BLS Open Data · April 2026
Massachusetts Unemployment Rate by County
Statewide rate: 4.7% (April 2026)
Unemployment Rate in Massachusetts and Neighbouring States
Unemployment Rate by County
How Massachusetts Compares to Other States
Average county unemployment rate ranked against all states with BLS data.
Lower unemployment than 29% of states · 38th of 52
Lowest: North Dakota(2.4%)
Highest: Alaska(7.1%)
| # | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 1.9% |
| 2 | Iowa | 2.4% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 2.4% |
| … 34 more … | ||
| 38 | Massachusetts(you are here) | 4.6% |
| … 11 more … | ||
| 50 | California | 6.0% |
| 51 | Puerto Rico | 6.5% |
| 52 | Alaska | 7.1% |
Highest & Lowest Unemployment Rate by County
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nantucket County | 7.2% |
| 2 | Dukes County | 6.4% |
| 3 | Barnstable County | 5.1% |
| 12 | Hampshire County | 3.8% |
| 13 | Middlesex County | 3.7% |
| 14 | Norfolk County | 3.7% |
Counties in Massachusetts (14)
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Get started freeData from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (LAUS), public domain. Reference month: April 2026.