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State and Metro Area Employment, Hours, & Earnings
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March jobless rates up in 3 states, down in 1; payroll jobs up in 6 states

04/18/2025

In March, unemployment rates were higher in 3 states, lower in 1 state, and stable in 46 states and the District of Columbia. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 6 states and was essentially unchanged in 44 states and the District.
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March jobless rates up over the year in 279 of 387 metro areas; payroll jobs up in 23

04/29/2025

Jobless rates were higher in March than a year earlier in 279 of the 387 metropolitan areas, lower in 72, and unchanged in 36. Nonfarm payroll employment increased over the year in 23 metropolitan areas, decreased in 1, and was essentially unchanged in 363.
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