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📋 Interactive Data Briefing: Unemployment Rising in Arkansas Metro Areas
Metropolitan areas in Arkansas ended 2025 with rising unemployment rates. read more >
? Interactive Data Briefing: Arkansas & US Unemployment Rates
While employment in Arkansas has grown, the number of unemployed has also risen. read more >
State Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.2%
Even as the jobless rate edged higher, the total number of employed Arkansans hit a record high. read more >
State Unemployment Rises to 4.1% in November
Compared to a year ago, the jobless rate is up five-tenths of a percentage point, driven by losses in construction. read more >
State Unemployment Rate Climbs to 3.9% in September
Gains were driven by government and education jobs, while construction and information sectors declined. read more >
State Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.8% in August
Nonfarm payrolls grew by 4,900 jobs, led by the government, education, and health sectors. read more >
Arkansas Jobless Rate Holds at 3.7% in June
The labor force stayed at record levels and payroll jobs rose by 24,900 year-over-year. read more >
Arkansas Unemployment Rate Remains at 3.7% in May
Compared to May 2024, there were 12,386 more people employed in the state. read more >
State Jobless Rate Holds at 3.7% in April
The civilian labor force increased by 1,519 to 1.422 million, while the labor force participation rate remained at 58.4% read more >
State Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.7% in March
On a monthly basis, the largest growth was in leisure and hospitality, which added 3,200 jobs. read more >
State Unemployment Rate Remains at 3.6% in February
The civilian labor force increased by 1,345, reaching a new record high of 1.42 million. read more >
State Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.6% in January
Compared to a year ago, Arkansas’ nonfarm payroll jobs increased by 21,600, with growth in nine major sectors. read more >
State Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.4% in December
Compared to December 2023, there were 34,626 more people employed in the state. read more >
State Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.3% in November
The labor force participation rate ticked up one-tenth of a percentage point to 58.2%, remaining at a record-high level. read more >
State Jobless Rate Remains at 3.3% in October
Compared to October 2023, there were 32,806 more people employed in the state. read more >
US Adds a Robust 254,000 Jobs and Unemployment Dips to 4.1% In Sign of Still-Sturdy Labor Market
n an encouraging sign, the Labor Department also revised up its estimate of job growth in July and August by a combined 72,000. read more >
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State Jobless Rate Holds at 3.3% in July
The civilian labor force and employment remained at record-high levels for the fifth consecutive month. read more >
State Jobless Rate Falls to 3.3% in June
Month-over-month, Arkansas’ total job numbers grew by 0.6%, topping national rankings for the second time this year. read more >
State Jobless Rate Holds at 3.4% in May
The civilian labor force and the number of employed both remained at record highs. read more >
State Jobless Rate Falls to 3.4% in April as Civilian Workforce Hits Record High
The state's labor force participation increased one-tenth of a percentage point to 57.5% read more >
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