Alaska Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Alaska rose 0.2 percentage points in October 2023 to 4.3%. 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 7.6 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 3.6% in August 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.7 percentage points. You can also see Alaska unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.9% | +0.1 | +0.2 |
| Alaska | 4.3% | +0.2 | +0.5 |
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 25,930 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 12,931 in May 2023, the number of unemployed has now grown by 2,462. Alaska job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 15,393 | +590 | +1,942 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Alaska Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Alaska Unemployment Rate |
Alaska Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2023 | 3.9% | 4.3% | 15,393 |
| September 2023 | 3.8% | 4.1% | 14,803 |
| August 2023 | 3.8% | 3.9% | 14,081 |
| July 2023 | 3.5% | 3.8% | 13,433 |
| June 2023 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 13,089 |
| May 2023 | 3.7% | 3.6% | 12,931 |
| April 2023 | 3.4% | 3.7% | 13,076 |
| March 2023 | 3.5% | 3.7% | 13,244 |
| February 2023 | 3.6% | 3.8% | 13,576 |
| January 2023 | 3.4% | 3.8% | 13,443 |
| December 2022 | 3.5% | 3.7% | 13,249 |
| November 2022 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 13,344 |
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