West Virginia Unemployment

According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for West Virginia fell 0.0 percentage points in July 2019 to 4.7%. The state unemployment rate was 1.0 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in West Virginia peaked in October 2010 at 8.8% and is now 4.1 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 4.7% in June 2019, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.0 percentage points. You can also see West Virginia unemployment compared to other states.

Unemployment Rate	July 2019	Month/Month	Year/Year
National	3.7%	0.0	-0.2
West Virginia	4.7%	0.0	-0.5

Unemployment Rate: West Virginia, National

Note: Recessions shown in gray

West Virginia Unemployed

The number of people unemployed in West Virginia peaked in November 2010 at 71,782. There are now 34,787 fewer people unemployed in the state. West Virginia job growth data is also available.

Unemployed Persons	July 2019	Month/Month	Year/Year
West Virginia	36,995	-329	-3,565

Number of Unemployed Persons

West Virginia Unemployment History

Date	National Unemployment Rate	West Virginia Unemployment Rate	West Virginia Unemployed
July 2019	3.7%	4.7%	36,995
June 2019	3.7%	4.7%	37,324
May 2019	3.6%	4.8%	37,844
April 2019	3.6%	4.9%	38,613
March 2019	3.8%	5.1%	39,991
February 2019	3.8%	5.2%	40,611
January 2019	4.0%	5.2%	40,653
December 2018	3.9%	5.1%	40,396
November 2018	3.7%	5.1%	40,345
October 2018	3.8%	5.1%	40,224
September 2018	3.7%	5.1%	40,151
August 2018	3.8%	5.1%	40,229