Rhode Island unemployment eases to 3.6% in September

By Erick León

Rhode Island | Employment report | September 2026 data

Rhode Island recorded a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.6 percent in September 2026, compared with 3.7 percent in August, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The September estimate is preliminary.

Employers’ payrolls totaled approximately 513,100 nonfarm jobs. The published estimates show 1,600 fewer jobs than in August. This payroll measure counts positions, rather than individual employed residents.

The civilian labor force was approximately 577,000 people, 200 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 — Rhode Island Economy at a Glance. Photo source: UCLA.

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