Where Unemployment is Highest in America

What We’re Showing

This map shows the unemployment rate by U.S. state as of June 2025, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The figures reflect the percentage of the civilian labor force that is unemployed but actively seeking work.

Key Takeaways

• South Dakota (1.8%) recorded the lowest unemployment rate in the country, followed by North Dakota (2.5%)and Vermont (2.6%).
• At the other end of the spectrum, Washington D.C. (5.9%) now has the highest unemployment rate in the nation, rising sharply from 5.0% in early 2024.
• The national unemployment rate sits at 4.1%, with elevated joblessness particularly concentrated in California (5.4%), Nevada (5.4%), and Michigan (5.3%).