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State and Metro Area Employment, Hours, & Earnings
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August jobless rates up in 3 states, down in 2; payroll jobs up in 1 state

09/19/2025

In August, unemployment rates were higher in 3 states, lower in 2 states, and stable in 45 states and the District of Columbia. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 1 state, decreased in the District, and was essentially unchanged in 49 states.
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August jobless rates up over the year in 243 of 387 metro areas; payroll jobs up in 18

10/01/2025

Jobless rates were higher in August than a year earlier in 243 of the 387 metropolitan areas, lower in 115, and unchanged in 29. Nonfarm payroll employment increased over the year in 18 areas, decreased in 1, and was essentially unchanged in 368.
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