Alabama unemployment rate

Economy

April unemployment rises slightly, manufacturing wages hit record high

While the Alabama unemployment rate rose by less than a percent in April, the state saw increased construction employment and manufacturing wages.

May 26, 2026

Gov. Ivey announces four Alabama metro area unemployment in the nation

“Alabama’s metro areas continue to shine as for the fourth consecutive month we have multiple metro areas ranking in the top 10 for lowest unemployment rates,” said\Secretary Washington.

July 3, 2023

Gov. Ivey announces new record low unemployment rate for Alabama

Over the year, wage and salary employment increased 47,200.

April 21, 2023

Alabama workforce at record high, maintains historically low unemployment

Average weekly wages are at their second highest level, measuring $1,005.34 per week.

August 19, 2022

Alabama reaches new record low unemployment rate

The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 2.8 percent, down from March’s 2.9 percent and April 2021’s rate of 3,6 percent.

May 20, 2022

February had Alabama’s lowest unemployment rate since pandemic started

The seasonally adjusted rate was 4 percent last month and is expected to continue to drop, ADOL said.

March 29, 2021

Study ranks Alabama in top 10 for unemployment recovery

Continued improvement will depend on federal aid and how the state and its municipalities provide assistance, experts say.

January 27, 2021

State unemployment rate dropped to 5.8 percent last month

Alabama’s unemployment rate decreased from 6.7 in September to 5.8 percent in October.

November 20, 2020

Alabama unemployment rate drops more than 2 points to 5.6 percent

The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 5.6 percent in August, down from 7.9 percent in July, according to the Alabama Department of Labor. The figure represents 127,186 unemployed people, compared to 176,556 in July. It compares to an August 2019 rate of 2.8 percent, or 62,149 unemployed people. “August showed a larger drop … Continued

September 21, 2020

Alabama’s unemployment rate increased to 7.9 percent in July

The state’s unemployment rate increased from 7.6 percent in June to 7.9 percent in July, according to the Alabama Department of Labor. That’s down from 9.6 percent in May. July’s rate represents 176,637 unemployed people, compared to 166,668 in June. That compares to a July 2019 rate of 2.8 percent, or 63,414 unemployed people. “Following … Continued

August 21, 2020