Las Vegas adds jobs, but Nevada’s unemployment rate flat at 5.4%

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Nevada’s unemployment rate remained at 5.4% in July as metro Las Vegas employment grew by 4,200 jobs from June to July, according to the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR).

Statewide, jobs increased by 1,100 since June, DETR’s July Jobs Report said.

“July’s report continues to show a relatively steady labor market compared to June,” David Schmidt, DETR’s chief economist, said…

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