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Regional Economic Snapshot
Regional Economic Snapshot
This update on the Fifth District economy includes timely analysis of labor market, housing, and other conditions at the state and metro area level.
Snapshot By State
District of Columbia
Total payroll employment in the District of Columbia increased by 1,700 jobs (0.2 percent) in March. The unemployment rate increased 0.2 percentage points to 5.6 percent.
Maryland
Total payroll employment in Maryland fell by 1,200 jobs (0.0 percent) in March. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.0 percent.
North Carolina
Total payroll employment in North Carolina increased by 8,300 jobs in March (0.2 percent). The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.7 percent.
South Carolina
Total payroll employment in South Carolina grew robustly in March, adding 10,200 jobs (0.4 percent). The unemployment rate is currently at 4.1 percent, declining slightly by 0.1 percentage point.
Virginia
Total payroll employment in Virginia increased by 5,900 jobs (0.1 percent) in March. The unemployment rate edged up slightly to 3.2 percent.
West Virginia
Total payroll employment in West Virginia declined by 1,100 jobs (0.2 percent) in March. The unemployment rate declined by 0.1 percentage point to 3.8 percent.
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