New Jersey unemployment eases to 4.2% in September

By Erick León

New Jersey | Employment report | September 2026 data

New Jersey recorded a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 4.2 percent in September 2026, compared with 4.3 percent in August, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The September estimate is preliminary.

Employers’ payrolls totaled approximately 4,377,400 nonfarm jobs. The published estimates show 14,900 more jobs than in August. This payroll measure counts positions, rather than individual employed residents.

The civilian labor force was approximately 4,928,400 people, 10,300 higher than in August. The figures show a lower rounded jobless rate alongside a larger payroll total.

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 — New Jersey Economy at a Glance. Photo source: UCLA.

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