November 30, 2010

State employment changes, October 2009–October 2010

Percentage change in nonfarm payroll employment, selected States, seasonally adjusted, October 2009–October 2010
State	Percentage change
Largest over-the-year decreases
Nevada	−2.4
New Jersey	−1.0
Montana	−0.9
Rhode Island	−0.8
Missouri	−0.7
Largest over-the-year increases
North Dakota	1.6
Minnesota	1.6
Texas	1.7
New Hampshire	2.6
District of Columbia	2.9

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