Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 48 states and the District of Columbia in February compared to the previous month while Arkansas and Alaska lost jobs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 678,000 in February, following a gain of 481,000 jobs in January. On a month-over-month basis, employment data was strong in California,… Read More ›
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Employment Situation in December: State-Level Analysis
Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 44 states and the District of Columbia in December compared to the previous month while five states lost jobs. Employment was unchanged in Utah. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 199,000 in December, following an upwardly revised increase of 249,000 jobs in November. On a month-over-month basis,… Read More ›
Employment Situation in November: State-Level Analysis
Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 43 states in November compared to the previous month while seven states and the District of Columbia lost jobs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 210,000 in November, following an upwardly revised increase of 546,000 jobs in October. On a month-over-month basis, employment data was strong in… Read More ›
Employment Situation in October: State-Level Analysis
Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 47 states and the District of Columbia in October compared to the previous month while three states lost jobs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 531,000 in October, following an upwardly revised increase of 312,000 jobs in September. On a month-over-month basis, employment data was strong in… Read More ›
Employment Situation in September: State-Level Analysis
Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 33 states and the District of Columbia in September compared to the previous month while 16 states lost jobs. Wisconsin recorded no change. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased at a slower rate by 194,000 in September, following an upwardly revised increase of 366,000 jobs in August. On… Read More ›
Employment Situation in August: State-Level Analysis
Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 31 states in August compared to the previous month while 19 states and the District of Columbia lost jobs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased at a slower rate by 235,000 in August, following an upwardly revised increase of 1,053,000 jobs in July. On a month-over-month basis, employment… Read More ›
Employment Situation in July: State-Level Analysis
Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 47 states and the District of Columbia in July compared to the previous month while three states (Oklahoma, Kentucky, and Tennessee) lost jobs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 943,000 in July, following an upwardly revised increase of 938,000 jobs in June. On a month-over-month basis, employment… Read More ›
Employment Situation in June: State-Level Analysis
Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 44 states and the District of Columbia in June compared to the previous month while six states lost jobs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 850,000 in June, following an upwardly revised increase of 583,000 jobs in May. On a month-over-month basis, employment data was strong in… Read More ›
Employment Situation in May: State-Level Analysis
Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 33 states and the District of Columbia in May compared to the previous month while 16 states lost jobs. North Dakota remained unchanged. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 559,000 in May, following an upwardly revised increase of 278,000 jobs in April. On a month-over-month basis, employment… Read More ›
Employment Situation in April: State-Level Analysis
Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 33 states and the District of Columbia in April compared to the previous month while 17 states lost jobs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 266,000 in April, following an increase of 770,000 jobs in March. On a month-over-month basis, employment data was strong in California, which… Read More ›