March 31, 2010 (The Editor’s Desk is updated each business day.)
State employment changes, February 2010
Nonfarm payroll employment changes, selected States, January 2010 to February 2010, seasonally adjusted
State |
Over-the-month change in employment |
Largest over-the-month decreases |
|
Virginia |
-32,600 |
California |
-20,400 |
Pennsylvania |
-16,000 |
Michigan |
-16,000 |
Maryland |
-13,800 |
Texas |
-13,000 |
Largest over-the-month increases |
|
Florida |
26,300 |
New York |
5,800 |
Alabama |
5,600 |
Wisconsin |
5,200 |
Nevada |
5,100 |
South Carolina |
5,000 |
These data featured in the TED article, State employment changes, February 2010.
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