{
  "dataset": "unemployment-rates",
  "title": "Unemployment Rate by State",
  "as_of": "September 2026",
  "last_verified": "October 30, 2026",
  "source": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics",
  "source_url": "https://www.bls.gov/lau/",
  "publisher": "The Liberty Tribune",
  "publisher_url": "https://thelibertytribune.com",
  "license": "https://thelibertytribune.com/republish/",
  "canonical": "https://thelibertytribune.com/trackers/unemployment-rate-by-state/",
  "notice": "Data retrieved from the BLS public API on October 30, 2026. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.",
  "rows": 51,
  "data": [
    {
      "state": "South Dakota",
      "abbr": "SD",
      "division": "West North Central",
      "rate": 2,
      "prevRate": 2,
      "yearAgoRate": 2.1,
      "monthChange": 0,
      "yearChange": -0.1,
      "rank": 1,
      "prevRank": 1,
      "third": "lowest",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "South Dakota's unemployment rate was 2.0% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, unchanged from August. It has the lowest rate of the 51 (the 50 states and D.C.). A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 2.1%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "North Dakota",
      "abbr": "ND",
      "division": "West North Central",
      "rate": 2.2,
      "prevRate": 2.2,
      "yearAgoRate": 2.6,
      "monthChange": 0,
      "yearChange": -0.4,
      "rank": 2,
      "prevRank": 2,
      "third": "lowest",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "North Dakota's unemployment rate was 2.2% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, unchanged from August. It ranks 2nd lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.). A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 2.6%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "New Hampshire",
      "abbr": "NH",
      "division": "New England",
      "rate": 2.6,
      "prevRate": 2.8,
      "yearAgoRate": 3.2,
      "monthChange": -0.2,
      "yearChange": -0.6,
      "rank": 3,
      "prevRank": 5,
      "third": "lowest",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "New Hampshire's unemployment rate was 2.6% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, down 0.2 percentage points from 2.8% in August. It ranks 3rd lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), up from 5th. A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 3.2%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Vermont",
      "abbr": "VT",
      "division": "New England",
      "rate": 2.6,
      "prevRate": 2.6,
      "yearAgoRate": 2.6,
      "monthChange": 0,
      "yearChange": 0,
      "rank": 3,
      "prevRank": 3,
      "third": "lowest",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Vermont's unemployment rate was 2.6% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, unchanged from August. It ranks 3rd lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.). A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 2.6%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Hawaii",
      "abbr": "HI",
      "division": "Pacific",
      "rate": 2.8,
      "prevRate": 2.7,
      "yearAgoRate": 2.1,
      "monthChange": 0.1,
      "yearChange": 0.7,
      "rank": 5,
      "prevRank": 4,
      "third": "lowest",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Hawaii's unemployment rate was 2.8% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, up 0.1 percentage points from 2.7% in August. It ranks 5th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), down from 4th. A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 2.1%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Nebraska",
      "abbr": "NE",
      "division": "West North Central",
      "rate": 2.9,
      "prevRate": 2.9,
      "yearAgoRate": 2.9,
      "monthChange": 0,
      "yearChange": 0,
      "rank": 6,
      "prevRank": 6,
      "third": "lowest",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Nebraska's unemployment rate was 2.9% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, unchanged from August. It ranks 6th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.). A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 2.9%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Wyoming",
      "abbr": "WY",
      "division": "Mountain",
      "rate": 3,
      "prevRate": 3,
      "yearAgoRate": 3.4,
      "monthChange": 0,
      "yearChange": -0.4,
      "rank": 7,
      "prevRank": 7,
      "third": "lowest",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Wyoming's unemployment rate was 3.0% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, unchanged from August. It ranks 7th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.). A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 3.4%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Montana",
      "abbr": "MT",
      "division": "Mountain",
      "rate": 3.1,
      "prevRate": 3.2,
      "yearAgoRate": 3.5,
      "monthChange": -0.1,
      "yearChange": -0.4,
      "rank": 8,
      "prevRank": 8,
      "third": "lowest",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Montana's unemployment rate was 3.1% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, down 0.1 percentage points from 3.2% in August. It ranks 8th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.). A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 3.5%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Iowa",
