STATE DATA
Vermont Economic Indicators
Live BLS unemployment data for Vermont — statewide rate, county-level breakdown, and 12-month trend. Sourced directly from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, refreshed monthly.
2.6%
Statewide rate
14
Counties with data
2.6%
County average
1.0 pts
Disparity (max - min)
Vermont — 12-Month Unemployment Trend
Statewide unemployment rate, last 12 months. Source: BLS LAUS.
Jan 2026
2.7%
Final
Feb 2026
2.6%
Final
Feb 2026
2.6%
Final
Mar 2026
2.6%
Final
Mar 2026
2.6%
Final
Apr 2026
2.6%
Final
Apr 2026
2.6%
Final
May 2026
2.6%
Final
May 2026
2.6%
Final
Jun 2026
2.6%
Preliminary
Jun 2026
2.6%
Final
Jul 2026
2.6%
Preliminary
Highest Unemployment — Vermont
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| Orleans County, VT | 3.3% |
| Bennington County, VT | 3.1% |
| Rutland County, VT | 2.9% |
| Essex County, VT | 2.8% |
| Lamoille County, VT | 2.8% |
| Windham County, VT | 2.8% |
| Grand Isle County, VT | 2.7% |
| Caledonia County, VT | 2.5% |
| Franklin County, VT | 2.4% |
| Washington County, VT | 2.4% |
Lowest Unemployment — Vermont
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| Orange County, VT | 2.3% |
| Chittenden County, VT | 2.3% |
| Addison County, VT | 2.3% |
| Windsor County, VT | 2.4% |
| Washington County, VT | 2.4% |
| Franklin County, VT | 2.4% |
| Caledonia County, VT | 2.5% |
| Grand Isle County, VT | 2.7% |
| Windham County, VT | 2.8% |
| Lamoille County, VT | 2.8% |
Drill Into Vermont by Industry
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