North Carolina unemployment eases to 3.4% in September

By Erick León

North Carolina | Employment report | September 2026 data

North Carolina recorded a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.4 percent in September 2026, compared with 3.5 percent in August, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The September estimate is preliminary.

Employers’ payrolls totaled approximately 5,128,000 nonfarm jobs. The published estimates show 600 more jobs than in August. This payroll measure counts positions, rather than individual employed residents.

The civilian labor force was approximately 5,233,600 people, 2,400 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 — North Carolina Economy at a Glance. Photo source: UCLA.

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