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 that measures non-farm employment, hours and earnings by industry. The data is also based on payroll jobs and such factors as where the establishments are located.
Virginia Employees on Non-Farm Payrolls by Metropolitan Statistical Areas
Rank
Metropolitan Statistical Area
June (in thousands)
1
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News
810.1
2
Richmond
690.2
3
Roanoke
162.7
4
Charlottesville
120.6
5
Lynchburg
105.7
6
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford
75.5
7
Harrisonburg
67.5
8
Winchester
66.3
9
Staunton-Waynesboro
52.0
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