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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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August jobless rates down over the year in 234 of 387 metro areas; payroll jobs up in 9

09/30/2026

Jobless rates were lower in August than a year earlier in 234 of the 387 metropolitan areas, higher in 126, and unchanged in 27. Nonfarm payroll employment increased over the year in 9 areas, decreased in 5, and was essentially unchanged in 373.
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