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Dive into each indicator for Alabama.
2.28 M
Labor force
3.1%
Unemployment rate
2024
57.5%
Labor force participation
Among the lowest in the U.S.
≈ 2.21 M
Total employment
$59,674
Median household income
$7.25 /h
Minimum wage
Federal minimum, no state minimum
Manufacturing
Largest sector
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Unemployment rate
1990–20243.1%▼ 54%
BLS state series.
Data table
| Labor force | 2.28 M | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | 2024 |
| Labor force participation | 57.5% | Among the lowest in the U.S. |
| Total employment | ≈ 2.21 M | |
| Median household income | $59,674 | |
| Minimum wage | $7.25 /h | Federal minimum, no state minimum |
| Largest sector | Manufacturing |
Compared to the United States
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