The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for March in Alaska’s Anchorage metropolitan statistical area was 161,400, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Alaska reported 296,300 people employed on nonfarm payrolls during that same time period.
Statistics were compiled from reports from the civilian labor force and unemployment data, both of which heavily relied on household surveys. The data is not seasonally adjusted.
Employment data is gleaned from an establishment survey measures nonfarm employment, hours and earnings by industry. The data is also based on payroll jobs and such factors as where the establishments are located.
Alaska Employees on Nonfarm Payrolls
| February 2021 (In thousands) | March 2021 (In thousands) | Percent Change by Month |
|---|---|---|
| 163.7 | 161.4 | 1.4% |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
