Massachusetts Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Massachusetts fell 0.4 percentage points in March 2022 to 4.3%. The state unemployment rate was 0.7 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Massachusetts peaked in April 2020 at 17.1% and is now 12.8 percentage points lower. You can also see Massachusetts unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | March 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.6% | -0.2 | -2.4 |
| Massachusetts | 4.3% | -0.4 | -2.1 |
Note: All comparisons are made with March data as April state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Massachusetts, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Massachusetts Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Massachusetts peaked in April 2020 at 594,442. There are now 433,833 fewer people unemployed in the state. Massachusetts job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | March 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 160,609 | -15,279 | -78,050 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Massachusetts Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Massachusetts Unemployment Rate |
Massachusetts Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | 3.6% | — | — |
| March 2022 | 3.6% | 4.3% | 160,609 |
| February 2022 | 3.8% | 4.7% | 175,888 |
| January 2022 | 4.0% | 4.8% | 180,304 |
| December 2021 | 3.9% | 4.6% | 174,196 |
| November 2021 | 4.2% | 4.8% | 179,193 |
| October 2021 | 4.6% | 5.0% | 187,944 |
| September 2021 | 4.7% | 5.1% | 193,252 |
| August 2021 | 5.2% | 5.5% | 205,690 |
| July 2021 | 5.4% | 5.7% | 212,659 |
| June 2021 | 5.9% | 6.0% | 225,136 |
| May 2021 | 5.8% | 5.9% | 222,802 |
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