Massachusetts Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Massachusetts fell 0.2 percentage points in March 2023 to 3.5%. The state unemployment rate was 0.0 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Massachusetts peaked in April 2020 at 16.9% and is now 13.4 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 3.5% in January 2023, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.0 percentage points. You can also see Massachusetts unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | March 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.5% | -0.1 | -0.1 |
Massachusetts | 3.5% | -0.2 | -0.2 |
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 586,568. There are now 453,802 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 132,399 in January 2023, the number of unemployed has now grown by 367. Massachusetts job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | March 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Massachusetts | 132,766 | -4,374 | -5,531 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Massachusetts Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Massachusetts Unemployment Rate |
Massachusetts Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
April 2023 | 3.4% | — | — |
March 2023 | 3.5% | 3.5% | 132,766 |
February 2023 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 137,140 |
January 2023 | 3.4% | 3.5% | 132,399 |
December 2022 | 3.5% | 3.7% | 136,827 |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 139,578 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 3.8% | 141,226 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 3.7% | 136,845 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 3.9% | 145,049 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 3.7% | 137,138 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 140,063 |
May 2022 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 140,265 |