Best & Worst States for Jobs in 2026 | Latest Unemployment Report

The latest U.S. jobs report shows the economy added 172,000 jobs in May 2026, beating expectations while unemployment remained at 4.3%. Hospitality and local government sectors led job growth, while technology and finance continued to lag.

In this Center Square Daily update, we break down the latest unemployment rankings by state, including which states have the lowest unemployment rates and which states continue to struggle. South Dakota, North Dakota, Hawaii, Vermont, and Alabama rank among the nation's strongest job markets, while the District of Columbia, Nevada, Oregon, Illinois, Michigan, Connecticut, California, Delaware, and Washington face higher unemployment rates.

We also examine labor force participation, wage growth trends, and what these economic indicators mean for workers, employers, taxpayers, and policymakers across America.
📊 Latest state unemployment rankings
📈 U.S. job growth and hiring trends
💼 Which industries are adding jobs
🏛 Labor force participation analysis
🇺🇸 Economic outlook for 2026

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