Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment (Monthly) News Release - 2023 M04 Results — 2023-05-31

Unemployment rates were lower in April than a year earlier in 252 of the 389 metropolitan areas, higher in 103 areas, and unchanged in 34 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. A total of 33 areas had jobless rates of less than 2.0 percent and 6 areas had rates of at least 8.0 percent. Nonfarm payroll employment increased over the year in 76 metropolitan areas, decreased in 1 area, and was essentially unchanged in 312 areas. The national unemployment rate in April was 3.1 percent, not seasonally adjusted, down from 3.3 percent 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 individuals by where they reside.