West Virginia Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for West Virginia fell 0.4 percentage points in April 2013 to 6.6%. The state unemployment rate was 0.9 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in West Virginia peaked in January 2010 at 8.5% and is now 1.9 percentage points lower. You can also see West Virginia unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | April 2013 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 7.5% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
| West Virginia | 6.6% | -0.4 | -0.5 |
Note: All comparisons are made with April data as May state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: West Virginia, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
West Virginia Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in West Virginia peaked in October 2010 at 68,390. There are now 14,844 fewer people unemployed in the state. West Virginia job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | April 2013 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 53,546 | -2,590 | -3,764 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
West Virginia Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
West Virginia Unemployment Rate |
West Virginia Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | 7.6% | — | — |
| April 2013 | 7.5% | 6.6% | 53,546 |
| March 2013 | 7.6% | 7.0% | 56,136 |
| February 2013 | 7.7% | 7.3% | 58,727 |
| January 2013 | 7.9% | 7.4% | 60,231 |
| December 2012 | 7.8% | 7.4% | 60,154 |
| November 2012 | 7.8% | 7.5% | 60,374 |
| October 2012 | 7.9% | 7.5% | 60,663 |
| September 2012 | 7.8% | 7.6% | 60,989 |
| August 2012 | 8.1% | 7.6% | 61,217 |
| July 2012 | 8.2% | 7.6% | 61,027 |
| June 2012 | 8.2% | 7.5% | 60,158 |
| May 2012 | 8.2% | 7.3% | 58,773 |
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