In a strong sign for the Las Vegas area, job growth in leisure and hospitality doubled in June compared to the previous month, according to new monthly statistics released July 25 by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Dave Schmidt, chief economist for the state, said the food service sector is now nearly fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels with more than 131,000 workers. Food service and drinking places added 6,600 jobs since May.
That category has lagged behind most other industries, especially in the Las Vegas area where the vast majority of leisure and hospitality workers are.
The few sectors reporting job losses in June include a 7,100 decrease in government jobs, primarily seasonal reductions in education over the summer,
