Alaska Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Alaska fell 0.0 percentage points in October 2019 to 6.2%. The state unemployment rate was 2.6 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Alaska peaked in August 2009 at 8.0% and is now 1.8 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 6.2% in August 2019, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.0 percentage points. You can also see Alaska unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | October 2019 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.6% | +0.1 | -0.2 |
Alaska | 6.2% | 0.0 | -0.3 |
Note: All comparisons are made with October data as November 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 January 2010 at 28,946. There are now 7,450 fewer people unemployed in the state. Alaska job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | October 2019 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Alaska | 21,496 | -205 | -1,573 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Alaska Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Alaska Unemployment Rate |
Alaska Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
November 2019 | 3.5% | — | — |
October 2019 | 3.6% | 6.2% | 21,496 |
September 2019 | 3.5% | 6.2% | 21,701 |
August 2019 | 3.7% | 6.2% | 21,808 |
July 2019 | 3.7% | 6.3% | 22,054 |
June 2019 | 3.7% | 6.4% | 22,358 |
May 2019 | 3.6% | 6.4% | 22,680 |
April 2019 | 3.6% | 6.5% | 22,889 |
March 2019 | 3.8% | 6.5% | 23,121 |
February 2019 | 3.8% | 6.5% | 23,084 |
January 2019 | 4.0% | 6.5% | 23,075 |
December 2018 | 3.9% | 6.5% | 23,052 |