
West Virginia Unemployment Rate Held at 4 Percent
State employment numbers shifted in August 2026 as payrolls saw a decline.
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State employment numbers shifted in August 2026 as payrolls saw a decline.
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September 21, 2026
West Virginia Workforce Participation Has DeclinedThe state's labor force participation rate dropped to 54.5% in the latest annual report.