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The Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program produces monthly and annual employment, unemployment, and labor force data for Census regions and divisions, States, counties, metropolitan areas, and many cities, by place of residence. More »

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not administer or oversee unemployment insurance (UI) programs. You should contact your State workforce agency for information, using the Department of Labor's Career Onestop Service Locator.

Next Releases:

  • The State Employment and Unemployment data for May 2022 are scheduled to be released on June 17, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time.
  • The Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment data for April 2022 are scheduled to be released on June 1, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time.

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April jobless rates down in 13 states; payroll jobs up in 11 states

05/20/2022

In April, unemployment rates were lower in 13 states and the District of Columbia and stable in 37 states. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 11 states and was essentially unchanged in 39 states and the District.
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March jobless rates down over the year in 386 of 389 metro areas; payroll jobs up in 147

04/27/2022

Jobless rates were lower in March than a year earlier in 386 of the 389 metropolitan areas and higher in 3. Nonfarm payroll employment increased over the year in 147 metropolitan areas and was essentially unchanged in 242.
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Jobless rates down in 49 states in 2021; employment-population ratios up in 38 states

03/02/2022

Annual average unemployment rates decreased in 49 states and the District of Columbia in 2021, while the rate was little changed in 1 state. Employment-population ratios increased in 38 states and the District, decreased in 1 state, and were little changed in 11 states.
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  1. Does LAUS have information on labor force participation rates and employment-population ratios?
  2. What changes were made to State and local area labor force estimates?
  3. Where can I find information on metropolitan areas, including recent changes?
  4. What areas have the highest or lowest unemployment rates?
  5. How can I apply for unemployment insurance?
  6. Where can I find out if my unemployment insurance benefits will be extended?

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What kind of information does the Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program provide?
  2. For what time periods are data available?
  3. How are the labor force components (i.e., civilian labor force, employed, unemployed, and unemployment rate) defined?
  4. What is the American Community Survey (ACS), and what is the relationship between the LAUS and ACS labor force estimates?
  5. What are metropolitan areas and micropolitan areas?
  6. What are labor market areas (LMAs)?
  7. What is the publication schedule for LAUS program news releases?
  8. Why aren't data for all areas (the nation, states, and substate areas) available at the same time?
  9. Why are labor force estimates for subnational areas different between the LAUS program and the Geographic Profile of Employment and Unemployment (GP)?

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Latest Numbers

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Unemployment Rates, seasonally adjustedNews Release

Alabama
2.9%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Alaska
5.0%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Arizona
3.3%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Arkansas
3.1%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

California
4.9%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Colorado
3.7%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Connecticut
4.6%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Delaware
4.5%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

D.C.
6.0%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Florida
3.2%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Georgia
3.1%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Hawaii
4.1%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Idaho
2.7%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Illinois
4.7%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Indiana
2.2%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Iowa
3.3%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Kansas
2.5%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Kentucky
4.0%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Louisiana
4.2%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Maine
3.6%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Maryland
4.6%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Massachusetts
4.3%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Michigan
4.4%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Minnesota
2.5%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Mississippi
4.2%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Missouri
3.6%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Montana
2.3%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Nebraska
2.0%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Nevada
5.0%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

New Hampshire
2.5%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

New Jersey
4.2%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

New Mexico
5.3%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

New York
4.6%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

North Carolina
3.5%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

North Dakota
2.9%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Ohio
4.1%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Oklahoma
2.7%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Oregon
3.8%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Pennsylvania
4.9%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Puerto Rico
6.5% in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Rhode Island
3.4%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

South Carolina
3.4%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

South Dakota
2.5%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Tennessee
3.2%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Texas
4.4%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Utah
2.0%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Vermont
2.7%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Virginia
3.0%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Washington
4.2%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

West Virginia
3.7%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Wisconsin
2.8%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

Wyoming
3.4%(p) in Mar 2022 Historical Data

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