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January jobless rate up in 1 state; payroll jobs up in 5 states, down in D.C

04/08/2026

In January, unemployment rates were higher in 1 state and stable in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 5 states, decreased in the District, and was essentially unchanged in 45 states.
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December jobless rates up over the year in 255 of 387 metro areas; payroll jobs up in 5

02/06/2026

Jobless rates were higher in December than a year earlier in 255 of the 387 metropolitan areas, lower in 110, and unchanged in 22. Nonfarm payroll employment increased over the year in 5 areas, decreased in 2, and was essentially unchanged in 380.
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