The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for July 2021 in the Anchorage metropolitan statistical area was 170,500, a 0.6 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In June 2021, the Anchorage reported 169,500 workers on nonfarm payrolls.
Statistics were compiled from reports from the civilian labor force and unemployment data, which heavily relied on household surveys. The data is not seasonally adjusted.
Employment data is gleaned from an establishment survey that measures nonfarm employment, hours, and industry earnings. The data is also based on payroll jobs and such factors as where the establishments are located.
Overall, Alaska reported 0.327 million people employed on nonfarm payrolls in July 2021.
| June 2021 (In thousands) | July 2021 (In thousands) | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|
| 169.5 | 170.5 | 0.6 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
