Job Market / Virginia / Newport News city

Newport News city Job Market

As of 2026-06-01 (preliminary)

Unemployment Rate

4.3%

Labor Force

87,845

Employed

84,065

Unemployed

3,780

Unemployment Rate Trend

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics.

Newport News city Job Market: Unemployment & Labor Force | Now in USA