      "abbr": "IA",
      "division": "West North Central",
      "rate": 3.2,
      "prevRate": 3.2,
      "yearAgoRate": 3.4,
      "monthChange": 0,
      "yearChange": -0.2,
      "rank": 9,
      "prevRank": 8,
      "third": "lowest",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Iowa's unemployment rate was 3.2% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, unchanged from August. It ranks 9th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), down from 8th. A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 3.4%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Wisconsin",
      "abbr": "WI",
      "division": "East North Central",
      "rate": 3.2,
      "prevRate": 3.2,
      "yearAgoRate": 3.1,
      "monthChange": 0,
      "yearChange": 0.1,
      "rank": 9,
      "prevRank": 8,
      "third": "lowest",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Wisconsin's unemployment rate was 3.2% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, unchanged from August. It ranks 9th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), down from 8th. A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 3.1%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Georgia",
      "abbr": "GA",
      "division": "South Atlantic",
      "rate": 3.3,
      "prevRate": 3.2,
      "yearAgoRate": 3.4,
      "monthChange": 0.1,
      "yearChange": -0.1,
      "rank": 11,
      "prevRank": 8,
      "third": "lowest",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Georgia's unemployment rate was 3.3% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, up 0.1 percentage points from 3.2% in August. It ranks 11th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), down from 8th. A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 3.4%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Maine",
      "abbr": "ME",
      "division": "New England",
      "rate": 3.3,
      "prevRate": 3.2,
      "yearAgoRate": 3.3,
      "monthChange": 0.1,
      "yearChange": 0,
      "rank": 11,
      "prevRank": 8,
      "third": "lowest",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Maine's unemployment rate was 3.3% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, up 0.1 percentage points from 3.2% in August. It ranks 11th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), down from 8th. A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 3.3%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Mississippi",
      "abbr": "MS",
      "division": "East South Central",
      "rate": 3.3,
      "prevRate": 3.4,
      "yearAgoRate": 3.7,
      "monthChange": -0.1,
      "yearChange": -0.4,
      "rank": 11,
      "prevRank": 15,
      "third": "lowest",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Mississippi's unemployment rate was 3.3% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, down 0.1 percentage points from 3.4% in August. It ranks 11th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), up from 15th. A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 3.7%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Indiana",
      "abbr": "IN",
      "division": "East North Central",
      "rate": 3.4,
      "prevRate": 3.3,
      "yearAgoRate": 3.7,
      "monthChange": 0.1,
      "yearChange": -0.3,
      "rank": 14,
      "prevRank": 13,
      "third": "lowest",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Indiana's unemployment rate was 3.4% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, up 0.1 percentage points from 3.3% in August. It ranks 14th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), down from 13th. A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 3.7%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "North Carolina",
      "abbr": "NC",
      "division": "South Atlantic",
      "rate": 3.4,
      "prevRate": 3.5,
      "yearAgoRate": 3.9,
      "monthChange": -0.1,
      "yearChange": -0.5,
      "rank": 14,
      "prevRank": 18,
      "third": "lowest",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "North Carolina's unemployment rate was 3.4% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, down 0.1 percentage points from 3.5% in August. It ranks 14th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), up from 18th. A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 3.9%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Ohio",
      "abbr": "OH",
      "division": "East North Central",
      "rate": 3.4,
      "prevRate": 3.3,
      "yearAgoRate": 4.3,
      "monthChange": 0.1,
      "yearChange": -0.9,
      "rank": 14,
      "prevRank": 13,
      "third": "lowest",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Ohio's unemployment rate was 3.4% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, up 0.1 percentage points from 3.3% in August. It ranks 14th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), down from 13th. A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 4.3%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Tennessee",
      "abbr": "TN",
      "division": "East South Central",
      "rate": 3.4,
      "prevRate": 3.4,
      "yearAgoRate": 3.5,
      "monthChange": 0,
      "yearChange": -0.1,
      "rank": 14,
      "prevRank": 15,
