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Sept. jobless rates up in 8 states, down in 2; payroll jobs up in 1 state, down in 1

In September, unemployment rates were higher in 8 states, lower in 2 states, and stable in 40 states and the District of Columbia. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 1 state, decreased in 1 state, and was essentially unchanged in 48 states and the District.

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12/10/2025 Compensation costs up 0.8% Jun 2025 to Sep 2025 and up 3.5% over the year ending Sep 2025

12/09/2025 October job openings unchanged; hires and total separations change little

12/04/2025 Full-time wage and salary workers median weekly earnings are $1,214 in 3rd quarter 2025

12/03/2025 U.S. import prices and export prices unchanged in September

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MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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Gains in private-sector average hourly earnings by major industry

This article seeks to isolate the effect each major industry had on the annual change in total private earnings in 2024. read more

MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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Total nonfarm employment growth continues to slow in 2024

Total nonfarm employment in the United States expanded in 2024—although by less than in any year since 2020. read more

CAREER OUTLOOK

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Education level and projected openings, 2024–34

Occupations expected to have the most openings for new entrants with various levels of education. read more

MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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Early educators and public school teachers: labor market outcomes

A comparison of job quality among private industry early educators and public school K–8 teachers. read more

MONTHLY LABOR REVIEW

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Unemployment rate and labor force participation rate

Unemployment rate increases in first half of 2024 before leveling off. Labor force participation rate holds fairly steady. read more

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Latest Numbers

Consumer Price Index (CPI):
+0.3% in Sep 2025

Unemployment Rate:
4.4% in Sep 2025

Payroll Employment:
+119,000(p) in Sep 2025

Average Hourly Earnings:
+$0.09(p) in Sep 2025

Producer Price Index - Final Demand:
+0.3%(p) in Sep 2025

Employment Cost Index (ECI):
+0.8% in 3rd Qtr of 2025

Productivity:
+3.3%(r) in 2nd Qtr of 2025

U.S. Import Price Index:
unchanged in Sep 2025

U.S. Export Price Index:
unchanged in Sep 2025