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March jobless rates change little in all states; payroll jobs up in 3 states

In March, unemployment rates were little changed in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 3 states and was essentially unchanged in 47 states and the District.

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05/05/2026 March hires increase; job openings unchanged and total separations change little

05/05/2026 Americans born in the early 1980s hold an average of 9.4 jobs from ages 18 through 38

04/30/2026 Compensation costs up 0.9% Dec 2025 to Mar 2026 and up 3.4% over the year ending Mar 2026

04/29/2026 Gross job losses are 7.6 million in 3rd quarter 2025; gross job gains are 7.5 million

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