Maryland’s unemployment rate fell 0.2 percentage points to 3.9 percent in September, its lowest level since April 2025 and below the national rate of 4.2 percent. However, the state’s estimated employment declined by 8,800 jobs, with the largest losses in health care and social assistance, accommodation and food services, and arts and entertainment. Manufacturing and transportation, warehousing and utilities added jobs.
Quoted: “BLS employer-based job estimates for Maryland and other states have experienced increased volatility (both positive and negative) over the past few months and it is likely that these estimates are impacted by challenges in data collection rather than volatility in employment levels,” a Maryland Department of Labor release said.
