California Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for California fell 0.1 percentage points in June 2010 to 12.3%. The state unemployment rate was 2.8 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in California peaked in March 2010 at 12.6% and is now 0.3 percentage points lower.
| Unemployment Rate | June 2010 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 9.5% | -0.2 | 0.0 |
| California | 12.3% | -0.1 | +0.7 |
Unemployment Rate: California, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
California Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in California peaked in March 2010 at 2,307,396. There are now 62,943 fewer people unemployed in the state. California employment and jobs data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | June 2010 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2,244,453 | -30,828 | +132,421 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
California Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
California Unemployment Rate |
California Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2010 | 9.5% | 12.3% | 2,244,453 |
| May 2010 | 9.7% | 12.4% | 2,275,281 |
| April 2010 | 9.9% | 12.5% | 2,298,171 |
| March 2010 | 9.7% | 12.6% | 2,307,396 |
| February 2010 | 9.7% | 12.5% | 2,277,000 |
| January 2010 | 9.7% | 12.5% | 2,268,634 |
| December 2009 | 10.0% | 12.3% | 2,233,878 |
| November 2009 | 10.0% | 12.3% | 2,226,706 |
| October 2009 | 10.1% | 12.2% | 2,215,891 |
| September 2009 | 9.8% | 12.1% | 2,200,994 |
| August 2009 | 9.7% | 12.0% | 2,180,183 |
| July 2009 | 9.4% | 11.8% | 2,150,796 |
| June 2009 | 9.5% | 11.6% | 2,112,032 |