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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 >
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 >
State Jobless Rate Down to 3.5% in March
It’s the second straight monthly decline. read more >
Another Month of Robust US Job Growth Points to Continued Economic Strength
Friday’s report from the Labor Department also showed that the unemployment rate dipped from 3.9% to 3.8%. read more >
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State Jobless Rate Dips to 3.6% in February
It's the first decline since the rate began rising from the record low of 2.6% in June. read more >
State Jobless Rate Holds at 3.7% in January After December Rate Revised Up
Compared to the same month the previous year, the labor force participation rate was two-tenths of a percentage point higher. read more >
State Jobless Rate Climbs to 3.4% in December
The jobless rate has ticked up each month after the record low of 2.6% in June and July. read more >
Arkansas Unemployment Rate Rises to 2.9%
The rate has moved up the past two months after falling to a record low of 2.6% in June and July. read more >
State Jobless Rate Holds at 2.6% in July
The greatest annual growth occurred in leisure and hospitality, private education and health services. read more >
State Unemployment Rate Falls to 2.6%, Another Record Low
It was the ninth consecutive month of employment gains in Arkansas. read more >
Job Openings Per Unemployed Worker Dips in Arkansas
The number of job openings per unemployed worker fell below 2.0 for the first time this year. read more >
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