State Employment and Unemployment (Monthly) News Release - 2023 M03 Results — 2023-04-21

Unemployment rates were lower in March in 18 states, higher in the District of Columbia, and stable in 32 states, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Eleven states and the District had jobless rate decreases from a year earlier, 10 states had increases, and 29 states had little change. The national unemployment rate, 3.5 percent, changed little both over the month and over the year. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 2 states and was essentially unchanged in 48 states and the District of Columbia in March 2023. Over the year, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 42 states and was essentially unchanged in 8 states and the District. This news release presents statistics from two monthly programs. The civilian labor force and unemployment data are modeled based largely on a survey of households. These data pertain to individuals by where they reside.