      "third": "lowest",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Tennessee's unemployment rate was 3.4% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, unchanged from August. It ranks 14th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), up from 15th. A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 3.5%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Alabama",
      "abbr": "AL",
      "division": "East South Central",
      "rate": 3.5,
      "prevRate": 3.4,
      "yearAgoRate": 2.8,
      "monthChange": 0.1,
      "yearChange": 0.7,
      "rank": 18,
      "prevRank": 15,
      "third": "middle",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Alabama's unemployment rate was 3.5% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, up 0.1 percentage points from 3.4% in August. It ranks 18th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), down from 15th. A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 2.8%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Utah",
      "abbr": "UT",
      "division": "Mountain",
      "rate": 3.5,
      "prevRate": 3.5,
      "yearAgoRate": 3.6,
      "monthChange": 0,
      "yearChange": -0.1,
      "rank": 18,
      "prevRank": 18,
      "third": "middle",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Utah's unemployment rate was 3.5% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, unchanged from August. It ranks 18th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.). A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 3.6%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Idaho",
      "abbr": "ID",
      "division": "Mountain",
      "rate": 3.6,
      "prevRate": 3.6,
      "yearAgoRate": 3.6,
      "monthChange": 0,
      "yearChange": 0,
      "rank": 20,
      "prevRank": 21,
      "third": "middle",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Idaho's unemployment rate was 3.6% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, unchanged from August. It ranks 20th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), up from 21st. A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 3.6%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Missouri",
      "abbr": "MO",
      "division": "West North Central",
      "rate": 3.6,
      "prevRate": 3.5,
      "yearAgoRate": 3.9,
      "monthChange": 0.1,
      "yearChange": -0.3,
      "rank": 20,
      "prevRank": 18,
      "third": "middle",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Missouri's unemployment rate was 3.6% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, up 0.1 percentage points from 3.5% in August. It ranks 20th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), down from 18th. A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 3.9%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Pennsylvania",
      "abbr": "PA",
      "division": "Middle Atlantic",
      "rate": 3.6,
      "prevRate": 3.7,
      "yearAgoRate": 4.4,
      "monthChange": -0.1,
      "yearChange": -0.8,
      "rank": 20,
      "prevRank": 23,
      "third": "middle",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Pennsylvania's unemployment rate was 3.6% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, down 0.1 percentage points from 3.7% in August. It ranks 20th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), up from 23rd. A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 4.4%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Rhode Island",
      "abbr": "RI",
      "division": "New England",
      "rate": 3.6,
      "prevRate": 3.7,
      "yearAgoRate": 4.3,
      "monthChange": -0.1,
      "yearChange": -0.7,
      "rank": 20,
      "prevRank": 23,
      "third": "middle",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Rhode Island's unemployment rate was 3.6% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, down 0.1 percentage points from 3.7% in August. It ranks 20th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), up from 23rd. A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 4.3%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Virginia",
      "abbr": "VA",
      "division": "South Atlantic",
      "rate": 3.6,
      "prevRate": 3.6,
      "yearAgoRate": 3.4,
      "monthChange": 0,
      "yearChange": 0.2,
      "rank": 20,
      "prevRank": 21,
      "third": "middle",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Virginia's unemployment rate was 3.6% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, unchanged from August. It ranks 20th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), up from 21st. A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 3.4%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Kansas",
      "abbr": "KS",
      "division": "West North Central",
      "rate": 3.8,
      "prevRate": 3.8,
      "yearAgoRate": 3.8,
      "monthChange": 0,
      "yearChange": 0,
      "rank": 25,
      "prevRank": 25,
      "third": "middle",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Kansas's unemployment rate was 3.8% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, unchanged from August. It ranks 25th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.). A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 3.8%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Arkansas",
      "abbr": "AR",
