Massachusetts Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Massachusetts fell 0.1 percentage points in November 2022 to 3.4%. The state unemployment rate was 0.2 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Massachusetts peaked in April 2020 at 17.1% and is now 13.7 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 3.4% in September 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.0 percentage points. You can also see Massachusetts unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | November 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.6% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
Massachusetts | 3.4% | -0.1 | -1.4 |
Note: All comparisons are made with November data as December 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 469,110 fewer people unemployed in the state. Massachusetts job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | November 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
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Massachusetts | 125,332 | -5,757 | -53,861 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Massachusetts Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Massachusetts Unemployment Rate |
Massachusetts Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
December 2022 | 3.5% | — | — |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 3.4% | 125,332 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 3.5% | 131,089 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 3.4% | 128,983 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 3.6% | 134,742 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 3.5% | 130,897 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 139,218 |
May 2022 | 3.6% | 3.9% | 146,119 |
April 2022 | 3.6% | 4.1% | 153,856 |
March 2022 | 3.6% | 4.3% | 160,483 |
February 2022 | 3.8% | 4.7% | 175,888 |
January 2022 | 4.0% | 4.8% | 180,304 |