Comment on Washington adds 4,100 jobs; unemployment rate unchanged

Washington’s economy added 4,100 jobs in June, while the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 4.7 percent, unchanged from May. “Payroll growth slowed a bit in June compared with last May,” said Paul Turek, economist for the state Employment Security Department. “What’s positive is that the consecutive string of jobs added per month continues and is scheduled to reach six years next month.” The national unemployment rate was at 4 percent in June. In Washington, private sector employment grew by 4,800 jobs in June, while the public sector lost 700 jobs.