Unemployment dropped even lower in 49 states in September
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported that all states but Mississippi saw sizeable decreases in their unemployment population. Mississippi also saw an increase, but at 1.2 percent, it was the lowest in the country.
Which states have added the most jobs?
When looking at the number of jobs added,
Over the year ended September 2022, Texas (+721,800), California (+712,600), and Florida (+463,300) saw the largest increases. Meanwhile, as a percent of jobs gained, Texas (+5.6 percent), Louisiana (+5.2 percent), and Florida (+5.1 percent) saw the largest jumps.
