DC and Nevada Have The Highest Unemployment Rates In The U.S 💼

What We're Showing

The unemployment rate of each state as of October 2024.

Data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Figures are seasonally adjusted.

Key Takeaways

• D.C. and Nevada tie for the highest unemployment rate in the U.S. at 5.7%. While D.C. is home to a highly educated workforce in federal government and professional services, there is also a significant population with lower education levels or job training, leading to a mismatch between available jobs and skills.
• Smaller, less populated states such as South Dakota (1.9%), Vermont (2.3%), and North Dakota (2.4%) recorded the lowest unemployment rates.
• Midwestern states like Nebraska (2.7%), Iowa (3%), and Wisconsin (2.9%) consistently feature low unemployment, reflecting stability in these economies.