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Top 10 Observations of Local Constellations

The 2019 Star Jobs for Local Areas are out for you to consider for good career options.  We’ve included some observations of these jobs.

April Unemployment Rates Decrease in All NC Counties

In April, not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates decreased in all of North Carolina's 100 counties.

NC’s April Unemployment Rate Unchanged

North Carolina's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged from March’s revised rate of 4.0 percent.

NC’s March Unemployment Rate Increases

North Carolina's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.0 percent from February’s revised rate of 3.9 percent.

February Unemployment Rates Decrease in Most NC Counties

In February, not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates decreased in 99 of North Carolina's 100 counties.

NC’s February Unemployment Rate Increases

North Carolina's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.9 percent from January’s revised rate of 3.8 percent.

January Unemployment Rates Increase in All NC Counties

In January, not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates increased in all of North Carolina's 100 counties.

NC’s January Unemployment Rate Increases

North Carolina's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.8 percent from December’s seasonally adjusted rate of 3.7 percent.

Are North Carolina’s wages growing like the nation’s?

While U.S. wage growth remains slow, you may have read that it’s picked up steam in recent months. We’re interested in the extent to which that’s true in North Carolina and where it might be happening in our state’s economy.