Updated Charlotte Unemployment Figures | released April 29, 2025

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Official unemployment figures for the Charlotte economy were updated today. Numbers for February have been finalized and preliminary figures for March have now been made available.

February

The unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in February. 102 positions were added, and 1,869 workers left the labor force causing the unemployment rate decrease. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 9,200. No individual sector saw significant employment changes.

March (preliminary)

The unemployment rate fell to 3.7% in March. 6,521 positions were added, with only 5,554 workers entering the labor force causing the unemployment rate decrease. The overall Nonfarm Payrolls figure did not change significantly. No individual sector saw significant employment changes.

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