Unemployment rate, March 2005-March 2006 Year Month Percent 2005 Mar 5.1 Apr 5.1 May 5.1 Jun 5.0 Jul 5.0 Aug 4.9 Sep 5.1 Oct 4.9 Nov 5.0 Dec 4.9 2006 Jan 4.7 Feb 4.8 Mar 4.7