Massachusetts Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Massachusetts fell 0.0 percentage points in April 2013 to 6.4%. The state unemployment rate was 1.1 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Massachusetts peaked in October 2009 at 8.7% and is now 2.3 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 6.4% in March 2013, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.0 percentage points. You can also see Massachusetts unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | April 2013 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 7.5% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
| Massachusetts | 6.4% | 0.0 | -0.2 |
Unemployment Rate: Massachusetts, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Massachusetts Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Massachusetts peaked in December 2009 at 301,846. There are now 78,998 fewer people unemployed in the state. Massachusetts job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | April 2013 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 222,848 | -427 | -8,213 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Massachusetts Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
Massachusetts Unemployment Rate |
Massachusetts Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2013 | 7.5% | 6.4% | 222,848 |
| March 2013 | 7.6% | 6.4% | 223,275 |
| February 2013 | 7.7% | 6.5% | 226,562 |
| January 2013 | 7.9% | 6.7% | 232,714 |
| December 2012 | 7.8% | 6.7% | 233,531 |
| November 2012 | 7.8% | 6.7% | 233,760 |
| October 2012 | 7.9% | 6.7% | 234,203 |
| September 2012 | 7.8% | 6.8% | 234,922 |
| August 2012 | 8.1% | 6.8% | 235,521 |
| July 2012 | 8.2% | 6.8% | 235,286 |
| June 2012 | 8.2% | 6.7% | 234,066 |
| May 2012 | 8.2% | 6.7% | 232,437 |
| April 2012 | 8.1% | 6.6% | 231,061 |
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