June 2026 — 2026-07-21

Unemployment rates were lower in June in 8 states, higher in 2 states, and stable in 40 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Thirteen states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 7 states had decreases, and 30 states and the District had little change. The national unemployment rate, 4.2 percent, changed little both over the month and over the year. In June, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 3 states, decreased in 1, and was essentially unchanged in 46 states and the District of Columbia. Over the year, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 4 states, decreased in 1 state and the District, and was essentially unchanged in 45 states. 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 people by where they reside.