Rhode Island Employment: ~495,000 Jobs (June 2022 BLS)

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Rhode Island's total nonfarm payroll employment was 494,800 in June 2022 (seasonally adjusted).

Context

• Labor Force: ~570,000 (includes unemployed).
• Unemployment Rate: ~2.8% (near historic low).
• Pre-Pandemic Peak: ~508,000 (Feb 2020). Still ~13k short.
• Key Sectors: Health Care & Social Assistance (~95k), Accommodation & Food Services (~50k), Government (~60k), Manufacturing (~40k), Professional/Business Services (~65k).

Data Source

BLS Economy at a Glance: Rhode Island — updated monthly. For current figures, check BLS State Employment and Unemployment release.