Arizona Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Arizona fell 0.0 percentage points in May 2023 to 3.4%. The state unemployment rate was 0.3 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Arizona peaked in April 2020 at 13.8% and is now 10.4 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 3.4% in April 2023, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.0 percentage points. You can also see Arizona unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | May 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.7% | +0.3 | +0.1 |
| Arizona | 3.4% | 0.0 | -0.3 |
Note: All comparisons are made with May data as June 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 342,654 fewer people unemployed in the state. Arizona job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | May 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 125,442 | -263 | -6,531 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Arizona Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Arizona Unemployment Rate |
Arizona Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2023 | 3.6% | — | — |
| May 2023 | 3.7% | 3.4% | 125,442 |
| April 2023 | 3.4% | 3.4% | 125,705 |
| March 2023 | 3.5% | 3.5% | 129,439 |
| February 2023 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 134,816 |
| January 2023 | 3.4% | 3.8% | 140,410 |
| 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 |
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