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Regional Economic Snapshot

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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.

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Snapshot By State


District of Columbia


Total payroll employment in the District of Columbia declined by 300 jobs (0.0 percent) in May. The unemployment rate edged up 0.1 percentage point to 5.9 percent.

Maryland


Total payroll employment in Maryland increased by 2,900 jobs (0.1 percent) in May. The unemployment rate ticked up 0.1 percentage point to 3.2 percent.

North Carolina


Total payroll employment in North Carolina grew only slightly May, with 400 jobs added (0.0 percent). The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.7 percent.

South Carolina


Total Payroll employment in South Carolina increased by 5,400 jobs (0.2 percent) in May. The unemployment rate is currently at 4.1 percent, declining slightly by 0.1 percentage point.

Virginia


Total payroll employment in Virginia increased by 1,200 jobs (0.0 percent) in May. The unemployment rate edged up slightly by 0.1 percentage point to 3.4 percent.

West Virginia


Total payroll employment in West Virginia increased by 700 jobs (0.1 percent) in May. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.8 percent.

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