      "division": "West South Central",
      "rate": 3.9,
      "prevRate": 3.9,
      "yearAgoRate": 4.2,
      "monthChange": 0,
      "yearChange": -0.3,
      "rank": 26,
      "prevRank": 26,
      "third": "middle",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Arkansas's unemployment rate was 3.9% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, unchanged from August. It ranks 26th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.). A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 4.2%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Maryland",
      "abbr": "MD",
      "division": "South Atlantic",
      "rate": 3.9,
      "prevRate": 4.1,
      "yearAgoRate": 4.3,
      "monthChange": -0.2,
      "yearChange": -0.4,
      "rank": 26,
      "prevRank": 29,
      "third": "middle",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Maryland's unemployment rate was 3.9% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, down 0.2 percentage points from 4.1% in August. It ranks 26th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), up from 29th. A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 4.3%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Louisiana",
      "abbr": "LA",
      "division": "West South Central",
      "rate": 4,
      "prevRate": 4.2,
      "yearAgoRate": 4.2,
      "monthChange": -0.2,
      "yearChange": -0.2,
      "rank": 28,
      "prevRank": 31,
      "third": "middle",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Louisiana's unemployment rate was 4.0% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, down 0.2 percentage points from 4.2% in August. It ranks 28th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), up from 31st. A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 4.2%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "South Carolina",
      "abbr": "SC",
      "division": "South Atlantic",
      "rate": 4,
      "prevRate": 4.1,
      "yearAgoRate": 4.7,
      "monthChange": -0.1,
      "yearChange": -0.7,
      "rank": 28,
      "prevRank": 29,
      "third": "middle",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "South Carolina's unemployment rate was 4.0% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, down 0.1 percentage points from 4.1% in August. It ranks 28th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), up from 29th. A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 4.7%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "West Virginia",
      "abbr": "WV",
      "division": "South Atlantic",
      "rate": 4,
      "prevRate": 4,
      "yearAgoRate": 4.5,
      "monthChange": 0,
      "yearChange": -0.5,
      "rank": 28,
      "prevRank": 27,
      "third": "middle",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "West Virginia's unemployment rate was 4.0% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, unchanged from August. It ranks 28th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), down from 27th. A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 4.5%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Colorado",
      "abbr": "CO",
      "division": "Mountain",
      "rate": 4.1,
      "prevRate": 4,
      "yearAgoRate": 3.8,
      "monthChange": 0.1,
      "yearChange": 0.3,
      "rank": 31,
      "prevRank": 27,
      "third": "middle",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Colorado's unemployment rate was 4.1% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, up 0.1 percentage points from 4.0% in August. It ranks 31st lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), down from 27th. A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 3.8%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "New Jersey",
      "abbr": "NJ",
      "division": "Middle Atlantic",
      "rate": 4.2,
      "prevRate": 4.3,
      "yearAgoRate": 5.5,
      "monthChange": -0.1,
      "yearChange": -1.3,
      "rank": 32,
      "prevRank": 32,
      "third": "middle",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "New Jersey's unemployment rate was 4.2% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, down 0.1 percentage points from 4.3% in August. It ranks 32nd lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.). A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 5.5%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Oklahoma",
      "abbr": "OK",
      "division": "West South Central",
      "rate": 4.2,
      "prevRate": 4.3,
      "yearAgoRate": 3.6,
      "monthChange": -0.1,
      "yearChange": 0.6,
      "rank": 32,
      "prevRank": 32,
      "third": "middle",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Oklahoma's unemployment rate was 4.2% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, down 0.1 percentage points from 4.3% in August. It ranks 32nd lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.). A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 3.6%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Alaska",
      "abbr": "AK",
      "division": "Pacific",
      "rate": 4.3,
      "prevRate": 4.3,
      "yearAgoRate": 4.7,
      "monthChange": 0,
      "yearChange": -0.4,
      "rank": 34,
      "prevRank": 32,
