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April jobless rates up in 3 states, down in 2; payroll jobs up in 5 states

05/21/2025

In April, unemployment rates were higher in 3 states and the District of Columbia, lower in 2 states, and stable in 45 states. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 5 states and was essentially unchanged in 45 states and the District.
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April jobless rates up over the year in 286 of 387 metro areas; payroll jobs up in 20

05/28/2025

Jobless rates were higher in April than a year earlier in 286 of the 387 metropolitan areas, lower in 72, and unchanged in 29. Nonfarm payroll employment increased over the year in 20 metropolitan areas, decreased in 1, and was essentially unchanged in 366.
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