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1.41 M
Labor force
3.4%
Unemployment rate
2024
57.8%
Labor force participation
≈ 1.36 M
Total employment
$56,335
Median household income
48th in the U.S.
$11.00 /h
Minimum wage
2025
Trade, transportation & utilities
Largest sector
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Unemployment rate
1990–20243.4%▼ 51%
BLS state series.
Data table
| Labor force | 1.41 M | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | 2024 |
| Labor force participation | 57.8% | |
| Total employment | ≈ 1.36 M | |
| Median household income | $56,335 | 48th in the U.S. |
| Minimum wage | $11.00 /h | 2025 |
| Largest sector | Trade, transportation & utilities |
Compared to the United States
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