Arizona Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Arizona fell 0.2 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 Arizona peaked in April 2020 at 13.8% and is now 10.0 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 3.6% in January 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.2 percentage points. You can also see Arizona unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | January 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.4% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
Arizona | 3.8% | -0.2 | +0.2 |
Note: All comparisons are made with January data as February state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Arizona, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Arizona Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Arizona peaked in April 2020 at 468,096. There are now 327,669 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 128,099 in March 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 12,328. Arizona job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | January 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Arizona | 140,427 | -5,434 | +10,412 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Arizona Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Arizona Unemployment Rate |
Arizona Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
February 2023 | 3.6% | — | — |
January 2023 | 3.4% | 3.8% | 140,427 |
December 2022 | 3.5% | 4.0% | 145,861 |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 4.0% | 146,723 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 4.1% | 147,760 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 4.0% | 147,163 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 4.0% | 144,807 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 3.9% | 140,677 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 3.8% | 135,976 |
May 2022 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 131,973 |
April 2022 | 3.6% | 3.6% | 129,360 |
March 2022 | 3.6% | 3.6% | 128,099 |