West Virginia Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for West Virginia fell 0.1 percentage points in April 2022 to 3.6%. The state unemployment rate was 0.0 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in West Virginia peaked in April 2020 at 15.5% and is now 11.9 percentage points lower. You can also see West Virginia unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | April 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.6% | 0.0 | -2.4 |
| West Virginia | 3.6% | -0.1 | -1.9 |
Note: All comparisons are made with April data as May state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: West Virginia, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
West Virginia Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in West Virginia peaked in April 2020 at 118,234. There are now 89,810 fewer people unemployed in the state. West Virginia job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | April 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 28,424 | -644 | -15,145 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
West Virginia Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
West Virginia Unemployment Rate |
West Virginia Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | 3.6% | — | — |
| April 2022 | 3.6% | 3.6% | 28,424 |
| March 2022 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 29,068 |
| February 2022 | 3.8% | 3.9% | 30,784 |
| January 2022 | 4.0% | 4.1% | 32,197 |
| December 2021 | 3.9% | 4.3% | 33,871 |
| November 2021 | 4.2% | 4.3% | 33,926 |
| October 2021 | 4.6% | 4.3% | 34,432 |
| September 2021 | 4.7% | 4.6% | 36,015 |
| August 2021 | 5.2% | 4.8% | 38,175 |
| July 2021 | 5.4% | 5.1% | 40,175 |
| June 2021 | 5.9% | 5.3% | 41,850 |
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