Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, Arizona Unemployment
The BLS reported that the unemployment rate for Phoenix rose 0.3 percentage points in June 2010 to 9.0%. For the same month, the metro unemployment rate was 0.6 percentage points lower than the Arizona rate. The unemployment rate in Phoenix peaked in March 2010 at 9.6% and is now 0.0 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 9.5% in April 2010, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.1 percentage points.
| Unemployment Rate | June 2010 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 9.5% | -0.2 | 0.0 |
| Arizona | 9.6% | 0.0 | +0.3 |
| Phoenix | 9.0% | +0.3 | 0.0 |
Unemployment Rate: Phoenix, Arizona, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray.
Phoenix, Arizona Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Phoenix peaked in February 2010 at 195,486. There are now 4,934 fewer people unemployed in the metropolitan area. From a recent trough of 179,136 in April 2010, the number of unemployed has now grown by 11,416. Phoenix employment and jobs data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | June 2010 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 190,552 | +6,714 | +909 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Phoenix, Arizona Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
Arizona Unemployment Rate |
Phoenix Unemployment Rate |
Phoenix Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
June 2010 |
9.5% | 9.6% | 9.0% | 190,552 |
|
May 2010 |
9.7% | 9.6% | 8.7% | 183,838 |
|
April 2010 |
9.9% | 9.5% | 8.4% | 179,136 |
|
March 2010 |
9.7% | 9.6% | 8.8% | 187,476 |
|
February 2010 |
9.7% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 195,486 |
|
January 2010 |
9.7% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 192,641 |
|
December 2009 |
10.0% | 9.2% | 8.3% | 173,773 |
|
November 2009 |
10.0% | 9.3% | 8.3% | 175,685 |
|
October 2009 |
10.1% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 186,695 |
|
September 2009 |
9.8% | 9.4% | 9.0% | 188,066 |
|
August 2009 |
9.7% | 9.5% | 9.1% | 189,980 |
|
July 2009 |
9.4% | 9.4% | 9.2% | 192,891 |
|
June 2009 |
9.5% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 189,643 |