Alaska Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Alaska rose 0.1 percentage points in January 2023 to 3.8%. The state unemployment rate was 0.4 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Alaska peaked in May 2020 at 11.9% and is now 8.1 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 3.6% in August 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.2 percentage points. You can also see Alaska unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | January 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.4% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
Alaska | 3.8% | +0.1 | -1.3 |
Note: All comparisons are made with January data as February 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 41,323. There are now 27,926 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 12,932 in August 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 465. Alaska job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | January 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Alaska | 13,397 | +148 | -4,893 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Alaska Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Alaska Unemployment Rate |
Alaska Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
February 2023 | 3.6% | — | — |
January 2023 | 3.4% | 3.8% | 13,397 |
December 2022 | 3.5% | 3.7% | 13,249 |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 13,344 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 3.8% | 13,451 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 3.7% | 13,327 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 3.6% | 12,932 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 3.8% | 13,425 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 3.9% | 13,769 |
May 2022 | 3.6% | 3.9% | 14,039 |
April 2022 | 3.6% | 4.1% | 14,547 |
March 2022 | 3.6% | 4.3% | 15,367 |