The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports Las Vegas’ non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.8% in February 2026, with Nevada adding 34,500 seasonally adjusted jobs over the year.
Job growth in Nevada outpaced all other states since February 2025, and current unemployment is significantly lower than peaks during the Great Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Las Vegas’ unemployment rate reached 13.9% in July 2010 and 26.1% in April 2020, highlighting that the current job market is comparatively stronger.
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