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.
4.2%
Statewide rate
24
Counties with data
4.0%
County average
2.5 pts
Disparity (max - min)
Maryland — 12-Month Unemployment Trend
Statewide unemployment rate, last 12 months. Source: BLS LAUS.
Jan 2026
4.3%
Final
Feb 2026
4.3%
Final
Feb 2026
4.3%
Final
Mar 2026
4.3%
Final
Mar 2026
4.3%
Final
Apr 2026
4.4%
Final
Apr 2026
4.4%
Final
May 2026
4.4%
Final
May 2026
4.4%
Final
Jun 2026
4.3%
Preliminary
Jun 2026
4.3%
Final
Jul 2026
4.2%
Preliminary
Highest Unemployment — Maryland
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| Baltimore city, MD | 5.5% |
| Allegany County, MD | 5.3% |
| Somerset County, MD | 4.8% |
| Prince George's County, MD | 4.7% |
| Charles County, MD | 4.5% |
| Wicomico County, MD | 4.4% |
| Washington County, MD | 4.2% |
| Dorchester County, MD | 4.1% |
| Baltimore County, MD | 4.1% |
| Cecil County, MD | 4.0% |
Lowest Unemployment — Maryland
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| Carroll County, MD | 3.0% |
| Queen Anne's County, MD | 3.0% |
| Calvert County, MD | 3.4% |
| Anne Arundel County, MD | 3.4% |
| Talbot County, MD | 3.5% |
| St. Mary's County, MD | 3.5% |
| Howard County, MD | 3.5% |
| Harford County, MD | 3.5% |
| Frederick County, MD | 3.5% |
| Worcester County, MD | 3.7% |
Drill Into Maryland by Industry
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