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May jobless rates up in 3 states, down in 2; payroll jobs little changed in all states

06/24/2025

In May, unemployment rates were higher in 3 states, lower in 2 states, and stable in 45 states and the District of Columbia. Nonfarm payroll employment was essentially unchanged in all 50 states and the District.
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May jobless rates up over the year in 285 of 387 metro areas; payroll jobs up in 23

07/02/2025

Jobless rates were higher in May than a year earlier in 285 of the 387 metropolitan areas, lower in 84, and unchanged in 18. Nonfarm payroll employment increased over the year in 23 metropolitan areas, decreased in 2, and was essentially unchanged in 362.
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