Historical data
Pick an indicator to see its long-run evolution.
Unemployment rate
1990–2024BLS state series.
Employment
Connecticut's unemployment rate stood at 3.9% in 2024, per BLS data.
Total nonfarm payroll jobs
1990–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, annual average (FRED CTNA).
| Indicator | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9 | 4.1 |
- •Employment trends in Connecticut are closely tied to its finance and insurance sector.
Unemployment
Connecticut's unemployment rate was 3.9% in 2024, compared with 4.1% nationally.
Unemployment rate
1976–2024BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, annual average of seasonally adjusted months (FRED CTUR).
| Indicator | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9 | 4.1 |
- •Unemployment in Connecticut has generally stayed close to national trends since 2022.
Labor Force
Connecticut's labor force participation rate was 64.8% in 2024, compared with 62.5% nationally.
Civilian labor force
1976–2024BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, annual average (FRED CTLF).
| Indicator | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Force Participation | 64.8 | 62.5 |
- •Labor force participation in Connecticut reflects demographic and economic conditions unique to the state.
Occupations
The finance and insurance sector employs a large share of Connecticut's workforce, with an average annual salary of $76,100.
Workers in management, business, science and arts occupations
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, civilian employed 16+, C24010 (2020 not released).
- •Connecticut's occupational mix has shifted over the past decade toward services and professional fields.
Salaries
The average annual salary in Connecticut was approximately $76,100 in 2023, per BLS data.
Average weekly earnings, private sector
2007–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, annual average (FRED SMU09000000500000011).
Average hourly earnings, private sector
2007–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, annual average (FRED SMU09000000500000003).
- •Salary levels in Connecticut vary considerably by industry and metro area.
Remote Work
About 17.9% of Connecticut workers work primarily from home, one of the highest shares nationwide.
Workers who work from home
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, share of workers 16+, B08301 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Work from home (%) | 17.9 | 13.8 |
Workforce Participation
Connecticut's workforce participation rate reached 64.8% in 2024, per BLS estimates.
Labor force participation rate
1976–2024BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, annual average (FRED LBSSA09).
| Indicator | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Force Participation | 64.8 | 62.5 |
- •Workforce participation rates in Connecticut can differ notably by age group and region.