State Employment and Unemployment (Monthly) News Release - 2023 M07 Results — 2023-08-18

Unemployment rates were lower in July in 7 states, higher in 3 states, and stable in 40 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twenty-three states had jobless rate decreases from a year earlier, 5 states and the District had increases, and 22 states had little change. The national unemployment rate, 3.5 percent, changed little over the month and was the same as in July 2022. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 4 states and was essentially unchanged in 46 states and the District of Columbia in July 2023. Over the year, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 36 states and was essentially unchanged in 14 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.