Sunday, July 19, 2009

Unemployment Rate By State: June Update

The most recent BLS State unemployment data is out. At this rate of job loss, Michigan will see 100% unemployment in about one year. Otherwise, state by state unemployment increased by 2.8% on average (unweighted) from May until June.

Some notable states June unemployment rates and May-June rate of change:

  • Michigan: 15.2%, 7.8%
  • California: 11.6%, 0.9%
  • Nevada: 12.0%, 6.2%
  • Texas: 7.5%, 5.6%
  • New York: 8.7%, 6.1%
  • Wyoming: 5.9%, 18.0%
  • Nebraska: 5.0%, 13.6%

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