Alaska Unemployment

According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Alaska fell 0.0 percentage points in May 2021 to 6.7%. The state unemployment rate was 0.9 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Alaska peaked in April 2020 at 11.8% and is now 5.1 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 6.5% in October 2020, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.2 percentage points. You can also see Alaska unemployment compared to other states.

Note: All comparisons are made with May data as June 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 April 2020 at 40,680. There are now 17,302 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 22,904 in October 2020, the number of unemployed has now grown by 474. Alaska job growth data is also available.

Number of Unemployed Persons

Alaska Unemployment History