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August jobless rates down in 8 states; payroll jobs up in 4 states

09/18/2026

In August, unemployment rates were lower in 8 states and the District of Columbia and stable in 42 states. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 4 states and was essentially unchanged in 46 states and the District.
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July jobless rates down over the year in 241 of 387 metro areas; payroll jobs up in 19

09/02/2026

Jobless rates were lower in July than a year earlier in 241 of the 387 metropolitan areas, higher in 128, and unchanged in 18. Nonfarm payroll employment increased over the year in 19 areas, decreased in 4, and was essentially unchanged in 364.
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