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Bismarck sees 72,400 nonfarm payroll employees in May

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The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for May in North Dakota's Bismarck metropolitan statistical area was 72,400, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

North Dakota reported 420,800 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.

North Dakota Employees on Nonfarm Payrolls

April 2021 (In thousands)May 2021 (In thousands)Percent Change by Month
71.972.40.7%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

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