Feb. Unemployment Rate Lower in 274 of 388 Metro Areas YOY

Washington, DC, April 6, 2017--Unemployment rates were lower in February than a year earlier in 274 of the 388 metropolitan areas, higher in 88 areas, and unchanged in 26 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.

Ten areas had jobless rates of less than 3.0%, and 11 areas had rates of at least 10.0%.

Nonfarm payroll employment increased over the year in 323 metropolitan areas, decreased in 64 areas, and was unchanged in one area.

The national unemployment rate in February was 4.9%, not seasonally adjusted, down from 5.2% a year earlier.