Alaska Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Alaska fell 0.0 percentage points in April 2022 to 4.9%. The state unemployment rate was 1.3 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Alaska peaked in April 2020 at 11.9% and is now 7.0 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 4.9% in March 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.0 percentage points. You can also see Alaska unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | April 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.6% | 0.0 | -2.4 |
| Alaska | 4.9% | 0.0 | -2.1 |
Note: All comparisons are made with April data as May state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Alaska, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Alaska Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Alaska peaked in May 2020 at 41,176. There are now 23,583 fewer people unemployed in the state. Alaska job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | April 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 17,593 | -298 | -7,268 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Alaska Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Alaska Unemployment Rate |
Alaska Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | 3.6% | — | — |
| April 2022 | 3.6% | 4.9% | 17,593 |
| March 2022 | 3.6% | 4.9% | 17,891 |
| February 2022 | 3.8% | 5.3% | 19,243 |
| January 2022 | 4.0% | 5.6% | 20,069 |
| December 2021 | 3.9% | 5.5% | 19,717 |
| November 2021 | 4.2% | 5.5% | 19,795 |
| October 2021 | 4.6% | 5.7% | 20,483 |
| September 2021 | 4.7% | 5.9% | 20,892 |
| August 2021 | 5.2% | 6.3% | 22,306 |
| July 2021 | 5.4% | 6.5% | 23,015 |
| June 2021 | 5.9% | 6.8% | 24,273 |
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