Table 1
Total nonfarm employment, United States, Alabama and nearby states, Sept. 2011--Aug. 2012
| State | Sept. 2011 | Aug. 2012 | Change Sept. 2011 to Aug. 2012 | Percentage change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES | 131,694,000 | 133,300,000 | 1,606,000 | 1.22% |
| Alabama | 1,865,700 | 1,876,100 | 10,400 | 0.56% |
| Arkansas | 1,154,700 | 1,167,700 | 13,000 | 1.13% |
| Florida | 7,286,300 | 7,348,300 | 62,000 | 0.85% |
| Georgia | 3,885,800 | 3,937,700 | 51,900 | 1.34% |
| Kentucky | 1,793,700 | 1,831,200 | 37,500 | 2.09% |
| Louisiana | 1,926,400 | 1,946,700 | 20,300 | 1.05% |
| Mississippi | 1,092,400 | 1,081,500 | -10,900 | -1.00% |
| Tennessee | 2,664,700 | 2,683,100 | 18,400 | 0.69% |
Note: All figures are seasonally adjusted.
Source: Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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