June 2026 — 2026-07-29

Unemployment rates were higher in June than a year earlier in 184 of the 387 metropolitan areas, lower in 178 areas, and unchanged in 25 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. A total of 15 areas had jobless rates of less than 3.0 percent and 7 areas had rates of at least 8.0 percent. Nonfarm payroll employment increased over the year in 15 metropolitan areas, decreased in 3 areas, and was essentially unchanged in 369 areas. The national unemployment rate in June was 4.4 percent, not seasonally adjusted, the same as a year earlier. This news release presents statistics from two monthly programs. The civilian labor force and unemployment data are based on the same concepts and definitions as those used for the national household survey estimates. These data pertain to people by where they reside. The employment data are from an establishment survey that measures nonfarm employment, hours, and earnings by industry.