Mississippi unemployment eases to 3.3% in September

By Erick León

Mississippi | Employment report | September 2026 data

Mississippi recorded a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.3 percent in September 2026, compared with 3.4 percent in August, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The September estimate is preliminary.

Employers’ payrolls totaled approximately 1,198,200 nonfarm jobs. The published estimates show 900 fewer jobs than in August. This payroll measure counts positions, rather than individual employed residents.

The civilian labor force was approximately 1,270,500 people, 4,100 lower than in August. The lower rounded jobless rate accompanied a smaller payroll total, illustrating why the measures should be read together.

These are numerical comparisons of estimates, not a determination that each change is statistically significant. Figures may be revised. The state table was extracted October 20, 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Mississippi Economy at a Glance. Photo source: UCLA.

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