seasonally Adjusted
The unemployment rate for Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA declined by 1.3% over the last month.
1.3% PTS

Total Unemployed

October 2020
Released Nov 24, 2020
93,428
Seasonally Adjusted
The total number of unemployed in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA declined by -12,362 over the last month.
-12,362

Nonfarm Employment

October 2020
Released Nov 24, 2020
1,125,000
Not Seasonally Adjusted
Nonfarm employment in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA rose by 12,700 over the last month.
12,700
Source: Oregon Employment Department, QualityInfo.org
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