Jobless in October

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

By Caitlin Kenney

Unemployment rates increased in 29 states and the District of Columbia last month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports.

Michigan once again recorded the highest unemployment rate of 15.1 percent followed by Nevada, Rhode Island and California. Wyoming and Alaska saw the most dramatic month-over-month rate increases. The unemployment rate increased by 0.6 percent from September to October in both states. Arkansas and the District of Columbia saw their rates increase by 0.5 percent.

The unemployment rate fell in just 13 states last month and eight states had no rate change. States that added the most jobs included Texas, Michigan and California.

Nine states recorded unemployment rates higher than the national average of 10.2 percent.

categories: Employment

12:13 - November 20, 2009

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