Pierce County, WA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.0%
Labor Force
486,304
Employed
439,554
Mean Commute
28 min
Work from Home
12.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone71.8%
Carpool9.8%
Public Transit2.5%
Walk2.3%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home12.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.0%
Government42.4%
Self-Employed5.4%
Pierce County, WA has an unemployment rate of 5.0% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 486,304 people. The average commute time is 28 minutes. 12.3% of workers work from home. 92.0% of workers are in the private sector.