      "third": "middle",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Alaska's unemployment rate was 4.3% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, unchanged from August. It ranks 34th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), down from 32nd. A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 4.7%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Massachusetts",
      "abbr": "MA",
      "division": "New England",
      "rate": 4.3,
      "prevRate": 4.3,
      "yearAgoRate": 4.6,
      "monthChange": 0,
      "yearChange": -0.3,
      "rank": 34,
      "prevRank": 32,
      "third": "middle",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Massachusetts's unemployment rate was 4.3% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, unchanged from August. It ranks 34th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), down from 32nd. A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 4.6%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "New York",
      "abbr": "NY",
      "division": "Middle Atlantic",
      "rate": 4.3,
      "prevRate": 4.3,
      "yearAgoRate": 4.6,
      "monthChange": 0,
      "yearChange": -0.3,
      "rank": 34,
      "prevRank": 32,
      "third": "middle",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "New York's unemployment rate was 4.3% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, unchanged from August. It ranks 34th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), down from 32nd. A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 4.6%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Florida",
      "abbr": "FL",
      "division": "South Atlantic",
      "rate": 4.4,
      "prevRate": 4.5,
      "yearAgoRate": 4.2,
      "monthChange": -0.1,
      "yearChange": 0.2,
      "rank": 37,
      "prevRank": 39,
      "third": "highest",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Florida's unemployment rate was 4.4% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, down 0.1 percentage points from 4.5% in August. It ranks 37th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), up from 39th. A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 4.2%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Texas",
      "abbr": "TX",
      "division": "West South Central",
      "rate": 4.4,
      "prevRate": 4.4,
      "yearAgoRate": 4.3,
      "monthChange": 0,
      "yearChange": 0.1,
      "rank": 37,
      "prevRank": 37,
      "third": "highest",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Texas's unemployment rate was 4.4% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, unchanged from August. It ranks 37th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.). A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 4.3%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Minnesota",
      "abbr": "MN",
      "division": "West North Central",
      "rate": 4.5,
      "prevRate": 4.4,
      "yearAgoRate": 4.1,
      "monthChange": 0.1,
      "yearChange": 0.4,
      "rank": 39,
      "prevRank": 37,
      "third": "highest",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Minnesota's unemployment rate was 4.5% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, up 0.1 percentage points from 4.4% in August. It ranks 39th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), down from 37th. A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 4.1%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Delaware",
      "abbr": "DE",
      "division": "South Atlantic",
      "rate": 4.6,
      "prevRate": 4.7,
      "yearAgoRate": 5.2,
      "monthChange": -0.1,
      "yearChange": -0.6,
      "rank": 40,
      "prevRank": 40,
      "third": "highest",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Delaware's unemployment rate was 4.6% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, down 0.1 percentage points from 4.7% in August. It ranks 40th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.). A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 5.2%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Illinois",
      "abbr": "IL",
      "division": "East North Central",
      "rate": 4.6,
      "prevRate": 4.7,
      "yearAgoRate": 4.5,
      "monthChange": -0.1,
      "yearChange": 0.1,
      "rank": 40,
      "prevRank": 40,
      "third": "highest",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Illinois's unemployment rate was 4.6% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, down 0.1 percentage points from 4.7% in August. It ranks 40th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.). A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 4.5%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Kentucky",
      "abbr": "KY",
      "division": "East South Central",
      "rate": 4.7,
      "prevRate": 4.7,
      "yearAgoRate": 4.5,
      "monthChange": 0,
      "yearChange": 0.2,
      "rank": 42,
      "prevRank": 40,
      "third": "highest",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Kentucky's unemployment rate was 4.7% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, unchanged from August. It ranks 42nd lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), down from 40th. A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 4.5%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Nevada",
      "abbr": "NV",
      "division": "Mountain",
      "rate": 4.7,
      "prevRate": 4.8,
      "yearAgoRate": 5.2,
      "monthChange": -0.1,
      "yearChange": -0.5,
      "rank": 42,
