Jobs & Employment — United States
National employment statistics, unemployment rates and job market data for 2026 from BLS.
How to read this page: Unemployment rate (CPS, % of labor force) and Nonfarm payroll (CES, total jobs) are national. For state and county detail, tap any state below — each state page shows its own population, income and local labor context from Latest data. For occupations and wages, see Salaries; for cost vs jobs trade-off, try Compare. Data vintage is shown per card; revises prior months.
Employment by State
Frequently asked questions
What data does this page show?
Track the national 4.1% unemployment rate against state labor markets. Real-time jobs data and employment figures for all sectors.
What does the unemployment rate measure?
The share of the labor force actively seeking work — low rates usually mean a tight job market.
Household vs payroll survey?
The household survey gives unemployment; the payroll survey gives job counts. Both are shown here.
How current are the figures?
All figures reflect 2026 and update automatically from official sources.
Where do the numbers come from?
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LifeIndexData. "U.S. Jobs & Unemployment Rates: State Labor Markets (2026)" (2026). https://lifeindexdata.com/usa/jobs/
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