New Jersey Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for New Jersey fell 0.7 percentage points in September 2022 to 3.3%. The state unemployment rate was 0.2 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in New Jersey peaked in May 2020 at 15.8% and is now 12.5 percentage points lower. You can also see New Jersey unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | September 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.5% | -0.2 | -1.2 |
| New Jersey | 3.3% | -0.7 | -2.5 |
Note: All comparisons are made with September data as October state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: New Jersey, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
New Jersey Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in New Jersey peaked in May 2020 at 724,973. There are now 570,687 fewer people unemployed in the state. New Jersey job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | September 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 154,286 | -33,935 | -116,876 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
New Jersey Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
New Jersey Unemployment Rate |
New Jersey Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2022 | 3.7% | — | — |
| September 2022 | 3.5% | 3.3% | 154,286 |
| August 2022 | 3.7% | 4.0% | 188,221 |
| July 2022 | 3.5% | 3.7% | 172,113 |
| June 2022 | 3.6% | 3.9% | 179,923 |
| May 2022 | 3.6% | 3.9% | 181,377 |
| April 2022 | 3.6% | 4.1% | 189,419 |
| March 2022 | 3.6% | 4.2% | 192,484 |
| February 2022 | 3.8% | 4.6% | 212,913 |
| January 2022 | 4.0% | 5.1% | 238,299 |
| December 2021 | 3.9% | 5.1% | 234,108 |
| November 2021 | 4.2% | 5.1% | 237,029 |
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