      "prevRank": 44,
      "third": "highest",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Nevada's unemployment rate was 4.7% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, down 0.1 percentage points from 4.8% in August. It ranks 42nd lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), up from 44th. A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 5.2%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "New Mexico",
      "abbr": "NM",
      "division": "Mountain",
      "rate": 4.7,
      "prevRate": 4.7,
      "yearAgoRate": 4.2,
      "monthChange": 0,
      "yearChange": 0.5,
      "rank": 42,
      "prevRank": 40,
      "third": "highest",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "New Mexico's unemployment rate was 4.7% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, unchanged from August. It ranks 42nd lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), down from 40th. A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 4.2%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Washington",
      "abbr": "WA",
      "division": "Pacific",
      "rate": 4.8,
      "prevRate": 4.9,
      "yearAgoRate": 4.7,
      "monthChange": -0.1,
      "yearChange": 0.1,
      "rank": 45,
      "prevRank": 45,
      "third": "highest",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Washington's unemployment rate was 4.8% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, down 0.1 percentage points from 4.9% in August. It ranks 45th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.). A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 4.7%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Arizona",
      "abbr": "AZ",
      "division": "Mountain",
      "rate": 4.9,
      "prevRate": 4.9,
      "yearAgoRate": 4.4,
      "monthChange": 0,
      "yearChange": 0.5,
      "rank": 46,
      "prevRank": 45,
      "third": "highest",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Arizona's unemployment rate was 4.9% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, unchanged from August. It ranks 46th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), down from 45th. A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 4.4%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Michigan",
      "abbr": "MI",
      "division": "East North Central",
      "rate": 5,
      "prevRate": 5,
      "yearAgoRate": 4.9,
      "monthChange": 0,
      "yearChange": 0.1,
      "rank": 47,
      "prevRank": 47,
      "third": "highest",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Michigan's unemployment rate was 5.0% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, unchanged from August. It ranks 47th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.). A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 4.9%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Oregon",
      "abbr": "OR",
      "division": "Pacific",
      "rate": 5,
      "prevRate": 5.1,
      "yearAgoRate": 5.3,
      "monthChange": -0.1,
      "yearChange": -0.3,
      "rank": 47,
      "prevRank": 48,
      "third": "highest",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Oregon's unemployment rate was 5.0% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, down 0.1 percentage points from 5.1% in August. It ranks 47th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), up from 48th. A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 5.3%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "California",
      "abbr": "CA",
      "division": "Pacific",
      "rate": 5.1,
      "prevRate": 5.1,
      "yearAgoRate": 5.5,
      "monthChange": 0,
      "yearChange": -0.4,
      "rank": 49,
      "prevRank": 48,
      "third": "highest",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "California's unemployment rate was 5.1% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, unchanged from August. It ranks 49th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), down from 48th. A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 5.5%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "Connecticut",
      "abbr": "CT",
      "division": "New England",
      "rate": 5.1,
      "prevRate": 5.1,
      "yearAgoRate": 4.2,
      "monthChange": 0,
      "yearChange": 0.9,
      "rank": 49,
      "prevRank": 48,
      "third": "highest",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "Connecticut's unemployment rate was 5.1% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, unchanged from August. It ranks 49th lowest of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.), down from 48th. A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 4.2%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    },
    {
      "state": "District of Columbia",
      "abbr": "DC",
      "division": "South Atlantic",
      "rate": 5.6,
      "prevRate": 5.7,
      "yearAgoRate": 6.6,
      "monthChange": -0.1,
      "yearChange": -1,
      "rank": 51,
      "prevRank": 51,
      "third": "highest",
      "month": "September 2026",
      "usRate": 4.2,
      "summary": "The District of Columbia's unemployment rate was 5.6% in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, down 0.1 percentage points from 5.7% in August. It has the highest rate of the 51 (the 50 states and D.C.). A year earlier, in September 2025, it was 6.6%. The U.S. rate was 4.2%."
    }
  ]
}