November 30, 2010

State employment changes, October 2009–October 2010

Percentage change in nonfarm payroll employment, selected States, seasonally adjusted, October 2009–October 2010
State Percentage change

Largest over-the-year decreases

 

Nevada

−2.4

New Jersey

−1.0

Montana

−0.9

Rhode Island

−0.8

Missouri

−0.7

Largest over-the-year increases

 

North Dakota

1.6

Minnesota

1.6

Texas

1.7

New Hampshire

2.6

District of Columbia

2.9

These data featured in the TED article, State employment changes, October 2009–October 2010.