STATE DATA

Maryland Economic Indicators

Live BLS unemployment data for Maryland — statewide rate, county-level breakdown, and 12-month trend. Sourced directly from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, refreshed monthly.

4.3%
Statewide rate
24
Counties with data
3.8%
County average
2.6 pts
Disparity (max - min)

Maryland — 12-Month Unemployment Trend

Statewide unemployment rate, last 12 months. Source: BLS LAUS.

Jul 2025
4.2%
Revised
Aug 2025
4.3%
Revised
Sep 2025
4.3%
Revised
Oct 2025
0.0%
Final
Nov 2025
4.3%
Revised
Dec 2025
4.2%
Revised
Jan 2026
4.3%
Final
Feb 2026
4.3%
Final
Mar 2026
4.3%
Final
Apr 2026
4.4%
Final
May 2026
4.4%
Final
Jun 2026
4.3%
Preliminary

Highest Unemployment — Maryland

County Rate
Baltimore city, MD 5.4%
Allegany County, MD 4.9%
Prince George's County, MD 4.6%
Dorchester County, MD 4.5%
Charles County, MD 4.3%
Somerset County, MD 4.2%
Worcester County, MD 4.2%
Washington County, MD 4.1%
Wicomico County, MD 4.0%
Baltimore County, MD 3.9%

Lowest Unemployment — Maryland

County Rate
Carroll County, MD 2.8%
Queen Anne's County, MD 2.9%
St. Mary's County, MD 3.2%
Calvert County, MD 3.3%
Anne Arundel County, MD 3.3%
Howard County, MD 3.4%
Harford County, MD 3.4%
Frederick County, MD 3.4%
Talbot County, MD 3.5%
Kent County, MD 3.5%

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